Convenient

Small World Early Learning and Development Centers are conveniently located in the Roosevelt Building across from Heinz Hall and in Convention Towers across from The Convention Center.

A downtown child care center gives you more opportunities to be involved with your child's development.

For example:

• Travel time becomes adventure time, adding to the quality of time you can spend with your child.
  
• You can visit your child throughout the day and attend planned special activities.
  
• You can take your child out to lunch as a special treat.
  
• If your child becomes ill during the day, you are only minutes away from where you are needed.
  

Programs

Small World is committed to a unique quality of caring and education.

Our programs expand and grow to coincide with the development of your child and your child's inquisitive demands. Our staff concentrates on helping your child develop socially, intellectually, and emotionally in a learning atmosphere that utilizes personal interaction, educational materials, and equipment.

Small World does not produce copies; rather, we aid in creating originals by helping children reach their full potential.

Infant

• Loving and consistent care givers
  
• Warm atmosphere that nurtures your child's sensory development
  
• A daily log to keep you informed of your child's day

Toddler

• Develops your child's socialization and cooperative play skills
  
• Encourages and supports your child's natural curiosity through exploration and learning
  
• Develops your child's language and thinking skills through books, songs, and games

Preschool

• Develops your child's listening, prereading, and prewriting skills
  
• Stimulates your child's creativity and self-expression through art, music, and other media
  
• Encourages the use of language to express ideas, feelings, and needs

Nursery School (September to June)

• Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds
  
• Small group instruction to promote individual development
  
• Application and reinforcement of a structured curriculum taught by Pennsylvania Department of Education certified teachers.

Summer Camp (June to August)

• Staffed by mature experienced counselors.
  
• Offers fun-filled experiences including Science in the city, swimming, special field trips, and a reading club.

Mildly Ill Child Care

• Enables us to care for your child at times when you cannot miss work or school
  
• Based on guidelines of the American Red Cross and the American Academy of Pediatrics
  
• Staff training provided by the American Red Cross

Special Activities

• Computers
  
• Field Trips
  
• Special Guest Presenters