About Us
The Learning Tree of Wellsboro is a private, non-profit educational children’s center located within the quaint, picturesque town of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. In its history, since the 1970’s, the school originally was established as a church-based children's center, evolving into a Montessori inspired children's center to most recently, a Kindergarten Readiness Program.
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The Learning Tree of Wellsboro strives to be a leading early childhood educational center for ages birth to 4th grade. The center offers after school care and summer options for K-4. Our skilled team teaches, inspires, and provides an environment that encourages our young students to learn and grow individually as well as collaboratively as they move through our structured, well-defined programs to reach their fullest potential.
The general nature of competition in this business, and how the customers seem to choose one provider over another can be measured by customer loyalty and positive word of mouth. Customer loyalty comes from developing a trust between the families and the business. To be successful in the childcare business, one must truly believe in, and always apply, the fundamental meaning of quality care, which simply stated is, one must always provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for the children we are lucky to care for. The trust that a family feels is based upon The Learning Tree of Wellsboro ‘s ability to recognize what it takes to properly care for children. This trust is then built upon by continuously delivering to that family at, or above, the level of expectation that the family expects. The Learning Tree of Wellsboro has carefully selected a staff that has been specially trained in the high art of early childhood. The screening, hiring and training standards for the childcare staff are the highest in the industry. The Learning Tree of Wellsboro is a STAR 4 the highest quality rating in the business.
Please contact us to learn more about the unique opportunities The Learning Tree of Wellsboro has to offer!
Accreditation
The Learning Tree of Wellsboro is a STAR 4 center with the Keystone STARS initiative. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). A QRIS is a continuous quality improvement system approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school- age care and education programs. Keystone STARS is a program of Pennsylvania's Office of the Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
Childcare Works
Child Care Works makes it possible for low-income families to find reliable childcare near their home or work and provides financial assistance to help them afford it. The state and federal governments fund this program, which is managed by the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) office located in your county.
Enhance Family Engagement with
Brightwheel App:
Brightwheel provides tools and strategies that empower educators to strengthen family engagement through real-time communication, shared learning, and meaningful participation. Brightwheel is designed to make families feel truly connected to their child’s early learning experience. By turning everyday updates into meaningful touchpoints, Brightwheel helps families feel involved, informed, and empowered. It’s not just an app—it’s a bridge between home and school.
Here's how it enhances family engagement in meaningful, everyday ways:
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Real-Time Connection to the Classroom
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Daily Updates: Families receive instant notifications about meals, naps, activities, and milestones—so they’re never out of the loop.
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Photos & Videos: Teachers share snapshots of classroom moments, helping parents feel present even when they’re away.
Seamless Communication
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Two-Way Messaging: Parents can chat directly with teachers through the app, ask questions, share feedback, or celebrate achievements.
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Centralized Conversations: All communication is stored in one place, making it easy to stay organized and informed.
Transparent Progress Tracking
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Developmental Insights: Educators log observations and milestones, giving families a clear view of their child’s growth.
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Shared Goals: Parents and teachers can collaborate on learning objectives and support strategies.
Active Participation
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Event Reminders: Families get notified about upcoming activities, holidays, and conferences.
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Volunteer Opportunities: Brightwheel makes it easy for parents to engage with classroom events and contribute to the learning environment.
Peace of Mind
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Check-In Alerts: Parents receive notifications when their child is dropped off or picked up.
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Health & Safety Logs: Updates on wellness checks and safety protocols build trust and confidence.