Thorndale Learning Center is a Christian Preschool ministry of Thorndale United Methodist Church. We teach the whole child as they develop social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth. We encourage lifelong learners and thinkers through educational experiences, learning through play and Christian values. Learn more about our preschool staff right here!

Mission

  • Lay a strong foundation for Kindergarten readiness through developmentally appropriate academic curriculum.

  • Build a child’s independence, confidence and self-esteem.

  • Create opportunities for curiosity, creative expressions and playful learning.

  • Foster and care for the whole child.

  • Develop the ability for children to share and express themselves while showing love, compassion and respect for others.

  • Partner with parents and families of all ethnic, racial, religious and cultural backgrounds to cultivate a positive learning environment for all.

Recommendations for Thorndale Learning Center

“Thorndale Learning Center was such a wonderful learning experience for my preschooler! The teachers are wonderful and the entire staff and church community were supportive and caring. The balance of learning and play was perfect and she loved the letters and themes of the week. My daughter loved her time at TLC.”

Karen Cavacini

 

We attended the inaugural year of Thorndale Learning Center (TLC) located at the Thorndale United Methodist Church. We are so incredibly happy we did! Everyone was very welcoming from day one all the way through to the very last day of school. The kids were always so engaged and had so much fun learning all the things needed to ready them for Kindergarten. Pastor Shauna spent a good amount of time with the kids learning about religion, holidays and the like. The staff in the office and the helpers around the church were all so amazing with the kids as well. We highly recommend this new preschool and will miss them all so much!

Becca & Ivan

Meet Our Director

Laura Venezia has over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. After graduating college with a degree in early childhood education, she began her career in North Carolina. After being Kindergarten Teacher and then a Childcare Director for over 5 years, she moved with her husband and two children to Exton, PA. For over 20 years, she has been a Pre-K teacher at a local Christian Preschool, and during her expansive tenure has also served as the Assistant Director. Laura is dedicated to making Thorndale Learning Center a Christian preschool where you can feel like family, and strives to ensure every student is ready academically and emotionally to be successful in all that they achieve. Laura has been married to her husband John for over 30 years. They enjoy spending time with their German Shepard Xena in their home of over 20 years.

COVID - 19 Guidelines

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