SHOP
An EARLY START TO A
BRIGHT FUTURe!
Preschool &
Kindergarten Readiness Programs
preparing ages 3- 5 for kindergarten
and life.
ENROLL TODAY!
*New Families may enroll
throughout the year
Ms. Shonda
Ms. LaShonda Whitaker is best known as Ms. Shonda by her students and families. She
resides in Lancaster, PA with her daughter Wanda, and outside of work loves spending
time with family, fellowshiping, or researching topics of interest. Ms. Shonda’s educational
background is in Psychology, as she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millersville
University, and is currently studying to obtain her Post Baccalaureate in Early Childhood
Education. Her professional work/training has been in early childhood education,
business management, and in the mental health field.
Ms. Whitaker has worked in the early learning and childcare industry for over 17 years, in
various roles. Ms. Shonda has been the Founder/CEO and a teacher of Whitaker Early
Learning Center (previously Whitaker Family Child Care), since December 2013. She is
dedicated to making continuous improvements in her business model, with the goal to
positively impact the lives of the children, families, and community. With that in mind, in
2023 Ms. Shonda transitioned Whitaker Early Learning Center to focusing our direction
on 3 main areas: preparing ages 3- 5-year-old kiddos for kindergarten, parenting
coaching, and by providing professional early learning consultations for providers. Ms.
Shonda’s research and experience has shown her that there is a myriad of benefits to
Online learning for children, parents, and teachers.
Ms. Whitaker’s Educational Philosophy includes providing the child with a safe
environment, holistic academic experience through independent activities, peer
dramatic play and projects, parent support, and inclusive community
engagement. It would be a pleasure for us to help support you on the journey to a more
successful experience as a parent or business leader by preparing your child for
kindergarten, assisting in areas of parenting, or by providing professional early learning
consulting.
Founder/Teacher
shonda@whitakerearlylearningcenter.com
NICE TO MEET YOU!
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HISTORY
OUR GOALS
Our Virtual Preschool Classroom, Kindergarten Readiness Lessions, and additional Early Childhood programs prepare ages
3-5 for kindergarten and life.
ABOUT US:
Care and consideration
of the whole learner’s needs.
To assist in the develop of one’s
emotional, social,
physical, and
intellectual skills
for personal growth,
well being and
academic success.
To provide quality
guidance and
instruction to
learners in a subject, or skill through programs, lesson planning, coaching, training, or courses.
Commitment to being leaders and experts in the early education field, by completing
professional development trainings, classes,
courses and related higher education
studies.
To make it a priority to
build healthy connections, by demonstrating respect, safety, reliability and partnership.
HOliStiC
Learning
Teaching
professional
Development
Community
Whitaker Early
Learning Center
(4 - CORE VALUES)
ECE CONSULTING
DEVELOPMENTAL
EVALUATIONS
OUR SERVICES
info@whitakerearlylearningcenter.com
Child-
Families-
Providers-
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PRESCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE
Our 5- day Preschool program is designed for families that want their child to thrive with a weekly
- academic routine from the comfort and safety of their home.
ADDITIONAL
DETAILS
WHO: Ages 3- 5
WHEN:
Monday- Friday
(Except all National Holidays).
CLASS LENGTH:
30- Minutes
LOCATION:
Zoom
FEES:
$85.00 Registration
TUITION:
$90.00 weekly
CLASSROOM
Our daily learning experiences and activities are through a virtual classroom, is 30 minutes in length, and teaches STEAM based academics with a holistic approach to learning.
WHITAKER EarlY LEARNING CENTER
Since
2013
BENEFITS
AN EARLY START TO A BRIGHT FUTURE!
EXPERIENCED:
- Have been Teaching
for at least 3 years
- Preschool, School Ages or Extracurricular teaching experience
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma &
Bachelor, or Masters in
Education, Special Ed.,
Communication,
Psychology and more!
SKILLS:
- Communication
- Computers/Tech/other
- Preschool training
3- 5 YEARS OLD:
- Building confidence and self esteem
- Maintaining a routine
- Developing skills that will help them be prepared for kindergarten and life
- Provides a head start on technology use and concepts
- Great program for stay at home students or homeschooling
- 30-minute daily class
- Convenient to participate from safety of child’s home
- Great opportunity for parents not familiar with what their child should be academically prepared for
- Provide assessments and developmental goals based on individual
LEARNERS PROGRAMS EDUCATORS
Virtual
PRESCHOOL
Engineering
Mathematics
Health & Wellness
Art Creative Learning
Science
Technology
VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL
CLASSROOM
ACADEMIC
INSTRUCTION
SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
FINE MOTOR
PROBLEM SOLVING
Virtual preschool
CLASsROOm
Skills
If you have the internet and a computer or I-pad device to connect it, then your learner is eligible to be a part of one of our Online Preschool Programs!
Virtual preschool
eligibility
- WHEN- ARE PROGRAMS HELD:
Online Preschool Programs begin January 6,
2025- May 30, 2025. Classes are not held on
National Holidays.
- WHO - Ages 3- 5 YEARS OLD
- WHAT - DO YOU NEED:
Must be turning 3 years old, before
September 1st. *Children that are
slightly older and not starting
Kindergarten on time may participate.
To have access to a desktop, laptop, I-Pad, or tablet. 100% online program, therefore Internet or Wi-Fi Access needed.
Email us:
info@whitakerearlylearningcenter.com
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REACH OUT:
Complete the interest form that is on the GET STARTED PAGE, or email us
COMPLETE Application:
Following being told that your 3- 5 year old
meets pre eligibility, and if placement open
WELCOME:
Prepare for your first day of virtual class!
Expect to receive your starter packet via
postal mail.
PAY REG. & TUITION:
Following approval notification, handbook, and class agreement
Monday-Friday
11:00am (Eastern time) Program
5- STEPS TO Preschool
Virtual
preschool
Enrollment
PROCESS
Email us to enroll! info@whitakerearlylearningcenter.com
MEET US: Complete a virtual meeting.
(Learn if our program is a good fit for child/family)
GET STARTED HERE!
(2025- 26’ School Year)
*Children can start at any time of the school year, if placement is available
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PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE
MORE QUESTIONS!
Via Email is preferred point of contact
FAQs
Families that benefit from our
Virtual Preschool...
Parents seeking a head start in preparing their child for school
Families seeking to save
time and cost on travel
Households of Homeschooling parents, Grandparents or a Nanny
Families not interested or ready to enroll in an in person preschool
Parents concerned about their children with food or environmental allergies
Families seeking to reduce the constant exposure of communicable illnesses
that quickly spread in childcare and in person preschools
Parent:
Shriyanka Jain
We were with Whitaker early learning center for over a year. Ms Shonda and other staff took great care of our kid. He learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed his ProGRAM. I highly recommend this place for your young ones.
Parent:
AaRON GAGNE
Both of our sons spent many formative years LEARNING at Whitaker Early learning center. We love the hands on care and education provided by MS. Lashonda and her staff.
PARENT:
KAREn RIVERA
My son attended Whitaker Early Learning Center for his preschool years, and we were thoroughly pleased with his care and education! Miss Shonda really prepared our spunky little guy for Kindergarten. Miss Shonda is careful, professional, and kind. We always knew our son was in good hands and being well taken care of. I would highly recommend Miss Shonda’s learning center!
What PARENTS ARE
SAYING About Our
Early Learning
Programs?
Kindergarten Readiness Sessions
One-on-One Learning/Tutoring Sessions that are tailored to meet the child where they are at academically. The goal is to provide the child with skills that will prepare them for a successful transition into kindergarten.
Who can participate?
Preschooler Ages 3-5 years old.
How often are the sessions?
Weekly.
How long is each session?
30-minutes.
What is the Monthly Cost?
$135.00
How are sessions held?
Virtually -via zoom.
Your learner will need an I-Pad
or Computer to participate.
Program Description:
Email us (before scheduling) @
DEVELOPMENTAL
EVALUATIONS
Stay
tunned!
- Our 4- session Virtual Parenting Academy Academic Prep Program teaches parents how to work with their child on academic skills, that will prepare them for kindergarten.
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Email us to inquire or sign up! info@whitakerearlylearningcenter.com
PARENTING ACADEMY
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
WHO:
Parent of a 3- 5 year old
WHEN:
1 time (per week)
for 4- weeks
SESSION LENGTH:
30- Minutes
LOCATION:
Zoom
- Our 4- session Virtual Parenting Academy Skills & Strategies teaches parents how to work with their child on life skills, that will prepare them for life and kindergarten.
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Option A:
Academic
Support
Option B:
Skills & Strategies
PROFESSIONAL
TRAININGS
Stay
tunned!
- Email your first requested 1- hour desired discussion topic. Additional Childcare Consulting requested areas of need can be forwarded via email for review of topic. Consulting calls, in-person meeting, or virtual meetings are subject to charges and payment is due upon scheduling. The main purpose of the 1- hr initial meeting is to learn about your need or concern in that particular area. Then following that time you will be provided feedback on if we can take you on as a client, and with that topic area as the first point of consulting work projected to begin. Before officially working with you on the consulting project, we will provide a project proposal to review the lay out plan which will include consulting rate, expected timeline from estimated start to finish, and what is expected to be delivered upon of the work that will be completed for you. You’d then agree, request clarification first, or decide not to utilize our consulting services. We look forward to assisting you with your Business and Professional goals, as your potential Consultant.
Reach out via email with your desired area of Consulting:
- Overview of what a compliant and quality childcare & Early Learning Center is.
- Business Planning
- Center Owner, Staff, or Management Duties and Respsonsibilities
- Application for Certificate of Compliance
- State, Fire, Health, Municipality Licensing
- Inspection Evaluation and/or Preparation
- Expanding, Relocating, or Purchasing a location
- Setting or increasing tuition and rate fees
- Center Health & Safety Procedures
- Indoor Property Physical Space Assessment
- Indoor Toys and Educational Materials
- Outdoor Space Assessment
- Curriculum and Lesson Planning
- Organizing business operations
- Center Staging
Childcare Center & Early Learning Program Consulting Services
1- hour required initial phone, virtual, or in- person meeting to learn your initial project topic that you are requesting to be
considered for professional consultation services.
Email us for your Professional Consulting Services at
info@whitakerearlylearningcenter.com
RESOURCES
Program families, please reach out via email if additional resources
are needed to support your student, or household.
Educational resources will be directly communicated by your child’s teacher.