Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center
Over 40 Years of Exceptional Service
A PA Keystone STAR 4 Center
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Who We Are
What We’re All About
With over 40 years of service to Delaware County, Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center remains a top choice for families seeking an early childhood learning experience.
We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that invites children to grow, discover, and learn through a variety of age and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Our philosophy is to encourage the whole child to develop in a positive, Christian atmosphere of warmth and caring. We aim to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs that are unique to each child.
Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center is an equal opportunity care provider and will serve all individuals
who are eligible for our programs in a non-discriminatory
manner without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
We strive to achieve our early childhood education goals through a partnership with the child, their family, the staff, the school, and the community.
Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center Team
Dedicated. Caring. Well-Rounded.
Sharon Gibson
DIrector
Experience: 30+ years in Early Childhood Education
Education: Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Neumann University
-Director's Credential
-15 years as Assistant Director
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Cook and go to the beach, and everything Disney!
Favorite Quote: " Remember you are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. Smarter than you think. And loved more than you know." -Christopher Robin
Alyse LoCastro
Assistant Director
Experience: 5 years in Early Childhood Education; 5 years in Elementary Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Elementary Education PreK-4 Minor: Reading
Director's Credential
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Go to the beach, cook, read, decorate, spend time with family and friends
Favorite Quote: "People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway...If you are kind, people may accuse you selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway... In the final analysis, is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway." -Mother Teresa
Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center Team
Dedicated. Caring. Well-Rounded.
Rikki Miller
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Experience: 14 years in Early Childhood Education
Education: Associates in Education; currently pursuing Bachelor's in Education
*Nanny for 5 years
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Spend time with my family and friends, vacation to Disney World, and then plan my next Disney World vacation."
Favorite Quote: "First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare." -Walt Disney
Lynne Bigas
Assistant PreK Teacher
Experience: 32+ years in Early Childhood Education
Education: 29 years running and operating an in-home daycare
5 years in PreK; ASL instructor
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time: Movies and play with grandkids
Favorite Quote: "If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn."
Jen Carilla
Assistant PreK Teacher
Experience: 10 years in Early Childhood Education
Education: CDA (Child Development Associates) and 9 years experience
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time: Work-out
Spend time with friends and family
Favorite Quote: "Never a failure. Always a lesson."
Rasheeda Swiggett
Assistant PreK Teacher
Experience: 10+ years in Early Childhood Education
Education: CDA (Child Development Associates) and 10 years experience
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time: Travel
Favorite Quote: " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Jenna Cirillo
PreK Assistant Teacher
Experience: Babysitting/Nanny for 6+ years
Work in Early Childhood Education 1+ year
Education: Currently attends West Chester University Majoring in Finance and Economics
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
-Hang out with friends
-Go out to eat
-Go to the beach
-Spend time with family
Favorite Quote:
"The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are." Anonymous
Garland Focht
Preschool Teacher
Experience: 18 years in Early Childhood Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Camping
Favorite Quote: " To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lisa DelVecchio
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Experience: 30+ years in Early Childhood Education
Education: High School Diploma and CDA Certificate
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Go to the beach!
Favorite Quote: "Don't tell me what you can't do, show me what you can." -Lisa DelVecchio
Jeanne McClenaghan
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Experience: Mother to 7 kids for 27 years :)
Education: CDA and High School Diploma
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time: Go for walks, cook, and bake
Favorite Quote: ":You cannot always get what you want."
Dairecka Kazunas
Toddler Teacher
Experience: 8+ years in Early Childhood Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Elementary (PreK-4th) and Special Education (PreK-8th)
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Read, color, spend time with family and friends
Favorite Quote: If you can dream it. You can do it." -Walt Disney
Stephanie Damon
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Experience: 1 year in Early Childhood Education and raised 5 children and 7 grandchildren
Education: High school education
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
I love spending time with family, gardening, and walking the trail
Favorite Quote: "Behave and do the right thing." -Stephanie Damon
Vicky Duckworth
Toddler Assistant Teacher
Experience: 3 years in educational settings with children and adults with varying intellectual abilities
Education: Associates in Education and Bachelor's in Art Education (PreK-12th) from Temple University
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time: art, animation, video games, hanging with my fraternal twin, family, and friends.
Favorite Quote: "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." -Bob Ross
Lori Clements
Office Assistant
Experience: 17+ years in Early Childhood Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
Favorite Things to do in Spare Time:
Read, swim, walk, and play with my grandkids
Favorite Quote: "I don't do snakes!" -Lori Clements
Offerings & Resources
Classrooms
Toddler Class (2-3 years old)
Preschool Class (3-4 years old)
Pre-Kindergarten (4-5 years old)
We start enrollment for children who are 2 years old on or by September 1st.
If interested in seeing our center and getting on our wait list, please contact us and set up a tour today! We look forward to meeting you!
Resources
Additional Resources
Current Tuition Rates 2023-2024
*Rates are Subject to Change*
Full Time
Full Time (5 Days) $248/week
4-Full Days $200/week
3-Full Days $162/week
Half Day Rates (Pick-Up by 12:30)
5 Mornings $182/week
4 Mornings $152/week
3 Mornings $138/week
We now offer credit card and auto-pay options through our in-house programming system! (*Some fees do apply)
SmartCare *Sign-in to pay here!*
Our Testimonials
See What They’re Saying
" All of the teachers are amazing and do an awesome job with the kids. Because I know they love the kids, it makes it easier (less guilty) to go to work every day. I know my child is in exceptional hands."
Aston Pres. Parent
" Wonderful group of teachers! I feel completely confident leaving my child in their care. We couldn't be happier with Aston Pres.!"
Aston Pres. Parent
"We love Aston Pres. and think the staff is doing an amazing job!"
Aston Pres. Parent
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm
Weeks Closed:
-Christmas
-Easter
- Last 2 weeks in August
Snow Days/Closings: In the event of a closing due to weather or other things, please wait to hear from the center on Call `Em All, Facebook, e-mails, Remind, and 6ABC.
Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center Mission
We make it personal!
The mission of Aston Presbyterian Church Learning Center is to provide an affordable early childhood education and care experience in a strong, spiritual environment. We seek ways to attract and attain qualified teachers. We are committed to improving our curriculum based on the latest research in early childhood development, personalize and accommodate our instructional practices, and will be an advocate for early childhood education reform.
