Our Mission

Non-Discrimination

The Children's Garden accepts all children age six weeks through the completion of fifth grade, regardless of race, color, sex, creed, religion, and national or ethnic origin. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). Disabilities, as defined by the A.D.A., are any physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities (eating, sleeping and learning).

License and Certification

The Children's Garden is licensed to operate our child care program by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW). A certificate of compliance is issued to us annually by the Department of Public Welfare and is posted in the main hallway. 

Our Kindergarten program is certified to operate by the State Department of Education between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Religious Orientation

The Children’s Garden is a ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA). Rooted in the Lutheran tradition of grace, love, and welcome, we nurture children through weekly chapel, table prayers, and daily practices of kindness and care. We use expansive and inclusive language for God, reflecting the fullness of God’s love beyond any one image or expression. We honor and respect families of all faiths, backgrounds, and experiences, and we strive to create a community where every child and family feels safe, valued, and deeply loved.

All families are warmly invited to participate in the life of our congregation, including weekly worship at St. John’s Lutheran Church- Saturdays (6pm) and Sundays (9am) with a weekly Sunday School at 10:15am.