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About Learning Tree Academy Preschool in Middletown, DE
Learning Tree Academy (LTA) serves children from the age of 6 weeks to 12 years old. Children are provided with engaging activities which offer a variety of hands-on experiences geared toward meeting diverse learning styles of each individual. The teachers strive to provide each child with age appropriate exploration and student led activities. In addition, LTA uses a positive role model approach in a creative environment.
Parents are of primary importance in their children’s development and at LTA we are partners in their children’s lives. There are many different ways that LTA encourages family involvement throughout your child’s educational journey. This environment provides children and families a safe, secure, and inviting place to participate in meaningful interactions with their peers and teachers.
Our Programs
Learning Tree Academy offers several programs for families seeking quality education and care for their children. With a range from infant daycare to elementary school age programs, there are different approaches within each classroom.
- Infants and Toddlers – Your child will experience a variety of activities throughout the day including singing, reading books, sensory exploration, sign language, and expanding upon their vocabulary. Some of the goals the teachers are working on through daily activities include: identifying basic colors and shapes, identifying everyday objects with picture cues, increasing vocabulary, improving self-help skills like using utensils, sippy cups, etc., and social skills like sharing.
- Preschool – Your children will experience activities that are hands-on and allow them to develop at their own pace. The different developmentally appropriate activities introduce them to many subject areas including math, science, social studies, health and safety, and language literacy.
- Pre-K – our Pre-K program is a full day program in which the teachers utilize the curriculum to implement developmentally appropriate activities that are geared toward kindergarten readiness. The children will progress in areas of positive social skills, following directions, taking initiative in decision making skills, and creating a strong foundation in language and literacy, math, science, and social studies concepts.
- Before and After Care – The school age program provides the children the opportunity to socialize, participate in center activities, and prepare for departure to school in the morning. In the afternoon, the children return from school and will be given time to work on homework with assistance from the teachers, enjoy outside time, and interact with their peers within a variety of activities. We provide transportation to and from several of the local schools in the Appoquinimink School District.
- Summer Camp – During the summer, we provide educational and entertaining activities to give children an opportunity to have fun while they continue learning.
We would love to show you our school. Contact us today to set up a visit and let us show you why our school is so much more than daycare!!!
Programs Offered
Our Team
Lizzie Marks
School Director
Lizzie Marks has wanted to work with children ever since she was young, and began her career with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Child Education in 2016. For the last decade, she has enjoyed being an integral part of the growth and development that children need to be excellent citizens. Her passion to be a part of that foundation and to partner closely with families is part of the many reasons we are excited to have her as School Director at Learning Tree Academy, Middletown!
Outside of school, Lizzie loves to spend time with her family, including her husband and her two children. She also enjoys crocheting and playing games, whether video, board, or TTRPGs. She is looking forward to meeting everyone at Middletown and sharing the love and care of her family.
Jackline Deckard
Assistant Director
I was born and raised in Southern California and had the opportunity to move to Delaware in 2010. Early childhood has been a passion of mine since I was a teenager and was the neighborhood babysitter. I have been teaching for 30 years and currently am working as the Co-Director. Building relationships is the most important aspect of my job, this forms bonds and security. I also LOVE seeing the excitement in children when they meet their milestones! Children warm my heart and make me smile! In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors whether it be taking walks with my partner and furry children Lucy and Roger or with my toes in the sand at the beach. I also love baking goodies and sharing with family, friends, and co-workers. I take pride in my position as co-director and will do all that I can to meet the needs of children, families, and staff by making this a fun-filled place as nurturing as home.
Kathleen Mercado
Teacher of the Year
Kathleen Mercado began her career in early childhood education as an Intern in 2012, making her way up to Lead Teacher after working with several age groups over the years. She has worked with all children from infants to 12 years, and has loved seeing all of them learn and grow. Her vast experience and passion for children of all ages makes her a valuable member of the Learning Tree Academy team, and we are so proud to have her as our Teacher of the Year!
Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, whether it is watching movies, having game nights, or just spending time outdoors.
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Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life
Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family.
FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
