Country Charm Early Learning
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9 E Butler Dr
Drums, PA 18222 - 570-788-1600
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Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Ages: 1 year - 12 years
- Overview
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About Country Charm Early Learning Center Preschool in Drums, PA
Country Charm Early Learning Center provides educational childcare services in our licensed facility. We provide a specially designed program that enhances the children’s growth and development. The program is a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities that provides both fun and learning, ensuring that children develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We are committed to providing the absolute best early childhood education and childcare while meeting the unique needs of each child.
Our Learning Environment
At Country Charm Early Learning Center, we provide a warm and nurturing environment for the children in our care. With a focus on safety and comfort, our facility is designed to provide the best atmosphere for learning. Our caring staff is committed to helping children develop a lifelong love of learning through age-appropriate activities.
Age-Appropriate Learning
We understand that children learn best when they are engaged in activities suited to their developmental stage. Our curriculum is designed to cater to the unique needs of each age group, from infants to preschoolers. Our programs include a mix of play-based and structured activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Experienced and Caring Staff
Our team of educators is passionate about early childhood education. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the classroom, creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Our low teacher-to-child ratio ensures that each child receives personalized attention and care. We believe in fostering strong relationships with families and work closely with parents to support their child’s growth and development.
Engaging Activities
At Country Charm Early Learning Center, we offer a variety of engaging activities that stimulate curiosity and creativity. Our daily schedule includes arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, storytime, and more. We also incorporate early literacy and math skills into our activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
Community and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and encourage children to learn about different cultures and traditions. Our center promotes positive social interactions and teaches children the importance of kindness, empathy, and cooperation.
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Our Drums Preschool Programs
Our child care center in Drums, PA has a variety of preschool programs, such as:
- Toddler Care – In our toddler program, our caring teachers guide toddlers as they explore the world around them, learning skills like socialization, potty training, and more through play-based learning.
- Preschool – Our experienced teachers offer stimulating educational activities in math, science, computers, language, and social studies in this preschool program.
- Pre-Kindergarten – In our Pre-K program, children experience academic lessons and self-directed activities that encourage critical thinking skills and prepare them for success in their elementary school years.
- School-Age Program – This program offers support for students whose parents are at work, offering a nurturing experience that supports the development of fundamental skills for growth.
- Summer Camp Programs – Children enjoy time with their friends and our energized teachers in our super fun summer camp program, where they get to learn practical skills through many hands-on activities performed indoors and outdoors.
Contact us today to learn more about our exceptional programs in Drums, Pennsylvania! We look forward to welcoming you into our preschool family.
Programs Offered
Our Team

Kayla Stracka
School Director
Kayla Stracka is the School Director for Country Charm Early Learning Center. She received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology from Bloomsburg University in 2015. She worked with children for just about 10 years.
Prior to becoming the School Director, Kayla substituted in local school districts, intermediate units, and taught in other Early Childhood programs. She started at Country Charm Early Learning Center in 2019 as the teacher in the Transitional Kindergarten classroom and then became the Interim Director post Covid. In November of 2023, she joined the Cadence Education family with the acquisition of Country Charm Early Learning Center. Recently she obtained her Director Credential and her Teaching Certification in grades PK-4.
When she is not at Country Charm Early Learning Center, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping, being outdoors, the beach, and music. She likes to see the Phillies winning and enjoys going to their games.

Amanda Smith
Assistant Director
Amanda Smith is the Assistant School Director for Country Charm Early Learning Center. She has been in the Early Childhood field for 27 years! She started working in the field at 18 years old and then left for 5 years to be available for her daughters. She then returned to the field and been back since. She has been with Country Charm Early Learning Center for 20 years! Amanda studied Early Childhood at Northampton Community College. She loves that she can be the foundation for our future leaders! She also loves being able to give children experiences that they may not be ablet to get elsewhere, providing a safe, nurturing, and positive environment.
Amanda likes to go antique shopping, and she enjoys the outdoors, flower gardening in the summer. In her free time, she likes to explore new places and spend time with her family.
She truly loves working in the Early Childhood field and loves to watch the children learn and grow!

Janette Kurtz
Teacher of the Year
Janette Kurtz, known as Ms. Jan, is a teacher in one of our Pre-K Counts classrooms. She has been with Country Charm Early Learning Center since it established which is well over 20 years! She started working in Early Childhood in 1994 and has worked with every age group of children, from 6 weeks to school-age. She loves to meet new families, participate in new experiences with children and simply create, grow, and love them every day.
Ms. Jan likes gardening, baking, visiting new places, and enjoys spending time with her family. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her new little grand-baby and in her garden.
She enjoys teaching children and watching them grow and learn. Every day is a different in child-care and it gives teachers a way to keep children learning something new. She hopes that she has touched a child’s heart in some way!