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A one-stop academic center for the entire family !

Is your child struggling with academics or hates school ? Does your child attend a preschool where it seems that it is more like a babysitting service ? Is your child attending a child care center where the environment is like an overcrowded zoo ? If you answered “ yes ” to any of these questions , you need to contact Solid Foundations Academy !

Solid Foundations Academy is an academic center that has a drop-in child care center , an accredited preschool and an Academic Specialty Center that contains remediation and enrichment services , vision and auditory therapies , Tutor & Go Programming and much more ! Owned by Beth Rupert , former director of the Wexford Academy , Solid Foundations Academy strives to provide quality care to ensure that every child or adult has a sharp mind , strong body and a solid foundation for a successful future !
QUALITY CARE … The drop-in child care center is perfect for children 6 weeks to 10 years old . They offer a flexible schedule for all of your family needs . You can choose from 1 hour to 10 hours of care per day . The before and after school service is a big benefit . You will be impressed by the progressive curriculum where they make sure each child is engaged and having fun !
SHARP MINDS … The unique , academic preschool has programs for children ages 2-5 . The two-year-old program gives little ones a chance to socialize and a taste of what school has to offer . The accredited preschool / prekindergarten program offers two sessions for preschoolers : morning and afternoon , and a flexible schedule giving you the option of choosing 3-5 days per week regardless of age . The curriculum is the right balance between learning through play , physical education and teacher-guided academics . They have a research-proven curriculum that provides the skills that sharpens the mind . “ We ’ re a feeder school into North Allegheny , and our kids are going into kindergarten more than prepared ,” Rupert said . They focus on your child as an individual ; they lesson plan to your child not the class as a whole . The small class sizes and exceptional teacher-student ratio provide the opportunities for that special attention .
STRONG BODIES … A sharp mind is fueled by a strong body . Both programs focus on the students ’ physical well-being . They provide healthy , safe snacks for your child . The gross motor curriculum promotes body awareness , builds strength and coordination . Every child that is enrolled at SFA gets a FREE Kid-Fit membership that includes a discounted family , gym membership and entitles each child to free tennis lessons and access to the state-of-the-art Sportsplex that houses a large indoor gym , tennis courts , track , an outdoor play deck and tons of land to run and explore !
SOLID FOUNDATIONS … The fun doesn ’ t end at preschool / child care ; the extracurricular activities will give your child a taste of what the world has to offer ! SFA partners with reputable businesses that provide enrichment programs on a daily basis . Classes such as Kids Nutrition Kitchen , Little Laura Mozarts , Center Stage Dance Academy , N-Zone Sports and SFA Lunch Bunch & Literary Days will allow your child to experience new things . In the evenings and on weekends , events for the whole family are offered including family movie nights , Steelers and Pens games , Sundaes with Santa , book drives , Mommy and Me classes and more !
SUCCESFUL FUTURE … The Academic Specialty Center has the right program for a student of any age . The reading , writing and math remediation and enrichment services offer an individualized program which targets your child ’ s needs . Since no two students think the same way , the curriculum utilizes hundreds of programs . Other Specialty Services include : SAT / ACT preparation , vision and auditory processing , OT , PT , and speech therapies , ESL supports and school advocacy for 504s and IEPs .
Best of all , while your child is receiving one of our specialized services , you can enjoy all of the amenities that the Sportsplex has to offer !
» For more information on Solid Foundations Academy call 724.799.8038 , visit online at www . SolidFoundationsAcademy . com , or drop in at 119 Neely School Road in Wexford .
Beth Rupert , Owner / Academic Director
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