Berwyn Early Learning Academy to open Aug. 25

A new chapter in early childhood education begins as Berwyn Early Learning Academy officially opens its doors on August 25, 2025, offering high-quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in a nurturing, innovative environment. Part of Berwyn United Methodist Church’s mission to serve community members and directed by Alex Smith, a passionate early childhood leader with...

Tick Tock celebrating 50 years of learning

Still filling large need for pre- and after-school care By Gretchen Parisi, Special to The Times Two very happy youngsters enjoy quality time on the slide at Tick Tock Early Learning Center, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special event, May 31 — the Party In The Preserve — at ChesLen Preserve. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “war on poverty,” the St. Louis...