The Berks County Intermediate Unit recently celebrated its newest facility, which will provide services to more than 150 local students.
The BCIU on Thursday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its the BCIU Early Learning Center at Centre Avenue.
The center at 2101 Centre Ave. is designed to support early childhood development and strengthen family engagement. It features features seven classrooms, a therapy and mobility room, and an outdoor playground, and will offer early intervention, Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs.
“The opening of the BCIU Learning Center at Centre Avenue represents an exciting new chapter for the children and families we serve,” Dr. Jill Hackman, BCIU executive director, said in a statement about the ceremony. “The facility provides an environment where our youngest learners can grow, learn and thrive. We are grateful to the community partners and supporters who shared our vision and helped make this learning center a reality.”
During the ceremony, BCIU officials thanked the BCIU Education Foundation board for its support of the project.
“The BCIU Learning Center at Centre Avenue reflects our shared commitment to students, families and creating opportunities for every child to learn, grow and succeed,” said Gary McEwen, BCIU board president. “Bringing this vision to life required the dedication and partnership of many individuals and organizations, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed their time, talent and commitment.
“Today, we celebrate what the learning center will make possible for our students and families.”
Foe more information about the new learning center visit berksiu.org.