WILKES-BARRE — A new Building Blocks Learning Center location started in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, with various family-themed activities to celebrate the event.
A party started at 10 a.m. at the new location, 116 S. Main St. At the same time, the Young Run 4 Fun began, allowing families to walk, jog or run a half-mile course on Main Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. marked the official opening of the facility.
The new location will have several functions for the local community. It will take care of infants and pre-kindergarten children, while also providing resources for college students. The latter part is an important focus, given the new location’s nearness to Wilkes University.
Regarding the proximity to Wilkes, a press release mentioned that “the learning center next to a college campus can help motivate more students to choose a career in education. The university students can now gain practical, real-world experience, enhancing their learning and preparing them for future careers. Students observe and intern in real-life classroom settings, adding to their educational training.”
The release also stated that the new location in downtown Wilkes-Barre can be used by Wilkes, including for classes and meetings, and will provide university employees with discounts for child care.
In addition to the new opening on Saturday, Building Blocks has learning center locations scattered across Luzerne County, including others in Wilkes-Barre. Additional Building Blocks facilities are located in Mountain Top, Dallas, Lehman, Plains, Kingston and West Hazleton.
According to its website, Building Blocks is “focused on providing a nurturing, stimulating and educational environment where children can reach their full potential.”
