Berkeley's Learning Experience Gets Center Of Excellence Award

BERKELEY, NJ — The Learning Experience in Berkeley received the organization's "Center of Excellence" award. The award is given to the top 10 percent of The Learning Experience centers nationwide, branches that score 95 percent or better on annual evaluations.

The Berkeley location was one of 27 The Learning Experience branches in New Jersey receiving the Center of Excellence Award. Other local branches honored were in Manahawkin, Jackson, Tinton Falls, Toms River and Wall.

Each year, centers are evaluated on indoor space quality, care routines, activities, supervision and interaction, curriculum structure, staff etiquette, community involvement, and brand representation. The Learning Experience recognizes the top performers at its national convention.

The Learning Experience has 220 centers nationwide with more than 100 locations in development. The academy for early education serves children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

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