Small Town Hope Inc.
A Nurse Led Rural Health Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
SMALL TOWN HOPE PRESCHOOL
at Hope's Villa Children's Center
How We
Got Here
Small Town Hope Preschool was started in 2015. That makes the 2025-2026 school year our 11th year of educating young children in the Northern Cambria Area! ​Each year, Small Town Hope strives to improve and grow its preschool program to offer the best learning experiences to our enrolled children. Quality lessons and curriculum prepare your preschooler to meet important goals and to ensure development at the right pace. Our preschool program continues to be a wonderful journey and we're so proud of where it has led us.
What We're
Up To Now
We're excited to launch a brand new school year! 2025-2026 will bring more enriching learning opportunities than ever for our little learners! Our teachers will continue to use our evidence-based, kid-friendly Funnydaffer Curriculum to give our students a well rounded learning experience for thier minds, bodies, and hearts. Learning inside and outside in a hands-on, student-led fashion is sure to create even more amazing memories for our preschoolers. Buckle up, it's going to be a great school year! ​
Looking Ahead
to the Future
Our roster for the 2025-2026 school year is full. If you'd like more information please email elizabeth@smalltownhope.org. We'd be more than happy to add you to our waiting list!
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The Ones Who Shape Little Minds
Our Preschool Team is comprised of three credentialed, creative and committed Teachers. They make learning fun while modeling kindness and seizing every opportunity for teachable moments.
​Ms. Beth Paronish
Lead Teacher & Education Director
​Ms. Richelle Yingling
Teacher
​Ms. Kalie Sink
Teaching Assistant
Ms. Jackie Colavo
Nutrition Consultant, Cook
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Supply donations​​
Want to help with supplies for our Preschool class? That's so kind of you! Little donations go a long way for us in our learning journey! Whether it's art supplies or a snack, it's so appreciated for the role it plays in helping our little ones grow and learn. Here are some items we use often:
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Glue Sticks
Construction Paper
Art Supplies
Dry Erase Markers (Non-Toxic)
Washable Markers (Non-Toxic)
Washable Paint (Non-Toxic)
Lysol Wipes
Baby Wipes
Paper Plates
Individually Wrapped Healthy Snacks
Educational Toys
Indoor & Outdoor Toys (Gently used also welcomed)​
Other ways to help
Volunteer
Do you have the desire within you to give to your community? Let us know! There are many ways volunteers can help in our classroom!
*Clearances Required.
Thank
You!
Quality Matters
Certified Through
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STAR 3 CENTER!
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Click EACH image below to learn more about
our multifaceted preschool program!
Scholarships
Want to help a child with their education?
YOu are amazing! ​​
Many families experience unexpected financial strains. Your scholarship will ensure that an exceptional child is able to learn. Simply click the DONATE button - YOU ARE AMAZING, TRULY!!
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PS This is a 100% tax deductible charitable donation and we can send you all the details! ​Questions about giving a scholarship? Please email mandi@smalltownhope.org
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Ask about a Scholarship for your child
Parents and Guardians, financial burdens will not be an obstacle to your little one receiving an early education with us!
Scholarships are Available - PLEASE INQUIRE
814-420-8362 OR hopesvilla@gmail.com
Thank You to our Partner Agencies & Private Donors
who Help Keep our Mission Alive! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU.
Graduates to
Date!
We make learning fun! Children who attend our program will have a multi-faceted learning experience so that they can discover their strengths with positive support and grow into the amazing little humans they are meant to be. Our evidence-based curriculum allows little learners to paint, write their name, build towers, count, grow plants, spend time with a book, take in nature, taste new snacks, write, pretend, sing, and dance! They'll be ready for Kindergarten intellectually, physically and socially.
2025-2026
Enrollments​​
