Published November 12. 2024 12:37PM
Morning and afternoon open house sessions at the Sayre Child Care Center Oct. 17 marked the center’s 125th anniversary as alumni, staff, and current students and their families, celebrated at the Hamilton Avenue facility with proclamations and the renewal of past associations. Pennsylvania State Sen. Lisa Boscola presented a senatorial Proclamation of Congratulations. The center also received a Mayoral Proclamation from Mayor J. William Reynolds. Jan Schwartz, an outreach director with the state Association for the Education of Young Children noted the center’s Star Four designation, the top mark possible in Pennsylvania. She said evaluations are done annually and are based on a variety of criteria. Attendees were able to tour the facility and were provided with refreshments and a raffle to benefit the center.
press photos by Dana GrubbPictured with PA Sen. Lisa Boscola, holding a congratulatory proclamation, are site director Jill Volkert, executive director Tina Siegfried, board treasurer Donna Chuss and boardmember Jody Higgins.
An open house welcome sign tallies the 263 years of staff experience at the Sayre Child Care Center.
Under mom Alexandra’s guidance, two-year-old Giana helps herself to fresh fruit at the celebration.
Site director Jill Volkert holds a proclamation from Mayor J. William Reynolds declaring it ‘Sayre Child Care Center Day’ in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem residents John and Kelly Wehr decide which raffle items they’ll choose to put their tickets on.
Becky Nuno (1984-86), Jace (2014-23), Jemi (current) and Joey Curzi (1982-85) represent two generations who attended the Sayre Child Care Center.