Scholars in Training Preschool, LLC
Scholars in Training Preschool, 815 Justus Blvd, Olyphant, PA 18447
About
Scholars in Training Preschool, LLC offers learning through play with a theme-based curriculum that includes creative play, science, math, foundational early reading skills, writing, and activities such as tracing, spelling, coloring, and counting. Children participate in songs for the days of the week and months of the year, musical chairs, and a winter program. The daily schedule includes time for physical fitness with morning exercises such as yoga, dance, or Pilates, along with time focused on social development skills and coping techniques.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
Scholars in Training Preschool, LLC utilizes a theme-based curriculum that is aligned to PA Early Learning Standards and has adopted the Frog Street Pre-K 2020 Curriculum, which is arranged into 9 thematic units integrating literacy, math, science, social studies, social-emotional connections, STEAM, technology, assessment, and family engagement. The program uses Conscious Discipline strategies to assist students in building a strong social-emotional foundation for solving conflicts and managing emotions.
The owner and director, Ashley Piwowarski, has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Keystone College and a Master's Degree in Reading Education from Wilkes University, and is a certified Reading Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania. Assistant Director/Lead Teacher Mrs. Kristin Kearney has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. Lead Teacher Mrs. Stephanie Smith has a B.A. in Education and an M.Ed in Curriculum, Instruction & Curricular Design. Assistant Teacher Mrs. Margaret McGee has over 15 years of experience working in a preschool setting, and Assistant Teacher Mrs. Karen Crisafulli has over 20 years of experience working in an early childhood or elementary setting. Assistant Teacher Mrs. Maureen Siniawa has a B.S. in Psychology, Assistant Teacher Mrs. Catherine Sweeney has a B.S. Nursery School Pre-K–4, and Assistant Teacher Ms. Barbara Segall has a B.S. in Elementary Education. The leadership team includes Owner and Director Ashley Piwowarski, Assistant Director/Lead Teacher Mrs. Kristin Kearney, Lead Teacher Mrs. Stephanie Smith, and Assistant Teachers Mrs. Margaret McGee, Mrs. Karen Crisafulli, Mrs. Maureen Siniawa, Mrs. Catherine Sweeney, and Ms. Barbara Segall.
The mission of Scholars in Training Preschool, LLC is to provide high-quality care to children while fostering each child's intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and moral development in an academic-rich environment, to employ educated and caring professionals with ample experience in an early childhood setting, and to partner with families to support a seamless transition between home and school. The program has been described as a great addition to the Scott Township community and as offering before and after care that is a help for working parents.
Parent testimonials describe the program as embedding creative play, science, math, foundational early reading skills, writing, and more into engaging lessons each day, and as an inviting environment where children are encouraged to play, take risks, and be themselves. Parents report that their children recite songs for the days of the week and months of the year, practice songs for the winter program, ask to play musical chairs, and show growth in tracing, spelling, coloring, and counting. Testimonials also state that staff members are willing to work with families, go above and beyond for children, and that the program has exceeded expectations and prepared children for kindergarten.
Last updated July 15, 2026.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
Scholars in Training Preschool, LLC utilizes a theme-based curriculum that is aligned to PA Early Learning Standards and has adopted the Frog Street Pre-K 2020 Curriculum, which is arranged into 9 thematic units integrating literacy, math, science, social studies, social-emotional connections, STEAM, technology, assessment, and family engagement. The program uses Conscious Discipline strategies to assist students in building a strong social-emotional foundation for solving conflicts and managing emotions.
The owner and director, Ashley Piwowarski, has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Keystone College and a Master's Degree in Reading Education from Wilkes University, and is a certified Reading Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania. Assistant Director/Lead Teacher Mrs. Kristin Kearney has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. Lead Teacher Mrs. Stephanie Smith has a B.A. in Education and an M.Ed in Curriculum, Instruction & Curricular Design. Assistant Teacher Mrs. Margaret McGee has over 15 years of experience working in a preschool setting, and Assistant Teacher Mrs. Karen Crisafulli has over 20 years of experience working in an early childhood or elementary setting. Assistant Teacher Mrs. Maureen Siniawa has a B.S. in Psychology, Assistant Teacher Mrs. Catherine Sweeney has a B.S. Nursery School Pre-K–4, and Assistant Teacher Ms. Barbara Segall has a B.S. in Elementary Education. The leadership team includes Owner and Director Ashley Piwowarski, Assistant Director/Lead Teacher Mrs. Kristin Kearney, Lead Teacher Mrs. Stephanie Smith, and Assistant Teachers Mrs. Margaret McGee, Mrs. Karen Crisafulli, Mrs. Maureen Siniawa, Mrs. Catherine Sweeney, and Ms. Barbara Segall.
The mission of Scholars in Training Preschool, LLC is to provide high-quality care to children while fostering each child's intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and moral development in an academic-rich environment, to employ educated and caring professionals with ample experience in an early childhood setting, and to partner with families to support a seamless transition between home and school. The program has been described as a great addition to the Scott Township community and as offering before and after care that is a help for working parents.
Parent testimonials describe the program as embedding creative play, science, math, foundational early reading skills, writing, and more into engaging lessons each day, and as an inviting environment where children are encouraged to play, take risks, and be themselves. Parents report that their children recite songs for the days of the week and months of the year, practice songs for the winter program, ask to play musical chairs, and show growth in tracing, spelling, coloring, and counting. Testimonials also state that staff members are willing to work with families, go above and beyond for children, and that the program has exceeded expectations and prepared children for kindergarten.
Last updated July 15, 2026.
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