Pre-K Graduates Shine at Green Trees Early Learning Center's
40th Graduation Ceremony!
40th Graduation Ceremony
June 8,2024, Milford, PA – On Friday, June 6th eighteen young children proudly marched down the aisle in caps and gowns at the American Legion in Milford, PA to receive their very first diplomas. The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in their early education journey as well as a significant milestone for Green Trees Early Learning Center – This was the center’s 40th graduating class of preschoolers.
The event featured lively musical performances by the children, special guest speakers, the presentation of diplomas, and a grand finale bubble dance party to celebrate the children’s achievements. More than 100 moms and dads, brothers and sisters, grandmas and grandpas, family members, friends, and special guests joined in the celebration as the young graduates received recognition for their hard work and growth throughout the year at Green Trees.
“We are so proud of our children”, said Nicole Mele, Assistant Director and Pre-K Counts Coordinator at Green Trees Early Learning Center. “These children graduated with flying colors and learned essential life skills in literacy, early math, and social-emotional development on their journey at Green Trees”.
The graduation ceremony marked not only the end of a year of learning and a celebration of the children’s readiness for kindergarten, but also the 40th anniversary of Green Trees Early Learning Center. The Center has been operating since 1985 and is the oldest licensed childcare center of its kind in Pike County. Green Trees has educated more than 3,000 children over the decades in operation.
During welcoming remarks, Director, Susie Lyddon, thanked families, friends, supporters, and community members for their dedication to shaping the lives of children in Pike County by supporting Green Trees Early Learning Center over its 40 years. She noted that it was the community’s kindness, care, contributions, volunteerism, and support that enabled Green Trees to continuously serve young children and working families in Pike County for four decades.
“Green Trees is a vital resource for the families of Pike County and we have all played a part in its success. Our community has stood behind us and supported us every step of the way,” said Susie Lyddon. “We are grateful to each and every community member that has shown such great care and kindness to the families and children of Green Trees. It is because of our extraordinary community that Green Trees will not only survive but thrive for another 40 years. As they say, it takes a village and our village is extraordinary,” she added.
The children performed three beautiful songs and were then presented with their well-deserved diplomas by their
“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting! So get on your way!” Larry O’Leary said, “Next stop kindergarten!,” he added. All the guests then gathered for cake, cookies, juice boxes and a lively bubble dance party to celebrate the 40th graduating class and 40 extraordinary years of educating children and serving working families in Pike County.
Green Trees Early Learning Center is a small, independent non-profit childcare center located in Milford, PA and the oldest licensed center of its kind in Pike County, PA. Green Trees has been operating for 40 years and has educated more than 3,000 children since it opened in 1985. For 40 years, the center has prioritized providing affordable and high-quality childcare for the families in Pike County. Green Trees serves young children from ages 6 weeks through 12 years old and provides care every day from 6:30am to 6pm for 12 months a year. The center is a Keystone Star FOUR center, which means that the center has been awarded the highest designation from the state of Pennsylvania for Early Childhood Education Centers. To learn more about Green Trees Early Learning Center and its proud 40 year history of serving families in Pike County, visit www.GreenTreesELC.com/