by thevillage3 | Oct 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
The ribbon is cut, the paint is dry, and a bright new chapter has officially begun! On Friday, September 25, we joined together to celebrate the grand reopening of the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education at PennWest California. From an initial 1,800...
by thevillage3 | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
When we set out to expand and renovate The Rutledge Institute in California, PA, we knew one thing for sure: simply adding extra square footage wasn’t the goal. We wanted to reimagine what an early childhood learning environment could be. Early childhood isn’t...
by thevillage3 | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been receiving more notes from the teacher about your child fidgeting, having trouble sitting still, or struggling to focus lately, you aren’t alone. At The Village, we see it every year: as the flowers start to bloom, the “wiggles” seem to...
by thevillage3 | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you look at our weekly schedule, you’ll see a lot of variety: Sign Language, Swimming, and Theater. To an outsider, it might look like we’re trying to raise a fleet of multilingual, Olympic-swimming Shakespearean actors. But at The Village, our goal isn’t...
by thevillage3 | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
At The Village and The Rutledge Institute, we’ve seen countless times that a child thriving isn’t just “luck”—it’s often the beautiful result of thoughtful preparation. And one of the most powerful tools in that preparation toolkit?...
by thevillage3 | Mar 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
At The Village, we believe in the power of play! One question we often hear from parents is, “Is the playground for free play, or do you have restrictions/rules?” We’re happy to share our approach and how we balance fun with safety and learning. Free...
