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Celebree School,<\/a>\u00a0a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, expands into the Atlanta market with two new locations. The Smyrna school, located at 485 Concord Rd SE, officially opened on September 15. A second location in East Cobb at 1099 Johnson Ferry Road will open by November. Both schools will provide customized programs designed to support the physical, social, emotional, and academic growth of children, while meeting Atlanta\u2019s early education standards.<\/p>\n The new Smyrna school is locally owned and operated by Alexander and Cathie Ernst, who bring a balance of corporate leadership and classroom expertise to their roles. Alexander spent 15 years at The Coca-Cola Company building skills in leadership and strategy, while Cathie has more than 20 years of experience teaching art, Spanish, and French to children. She also worked with underserved students, where she used art-based learning to encourage confidence and creativity, reflecting the couple\u2019s shared belief in the power of education to transform lives. The Ernsts say opening Celebree School is the realization of a longtime goal to give local families a trusted place for their children to learn and grow.<\/p>\n \u201cOpening the doors of our Smyrna school is the fulfillment of a dream we\u2019ve shared for years,\u201d said Alexander Ernst. \u201cCelebree School has allowed us to take our professional strengths and channel them into something that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSince Celebree School of Smyrna opened its doors, you can hear the children laughing in the building, while they are making new friends, exploring the classrooms, learning about each other, enjoying all of our toys, painting self-portraits, and playing soccer. Families have been enrolling their children every week. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see your children,\u201d say proudly\u00a0Cathie and Alex.<\/p>\n In East Cobb, the new school is led by Farwa Khan and her husband, Aloke Devalia. As parents of three children and long-time East Cobb residents, they bring a strong commitment to their local community. Farwa, who previously ran an accredited preschool in Marietta and holds a master\u2019s degree in public administration from Georgia State, is eager to return to early childhood education. Aloke, an MBA graduate from Georgia Tech, draws on two decades of leadership experience at companies including Delta Air Lines and Equifax to support the school\u2019s operations and growth. Together, they are focused on making Celebree School a lasting resource for fellow East Cobb families.<\/p>\n \u201cEducation has always been central to my life\u2019s work,\u201d said Farwa Khan. \u201cAs we prepare to open our doors in November, it\u2019s incredibly meaningful to provide East Cobb families with a place where children can grow with confidence and joy. This school will be both a resource for families and a reflection of the community we care so deeply about.\u201d<\/p>\n Celebree School lives by its promise to Grow People Big and Small\u2122, and was founded on the belief that success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and a connection that extends beyond the classroom to address the needs of the whole child and the whole family. Each Celebree School is a village made up of parents, children, and educators while providing\u00a0curriculum-based care<\/a>\u00a0that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond.<\/p>\n With a\u00a030-plus-year history<\/a>\u00a0of providing superior early childhood education, Celebree School delivers a stable, secure learning environment that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.\u00a0Programs<\/a>\u00a0are available for children six weeks to 12 years old with unique curriculums designed to develop positive social skills and values while allowing children to learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects, and activities. Care is available part time or full time and parents are allowed to drop in and visit at any time.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re proud to welcome Alexander, Cathie, Farwa, and Aloke into our Celebree School family,\u201d said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. \u201cThey bring a deep commitment to children, families, and the community that perfectly reflects our mission to Grow People Big and Small, and we look forward to seeing Smyrna and East Cobb families flourish with the support of our dedicated team and enriching programs.\u201d<\/p>\n Celebree School \u2013 East Cobb will be open Monday \u2013 Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information on Celebree School in East Cobb, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.celebree.com\/east-cobb-ga\/<\/a>\u00a0or call (770) 874-0100.<\/p>\n Celebree School \u2013 Smyrna is open Monday \u2013 Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information on Celebree School in Smyrna, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.celebree.com\/smyrna-ga\/<\/a>\u00a0or call 678-208-4518.<\/p>\n