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Baden Street Settlement

Alvin Wesley Child Development Center

Director: Kimberly Barnes-Ellis

EPK Teachers: Johanna Correa-McKnight, Shanell Glover

UPK Teachers: Matthias Ellis II,Veronica Layz 

Child standing on exhibit

Curiosity and Growth

At the Baden Street Child Development Center, children spent the summer immersed in activities that encouraged exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each day, students engaged in hands-on learning experiences that introduced new vocabulary and concepts, helping them connect ideas to the world around them. From experimenting with new materials to exploring their environment, children had the opportunity to try new things and build confidence in their abilities. Baden Street is a place where curiosity and growth flourished all summer long.

History

Since its inception in 1901, the Baden Street Settlement has continually and dynamically provided a full range of services to the surrounding neighborhood and greater community. One of its many departments is the Alvin Wesley Child Development Center, which provides services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. During the summer of 2026, the center hosted two UPK and two EРК summerLEAP classrooms.

Children walking in a line
Group of children digging in woodchips looking for items
Child standing on interactive museum exhibit
Children using nets to capture items from small indoor pool