SJM_PROFILE_Future_Scholars_0224 - PU_profile 2 / 22 / 24 5 : 06 PM Page 2 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T Future Scholars has nine classrooms , starting as young as six weeks in the infant room , continuing with toddler groups , preschool , pre - K and full - day kindergarten , and going up to 13 - year - olds for before - and afterschool care , with busing provided to and from Hainesport Elementary School . The ATrue FamilyFeel center only closes for a few major holidays and is open from 6 : 30 a.m . to 6 : 30 p.m . , and those extended hours are a godsend for Since2007 , local parents have been trusting Future busy local families . Scholars Early Learning Center to provide enjoyable and The fun continues year - round with birthday parties and summer camps , and educationalcare for their children . by MATT COSENTINO childrenlove the field trips offered during the warmer months to places like the Philadelphia re - K graduation is always a bittersweet bear in caring for these kids and getting their Zoo , the Franklin Institute and Funplex . The day for Jennifer Tenner and the rest of the educational journeys started on the right senior summer camp is for kids 6 - 13 and offers Pstaff at Future Scholars Early Learning foot . That is why they have always strived to 22 field trips plus in - house activities , while the Center . On the one hand , it brings them createa safe environment that feels like home , junior camp is for kids 3 ½ to 5 and includes greatjoy to see their 4 - and 5 - year - old students andthey see everyone at Future Scholars , from four optional field trips and educational in - dressed to the nines in their caps and gowns , theteachers and staff down to the students , as house activities . The toddler camp is reserved overflowingwith confidence as they head off family members . for 3 - year - olds . tokindergarten . On the other , the teachers have “ When children are spending that many Activities may revolve around sports , adifficult time moving on from each class , and hours in someone’s care , the parents want to splash day , magic shows , science experi - can only hope the children will return in the feel like they’re leaving them with someone ments , culinary arts , gardening , painting futurefor afterschool care or summer camps . they can trust and someone they enjoy designs and more . “ We’re always a mess during the cere - spending time with , ” Tenner says . “ So it has It is no wonder that Future Scholars sees mony , ” Tenner says . “ It’s really hard watching been important from the beginning to make multiple generations from the same family them leave and it becomes emotional . ” sureit feels like an extended family and the kids return to take advantage of everything the That kind of dedication may be rare at enjoytheir time here . A lot of them are crying center has to offer . All three of the Tenners ’ chil - otherpreschools or daycares , but it has formed onthe way out rather than the way in , because dren have been part of the community as stu - the foundation at family - owned Future they’renot ready to leave . It shows that they’re dents themselves , and their oldest daughter Scholars since it was established in 2007 . havingfun while they’re here . We try to be cre - Alyssa is now a teacher at the center . Originallyfounded by Tenner’s in - laws , she and ative and offer a more family - oriented expe - “ A lot of people will bring their younger her husband Kris were part of the team from rienceso it doesn’t just feel like dropping them children here after their older children had a the onset and took over ownership almost off at daycare . ” great experience , and they also recommend us seven years ago when his parents retired . Of course , education is also emphasized for their nieces and nephews , ” Tenner says . Choosing the right preschool for your alongwith fun . Future Scholars participates in “ That proves to us that they’re happy with what child is one of the most important decisions a program called Grow New Jersey Kids , we offer and nothing could be a better com - a parent faces , and the Tenners certainly whichaims to raise the quality of early learning pliment . We’re thrilled to keep providing that understandthe awesome responsibility they abovelicensing standards . The center utilizes n family feel . ” the Creative Curriculum , which aligns with the curriculum in the area’s public schools , allowing for a smooth transition . “ Our goal is to challenge the children and Future Scholars allow them to learn through play but still focus on the cognitive skills that they need going Early Learning Center into kindergarten and beyond , ” Tenner says . 1351 Route 38 W . , Building B , Suite 1 , “ It’s really important for them to be able to Hainesport | ( 609 ) 518 - 1333 play and get hands - on social and emotional skills as well . ” FutureScholarsLearning.com SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 20 issue 11 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 33