To say that there is a lot happening at the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God campus would be a massive understatement. This "order of women religious" is composed of very busy women, as their sprawling grounds host The Franciscan Spirit and Life Center, the Franciscan Child Day Care Center, three hermitages and the Franciscan Townhomes, to name just a few things. The campus is technically divided into two main locations just feet from each other: 3603 McRoberts Rd. and 1401 Hamilton Road, both on the edge of the Borough of Whitehall. Also on the grounds are the Mary Immaculate Chapel, numerous study rooms, a gymnasium, living quarters for the sisters and the Episcopal Vicar-Region Two office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Early Learning Institute also rents space on campus. Mass is offered every day, but interested goers should contact the organization ahead of schedule to ensure Mass times. Prior contact with the organization for all schedules is encouraged. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of the organization, which makes its U.S. home at this location.
Beulah Presbyterian Church offers regularly scheduled worship services with additional youth, adult and music ministries. Special meetings are open to participation, and they include women's circles, singles' support groups, a serenity group and men's prayer breakfasts.
Since 1996, this branch of Tender Care Learning Centers has been providing day care and preschool services for the Whitehall area. It prides itself on offering an encouraging and safe environment for kids to grow and learn. It accepts children as young as 6 months old and up to 10 years old and offers education tracks for children of any development level. The staff is extremely friendly, welcoming and qualified. Tender Care is fully NAEYC accredited.
At the Seton Center, personal development is the focus. From child care to senior services and performing arts classes, the Seton Center serves the community and is a place where social relationships are built with qualities like trust and respect.
Located on Baldwick Road in the Noble Manor Shopping Center, the Early Learning Institute has been educated children in the area for 50 years. The school begins with infants and works until the child is school-aged. Specialties include early child development and early intervention in regards to learning disabilities. Please call for appointments.
ABC's for Children is located in the Covenant Community Presbyterian Church on Greentree Road. It has programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Day care is offered, as well as before and after school programs for older children. It is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Certified by the Department of Education.
Ward Home educates at-risk young adults in practical life skills so they can live independently as effective, contributing members of the community. The Home operates three living facilities, for teen girls, teen boys and teen parents, and it offers a variety of programs.
