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Founded by Atlanta volunteers in 1888, the mission of Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers is to empower families and strengthen communities by providing 1) high quality, affordable child care and  early education, 2) comprehensive support services for families, 3) professional development, and 4) community building partnerships.   Each day, 2500 children and their families are served in 16 neighborhood centers serving 6 metro Atlanta counties.  Sheltering Arms serves working families of all income levels by providing government child care subsidies and income-based scholarships generated by fundraising. Sheltering Arms, a United Way funded agency, has been nationally recognized for its success in preparing children for school success. 

The Walden School ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters independence in a peaceful, respectful culture.

The Neighborhood Academy (TNA) is a faith-based, college preparatory, independent school whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth and preparing them for college and citizenship. Our school is dedicated to developing the minds, bodies, and spirits of our students so that they might become fully productive members of our society. By doing so they will break the cycle of generational poverty that has held them captive and deprived society of the full value of their lives.

The Marylhurst School is an independent, progressive private school founded in 1972. Our K-8 curriculum embraces creativity and self-directed learning in a supportive, hands-on environment. Our school is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the support of our community.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

The Early Learning Institute (teli) helps children to realize their full potential and enriches the lives of children and their families by: providing comprehensive programs and services for children with developmental delays in an inclusive environment; providing individualized developmental and preschool programs and services for children of varying abilities; and collaborating with other community organizations to carry out these missions.