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Children of America Opens Its Ninth New Jersey Location in Cherry Hill West
COA Continues Its South Jersey Expansion, Bringing High-Quality Educational Childcare to Families in Cherry Hill’s Chapel Avenue Corridor
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 2026 – Children of America (COA), a national leader in educational childcare, is proud to announce the grand opening of its ninth New Jersey school in Cherry Hill West, further expanding its footprint in Camden County. This milestone follows the successful opening of COA Cherry Hill East in August 2024 and continues the company’s mission to bring high-quality early childhood education to working families across South Jersey. The Cherry Hill West school, located at 1816 Chapel Ave W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, will serve children ages six weeks to 12 years, offering Infant Care, Toddler Programs, Preschool, Pre- Kindergarten, Before- and After-School Care, and Summer Camp WOW. The facility features developmentally appropriate classrooms and serves up to 50 children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
At the heart of every Children of America school is the Mind & Body Matters curriculum, a research-based approach that nurtures intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development through four signature programs: the STAR Curriculum, the Presidential Fitness Program, the Just Read Program, and the Apple A Day Nutrition Program. Together, these programs are designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond while building the confidence, curiosity, and character they will carry throughout their lives.
Continuing to Grow with South Jersey Families
“Cherry Hill has been a community we have been proud to serve, and opening our second
location here is a natural next step. Childcare is the backbone of every middle-class
community, and our goal has always been to grow alongside the families who trust us.
Cherry Hill West gives us the opportunity to reach more children, serve more families, and
continue building the kind of consistent, high-quality educational environment that COA is
known for.”
said Jim Perretty, Chief Executive Officer of Children of America.
With the opening of Cherry Hill West, COA now operates two schools in Cherry Hill, offering families in Camden County greater access to the high-quality early childhood education programs the brand is known for. The new school features state-of-the-art classrooms, outdoor learning areas, and a team of highly trained educators dedicated to supporting every child’s unique learning journey.
“Every child who walks through our doors deserves a place where they feel safe, seen, and
genuinely excited to learn. That is what we build every time we open a new school, and
Cherry Hill West is no different. We are incredibly proud of the team coming together here
and the families who are already choosing to be part of the COA community.”
added Mr. Perretty.
Children of America Cherry Hill West is now enrolling for all programs. Families interested in enrolling their children or learning more about the new location are encouraged to visit childrenofamerica.com or contact the school directly at 856-356-9700.
About Children of America Educational Childcare
Children of America (COA) is a national leader in educational childcare, providing high-quality early childhood education programs for children ages six weeks through 12 years. Founded in 1997 by Thad Pryor, COA currently operates schools across Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. COA is built on the belief that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow intellectually, social-emotionally, and physically. Its proprietary Mind & Body Matters curriculum, delivered through the STAR Curriculum, Presidential Fitness Program, Just Read Program, and Apple A Day Nutrition Program, supports the whole child at every stage of early childhood development.
