About

About the Owner:

Jeannine and Joe Sokolofski opened First Impressions Child Care Center in July of 2001. Since then, they have been committed to providing quality and affordable licensed child care to the East Penn community.

About Jeannine

Jeannine holds a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University with a dual major in both Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She taught Kindergarten prior to opening, and also for several years at First Impressions. She has a director’s diploma and is the on-site owner-director. Jeannine is pursuing her Master’s Degree from Cedar Crest College to enhance her teaching skills.

About Joe

Joe is a full time police officer. Additionally, he handles the general maintenance and cleaning of the child care center during nights and weekends. Besides these duties, he also drives the school bus on distant field trips during the summer. In addition, the Sokolofski’s children attend First Impressions Child Care Center.

About First Impressions:

First Impressions Child Care Center provides safe, affordable child care with an environment rich in curriculum, activity and fun. First Impressions has a stellar reputation within the community and the school district. The staff dedicates themselves to the physical, mental and emotional well-being and development of the children. Our certified child care team understands the importance of quality child care with an exceptional education curriculum.

Licensed Day Care

First Impressions is licensed by both the Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, featuring full time Kindergarten. We provide lunch and snacks to our full time students. First Impressions also participates in several financial programs including CIS and Child Care Works/Subsidy Participation. This helps to ensure all students in the local community have an opportunity for a quality early education. We provide the essential learning blocks every child needs in early childhood education services. As a result, our child care center is exceptionally beneficial to both the parents and children as

Keystone Star 4 Rated Day Care

First Impressions is proud to have been awarded a Keystone Star 4 rating. Additionally, First Impressions is in the process of applying for Star 4. As part of the Keystone Stars Program, children are exposed to an established curriculum of learning, exploring and enhancement of their social development. Keystone Star child care centers are continually evaluated to ensure that they are providing the best that child care.

Providing the best in childcare to the Lehigh Valley for more than a decade. We offer our services to children living in Coopersburg, Northampton, and Allentown PA.