As a leader in the development of early childhood education, Shady Lane has decades of experience that shines through in everything we do – from daily care and education of young students to professional development programs for educators throughout our region. It is this commitment to children and educators that makes Shady Lane a valuable resource and member of the Pittsburgh community. We provide a safe and stimulating environment that promotes physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children. We never stray from our reputation as one of the region’s most effective, nurturing and fun-loving early learning environments. Making a difference in a child’s life is at the heart of everything we do at Shady Lane. Whether it be an educator taking an extra minute to listen to a child’s words, a longtime educator sharing with a colleague a creative way to reach a struggling child, or an administrator collaborating with other agencies to find different ways to offer much-needed family support or high-quality professional development. Our focus at Shady Lane is on our children and the strong parent/educator partnerships that are the cornerstone of a curriculum that promotes the development of healthy, creative, positive and nurturing individuals. Our developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom, which have been honed for over 45 years, help our children grow as individuals in a play-based environment that encourages learning through hands-on exploration with materials appropriate to each child’s development level.