Savannah will welcome a new option for progressive and unique early childhood learning in January of 2009. BEST Academy is an exciting, new endeavor that will offer young children and families of Savannah a fresh choice in early childhood education. The philosophy and motto for Best Academy is Better Education Starts Today.N

ancy Isaacson, a longtime resident of Savannah, has leased the educational building of True Light Bible Institute for the purpose of opening this unique early learning center in Midtown Savannah. Nancy is quick to point out that "The church and congregation have been very supportive of our project, even though Best Academy will be a totally secular and diverse school. Every child should have the opportunity for quality education and our goal is to be affordable and welcoming to all."

The first step was to build a clean, safe, invigorating facility with room to grow. The facility has been totally remodeled so that it will be bright and inviting for the students. BEST Academy will include a twelve thousand square foot playground that will offer students exercise, interaction and fun! They believe in a complete education of the body, mind and character.

BEST's curriculum is based on a program called ScienceStart. Science is exciting for young children because they are naturally interested in the every day world around them. From this base, language, vocabulary, reasoning, math and curiosity are all integrated into the daily lesson plans. The daily program also includes dance, yoga, dramatic play, arts, and music.

"We understand that what we offer to our students and the community will be taught and implemented by our staff. We are fortunate to have found and hired Keara Reilly as the director of BEST Academy," Mrs. Isaacson said. Keara shares the committment and philosopy for the children of BEST Academy, and Savannah as a whole. Keara has a degree in early childhood education and is young and passionate about providing the best education and the best developmental environment for early learning.

Nancy and Keara invite you to arrange a visit to the school. You may contact them at best.academy1@gmail.com.