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MeMe’s Learning Academy opens, providing vibrant areas for kids in Pine Bluff

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Pine Bluff, Arkansas – First Lady Shameka Mack had a strong desire to assist the Pine Bluff community’s youngsters since she is passionate about assisting children. MeMe’s Learning Academy was established at that time.

When we first started in the 2000s, it was merely a home daycare. That was Max Childcare Center. Then, in 2003, we relocated to 801 South Walnut St., but when that location grew too big, we had to move to a second place,” Pastor Mack stated.

At that point, First Lady Shameka Mack and Pastor Mack had a bigger idea.

A vivid red structure has stood empty behind First Trinity Episcopal Church on South Beech Street and West Second Avenue until the Mack family transformed it into something more.

The Mack family demonstrated to the Pine Bluff community on Sunday how God can take something that is empty and turn it into something far greater than we could have ever imagined.

According to Doug Warren, a Senior Warden of First Trinity Episcopal Church, “the Mack family and I started talking about the building some time ago, and they had a great vision, and then effectively they were talking about their vision of this building.”

After what Pastor Mack described as “long, long nights,” they arrived at the major event on Sunday.

The word “love” stands out above the others when it comes to describing Sunday’s grand opening.

Just prior to the ribbon cutting, it became evident that their trek had taken a village.

Along with their parents, kids, and grandkids, Pastor Mack and First Lady Shameka Mack welcomed everyone who helped provide trustworthy childcare to local families.

“Now we have more room than we ever thought possible. Pastor Mack stated, “We are thrilled to be able to bring to this side of town and just to see another building saved here in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.”

For children up to twelve, the building’s more than twenty themed rooms will offer an enjoyable learning environment.

There are countless alternatives, ranging from the building and sweets room for toddlers to the bear room for children as early as six weeks.

“They have many centers set up and will be learning. First Lady Shameka Mack stated, “We have different centers set up for them, so they can visit the writing center, music center, and art center.”

Every child may teach the lesson of love and learning for everyone, even in the dramatic play area where children can be anyone they want to be.

“More households are being reached. We are assisting with the daily care. Shawna Madden, director of MeMe’s Learning Academy, stated, “We’re teaching kids positive learning skills that they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives.”

The hallway’s walls are painted with positive affirmations that the kids can see every day. To spread the idea of strength, the children are taught phrases like “be strong and be positive,” “stay encouraged,” and “excellence.”

“When they walk into this building, we want them to feel the love, feel the comfort that the children will be loved and well taken care of,” the first lady, Shameka Mack, said.

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