Welcome to Bese Saka Academy!
Holistic Preschool (Ages 3-5)
1048 South 53rd st, Philadelphia, PA 19143
"Nurturing Whole Children into Bright, Bold Leaders"
Bese Saka (BEH-SAY SAH-KAH) is a preschool for children (ages 3 to 5), where all core subjects — including early math, reading, science, and social-emotional learning — are taught through a Whole-Child approach.
Our "Whole-Child" approach centers small-class learning around Movement, Play, Culture, Emotional Connection, and Creativity, ensuring every child receives the focused attention, care, and stimulation they need to thrive.
At Bese Saka, we believe early education is where leadership begins. Just as the kola nut once powered economies, diplomacy, and connection across many countries of Africa, a strong start in the early years builds the knowledge, confidence, and identity that fuel a child’s future power. We’re not just teaching — we’re planting the roots of tomorrow’s thinkers, leaders, and changemakers.
The name Bese Saka means “Sack of Kola Nuts” in Twi — a symbol of value, prosperity, and cultural wealth. Before cocoa, kola nuts were a vital trade good across communities and nations, representing the richness that comes from shared knowledge and purposeful exchange.
Bese Saka Academy follows an educational framework rooted in active learning and deep student engagement, where each child's cultural background and lived experience is honored and woven into the learning process.
[Read more about our framework here]
THINGS WE DO IN A SCHOOL DAY!
Prioritize Emotional Wellness!
Prioritize Movement!
Learn New Skills!
Learn, Create, & Build!
What Subjects Do We Teach? ✏️➕➖📚🔬✏️
Great Question! Our school day starts at 8am and ends at 3:45pm. During the day, your little one is experiencing so much!:
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🔢 Math (Shapes, Numbers, Measuring, Add/Sub)
📖 Reading (Handwriting, Reading, Spelling)
🔬Science (Geography, Nature, Health)
📕Social Studies (History, Culture)
🖱️Computers & Technology (Typing, Coding)
🖌️Art (Painting, Drawing, Crafts, Clay Molding)
🎶 Music ( All types of instruments; piano, drums, shekere)
🌍 Languages: (Swahilil & Spanish)
👕👚 Life skills:(Folding, Tying Knots, Cleaning )
🧠 Fine Motor Development: (Pour, Scoop, Button/Zip, Twist)
😀 Emotional Regulation: (Wind-down, Meditation, Affirmations)
PRICING
Bese Saka Academy is state-licensed & approves these forms of payment:
📚 Child Care Works Subsidy ............................ Rate: $167.35 weekly
📚 Private Pay ................................ Rate: $300 weekly
Note: Students must be enrolled full-time (5-8 hours).
About the Team!
Our Admin Team has over 30+ years of educational and professional experience, making us perfect to educate your child!
Mwilmu Yahala (Mama I)
Lead Educator
Bachelor's in Biology
Master's in BIoinnovation
9 year experience teaching preschool aged-children
Former elementary & middle school building substitute
Mwlimu Waset (Baba Waset)
Director
Bachelor's
Master's
15 years experience in administration
10 years experience in teaching
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