L to R: Syieda Logan-Owner, Monesha Moore-Teacher, Representative Melissa Cerrato, Senator Maria Collett, Jocelyn Hoffman-Director, Jackie Groetsch, First Up’s ECE advocate

Philadelphia, PA (September 26, 2025) – SMG Clubhouse in Horsham, PA was recognized by Representative Melissa Cerrato and Senator Maria Collett for the early childhood center’s excellent status in the Commonwealth of PA. They have achieved the highest rating level for early education in PA which is entitled Keystone STAR 4. Cerrato and Collett presented the owner and director certificates of achievement. They received excellent support from Jackie Groetsch, the ECE Advocate from First Up, Champions of Early Childhood based in Philadelphia.

“There were moments when we kind of questioned if we were going to be able to do it,” said Jocelyn Hoffman, Director, “but Jackie Groetsch from First Up was so encouraging each time she visited the center, and she really spurred us on.”  SMG Clubhouse owner Syieda Logan added, “I read the weekly advocacy messages from First Up and find them so helpful. Jackie pointed me in the direction to make my voice heard when it comes to the needs for Early Childhood Education.”