On Friday, January 25th at 11 am the Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce held a ceremonial "ribbon cutting" at the Kiddie Academy located at 25 Route 22 East in Springfield.  On hand were Chamber Co-Chairs Scott Seidel and Mike Scalera, Chamber VP Elliot Merkin and Springfield Police Captain Pat McLaughlin and Lieutenant Jon Rachel.   Mike Scalera noted to the Patriot Times "The Chamber has been doing many ribbon cuttings lately, an indication that more businesses are choosing Springfield in which to operate, a very positive sign for our local economy."   The Chamber Officers were treated to a tour of the facility which is all brand new and state of the art.  Children are already signed up and attending the Academy.

On Saturday morning there was a grand opening party.   There was dancing and refreshments for those that attended.  Aanal Parikh, owner of this Kiddie Academy Location, commented to the Patriot Times:  "Come move with us at Kiddie Academy of Springfield’s Grand Opening Celebration and Dance Party!  Come one, come one! DJ, Balloon artist, Face Painting, Games, Art, food, Prizes and lots of Fun!  Enrollments now open for Infants through Kindergarten. Take advantage of our Grand Opening Special offer.  They can be reached at 973-315-3177.

Ribbon Cutting (l to r)

Jeff Pleis, Kiddie Academy Corporate, Nancy Kovacs, Center Director, Aanal Parikh, Owner, Mike Scalera, Chamber Co-Chair, Springfield Police Captain Pat McLaughlin and Lieutenant Jon Rachel, Chamber Co-Chair Scott Seidel and Chamber VP Elliot Merkin.