Children’s Village Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication

Doylestown Health celebrated a milestone of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health on Saturday, September 30th, when it celebrated the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new Children’s Village early childhood education center.

The program, followed by a formal ribbon-cutting and tours, was the largest event hosted by Doylestown Health, with around 500 families, employees, supporters, legislators and others in attendance. The newly opened center welcomed 220 students “back to school” on October 2, 2023. Of those, roughly half are children of medical staff, nurses and other employees of Doylestown Health. The new Children’s Village is nearly double the size of the previous facility, designed to replicate a “village” setting, with colorful buildings connected together to form one warm, welcoming center for childcare, teaching and learning.

The former Children’s Village facility, which operated on the hospital campus for 35 years, was destroyed by a tornado in August 2020. While no one was seriously injured in the event, Children’s Village was damaged beyond repair. Soon after, Doylestown Health Foundation announced that a rebuild would be a new priority of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health. Support for the project included gifts from generous ONE VISION donors, as well as a $2 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.

Learn more about rebuilding Children’s Village.

Group of officials and community members at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Children's Village Doylestown Health building

Two speakers at a podium during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, one in a magenta jacket gesturing while speaking, the other in a blue blazer applauding

Large crowd seated under a white tent listening to speakers at a ribbon-cutting ceremony

A parent holds a young child while attending an outdoor community event with other families in the background

Children playing with bubbles at an outdoor community event

Group of attendees seated together at an outdoor event, including a child in a red and white checkered sweater

A speaker addresses a large audience seated in a tent at an outdoor event

Large crowd of community members gathered outside Children's Village building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Children playing with bubbles at an outdoor community event with adults and giant building block sculptures

Large crowd seated under a tent watching a ribbon-cutting ceremony on an outdoor stage

Two visitors standing in a modern interior space beneath a large colorful mural

Two visitors standing in a bright classroom with green walls, educational displays, and learning materials

Attendees at a community event sampling food from tables displaying baked goods and fresh apples

Four people and a toddler examining colorful art supplies at a community event table

Two donors posing in front of a children's play facility building

Two donors standing beneath the Schwartz Learning Garden pergola at a ribbon-cutting event

Two donors posing in front of a wooden library structure labeled Goble Library

Led by Jeanne and John Hubbard, Ph.D., Doylestown Health benefactors and honored guests cut the ribbon marking the reopening of the new Children’s Village Early Childhood Learning Center on September 30. From left to right, Doylestown Health (DH) VP and Chief Advancement Officer Laura Wortman, DH President and CEO Jim Brexler, VIA President Helen Hammes, District Director for U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Kyle Melander, Children’s Village Leadership Donors Haley Torrey and Nick Gorsky, Jeanne Hubbard, John Hubbard, Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero, Children’s Village Director Bernadette Rodrigo, Chair of the Boards, Doylestown Hospital and Doylestown Health Foundation, Marianne Chabot, DH VP and Chief Human Resources Officer Barbara Hebel (with grandchildren, who are Children’s Village students), Pennsylvania State Representative Tim Brennan, Pennsylvania State Representative Shelby Labs, and DH Director of Integrated Services, Ernie Werner (with grandchildren, who are Children’s Village students).

Children's Village building exterior with American flag and colorful bollard posts at entrance

A speaker at a podium addresses an audience seated under a tent during an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony

Front row of attendees seated and watching a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Group of officials and attendees at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Children's Village Doylestown Health facility

Group of attendees and children at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Children's Village Doylestown Health building

Children's Village playground with blue and green play structures and donor recognition sign

Bright classroom with welcome bulletin board, student artwork display, wooden tables with black chairs, and storage shelving

Children's kitchen with wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and child-sized dining table with chairs

Infant nursery room with wooden cribs, play mats, and developmental toys arranged around a teal carpet

Bright art studio classroom with two wooden tables, child-sized chairs, colorful walls, and storage shelves

Carved wooden tree sculpture with green foliage in a children's library space

Children's Village lobby with colorful nature mural and green seating area

Two visitors posing together in front of the Children's Village Hubbard Playhouse stage

A man in a dark blazer and light blue shirt stands outside the Children's Village facility with an American flag in the background

Four adults posing in front of Children's Village Doylestown Health building

Four adults sitting together inside a white van, smiling at the camera

Three people seated outdoors at an event, two clearly visible smiling at the camera while holding papers

A speaker in a dark blazer holds up a document with a map while standing at a microphone during a ribbon-cutting event

A speaker at a podium addresses an audience during an indoor event

Group of attendees applauding at an indoor event near large windows

A speaker at a podium with microphone addressing an audience at an event

A speaker in a dark suit and blue tie addresses an audience from a clear podium with microphone

Two men in business attire exchanging a folded American flag at a podium during a ceremonial event

A speaker in a blue blazer addresses an audience from a podium with a microphone

A speaker in a bright blue blazer and purple scarf addresses an audience from a clear acrylic podium with a microphone

A speaker at a podium with microphone during an event

Modern white building with red accents, colorful bollards, and American flag flying from roofline

A speaker at a podium addresses an audience seated under a tent at an outdoor event, with panelists seated behind on stage

Group of attendees seated in front rows at an indoor event, watching a presentation or ceremony

Group of attendees and officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside Children's Village Doylestown Health

Group of attendees and children at a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside Children's Village Doylestown Health building

ABOUT CHILDREN’S VILLAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Children’s Village is a fully licensed early childhood education center accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holding a STAR-4 rating (the highest) in the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Quality Initiative. Serving children from six weeks of age through kindergarten, Children’s Village is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Carefully designed curriculum at Children’s Village employs Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and concentrates on the behavioral, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being and growth of each individual student. It has operated as part of Doylestown Health since 1986.

ABOUT ONE VISION: THE CAMPAIGN FOR DOYLESTOWN HEALTH

Doylestown Health is beginning a bold new chapter as we approach our second century of exceptional healthcare delivery. To honor our centennial, Doylestown Health launched a $100-million comprehensive campaign, ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health, to elevate the patient experience to new heights and unlock our full potential to deliver exceptional care. Philanthropic support of the One Vision Campaign funds transformational renovation and expansion across the Doylestown Hospital and Pine Run campuses and will help chart the course for the next generation of patients, providers, and technology. For more information, visit the DoylestownHealthFoundation.org or call 215-345-2009.

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