Kindergarten Announces Campus Expansion to Meet Growing Community Demand
PASADENA—The Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Preschool and Kindergarten announced the acquisition of the adjacent property to support its continued growth and unwavering commitment to serving the needs of the community. The expansion will provide dedicated administrative space, allowing the school to repurpose existing facilities for additional classroom use – a critical step in accommodating the school’s growing waitlist.
“This new property is not just about space,” said Dr. Garine Joukadarian, Director of Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Preschool and Kindergarten. “It’s an investment in our future—a future where more of our children can grow in a nurturing environment that prepares them academically, socially, and emotionally. It is an investment in early childhood education that is rooted in Armenian language, culture, and heritage.”
“Our vision has always been to foster a generation of confident, compassionate, and culturally grounded leaders,” said Saro Shirinian, Chair of the Levon and Hasmig Tavlian School Board. “The expansion is a direct response to families who are eager to enroll their children in a program that promotes academic excellence and nurtures cultural pride. We invite the community to join us in shaping the next chapter of our school.”
Under the auspices of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America – and through the initiative and dedication of the Tavlian School Board, local community members, and benefactors – the property directly adjacent to the school was officially acquired on July 1. The significant milestone is the result of years of collaboration with the Western Prelacy Executive Council and the Board of Regents of the Prelacy Schools.
Western Prelate Archbishop Kegham Khacherian praised the school’s leadership and progress: “Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Preschool and Kindergarten is not only expanding physically but spiritually and intellectually—carrying forward the sacred mission of preserving Armenian culture through education. It is a beacon of our faith, language, and heritage for generations to
Since opening its doors in 1992 with just four students, Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Preschool and Kindergarten has flourished and grown into one of the region’s most respected early childhood education programs. Over the past three decades, the school has served thousands of young students, offering a full-day, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 2 to 5.
