The BelievingChildrenAcademy
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Take a Closer Look
Meet Our Team
At The Believing Children Academy, we are honored to have a team of compassionate, skilled educators who truly love what they do. Each staff member brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education and undergoes continuous training to stay current, confident, and connected to best practices.
Their dedication helps create a caring, enriching environment where every child can thrive—academically, socially, and spiritually.
Latifah Shields
Founder of TBC
By the grace of Allah I started TBC 16 years ago. Prior to forming my own facility, I was a Kindergarden teacher at Masjid Nabawiyyah in Germantown for 2 years. During the transition from Germantown Masjid to starting my own business I attended classes in child development, behavioral health, and early chldhood development. As of today I am certified in CPR, fire and safety training, Serv Safe, Food and Health, Keystone stars, child abuse, personal development, professional development for mixed age children, and a host of other trainings and certifications in child care. Alhamdulillah I have been servicing our community for over 9 years and very familiar with the children and parents, which makes our facility a warm place.
Belinda Seme
Co Director
I am a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. I have a degree in Psychological and Social Sciences with a Minor in Human Development and Family Services, and a certification in Youth and Family Services. Since graduating, I have continued taking further classes with Penn state and Keystone Stars to continue to gain knowledge on the differences between every child and how to help them to develop. I am CPR certified.
I entered this field while still in high school because of a passion to help kids. 7 years later and I still have that same passion and thats why I am still in this field and why I still take classes to make myself as best equipped as possible to work with kids.
A Host of other Professionals and Staff Members
Come and meet the Staff:Infant and Young Toddlers TeachersPre-K and Kindergarten TeachersFirst - Fifth Grade Teachers
OUR STAFF
our team is the heart of what we do. We are a fully licensed and certified child care provider, proudly recognized as a Keystone STARS Level 4 facility—the highest quality rating in Pennsylvania’s early learning system.
Our staff members are trained professionals, certified in CPR, child development, and programs such as Head Start, with deep experience in building strong educational foundations and supporting the family structure.
We are committed to continuous learning and growth—so every child in our care receives the highest level of safety, nurturing, and educational support, rooted in both excellence and Islamic values.