What’s Good In South Jersey? Beginners First Academy

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host

Isaiah chats with Erica Slotter and Gia Slotter. Erica is the owner and director of Beginners First Academy. Gia tells about her business, Slotter Slime Cries, that she plans to use the money earned to put towards college. Photo credit: Isaiah Showell.

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Beginners First Academy held a carnival complete with vendors, educational booths, food, music, and activities.

Established in 2009 and first opening their doors in July, 2010, Beginners First Academy serves the educational needs for infants at six weeks through pre-school as well as before and after school programs for school-aged children. They are located in the Weymouth section of Hamilton Township.

The carnival brought together the school and greater community. It’s What’s Good in South Jersey this week.

Watch the video below.


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