The new Celebree School on Johnson Ferry Road brings a Community- Focused Approach to Early Learning to the heart of East Cobb.
For East Cobb residents Farwa Khan and Aloke Devalia, opening a Celebree School franchise was about more than launching a new childcare center. It was an opportunity to create a supportive environment where children are nurtured academically, emotionally, and socially during their earliest and most formative years.
Located at 1099 Johnson Ferry Road, the Celebree School of East Cobb opened its doors in December and now serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k aged children. As longtime members of the East Cobb community, Farwa and Aloke were drawn to Celebree’s whole-child philosophy and its emphasis on building strong developmental foundations that extend beyond the classroom.
Farwa brings extensive experience in early childhood education, having previously operated an accredited preschool in Marietta. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from Georgia State University and has spent years creating structured, nurturing learning environments for young children. Aloke complements that background with more than two decades of leadership experience in corporate roles at companies such as Delta Air Lines and Equifax. He earned his MBA from Georgia Tech and brings a strong operational and organizational perspective to the school.
Together, they envisioned a school that supports not only children, but also families and educators, with a focus on consistency, long-term growth, and community connection. That vision is reinforced by the leadership of Director Beth Anderson, who brings more than 21 years of experience in early childhood education to the school.
Anderson has built her career around partnering closely with families and creating play-based, nurturing learning environments that support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth. Building strong relationships with families is central to her approach, rooted in the belief that children thrive when educators and parents work together. Beth holds a bachelor’s degree from Kennesaw State University and previously worked as a teaching artist, training public school teachers to integrate the arts into everyday learning. She has also served on the GCCA Board of Directors as an ally to the childcare industry, and been a Wolf Trap educator – experiences that continue to influence her creative and relationship-driven leadership style.
A defining element of Celebree School’s educational approach is Conscious Discipline, a social-emotional learning framework that helps children develop self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Rather than focusing solely on academic benchmarks, the framework supports emotional awareness and positive behavior. “Conscious Discipline is more than a program; it is a philosophy that guides every classroom decision,” said Khan.
This philosophy is reinforced through Celebree’s Promise to Grow People Big and SmallTM, which reflects a commitment to nurturing both students and staff. Educators are encouraged to pursue professional development and long-term career growth, creating stability and consistency for children and families. The school’s bright classrooms, abundant natural light, and fully turfed outdoor playground further support exploration, physical activity, and engagement.
For Khan, Devalia, and Anderson, the goal is to create a trusted space where children feel confident, families feel supported, and the East Cobb community continues to grow stronger together.
The Celebree School of East Cobb is open, and actively enrolling families at 1099 Johnson Ferry Road.
