Welcome to Ready Roos Early Learning Academy!

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Ready Roos Early Learning Academy was founded by owner-operators Marsha and Steven Karanikos.

 

Marsha is a proud Pittsburgh local, raised in the South Hills as one of ten children—eight sisters and one brother—ensuring her childhood was never short on excitement. Though a PA-qualified educator, she couldn’t resist the chance to travel to Australia in the early 1990s. It was there she met Steven, and soon after, marriage and family followed. Together they raised five children and, beginning in 2005, built and operated two learning centers in Melbourne. In 2013, Marsha returned to the U.S. while the rest of the family emigrated, and just two years later she and Steven opened two new learning centers: one in Wexford (2015) and another in Cranberry Township (2018). 

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Steven is an Information Technology consultant with more than 38 years of experience supporting clients across industries including education, finance, logistics, telecommunications, and more. Beyond his IT career, he is an avid sports photographer, with a portfolio that highlights his work with both professional and collegiate teams in the USA and Australia. At the center, Steven oversees IT administration, infrastructure, and back-office operations—making sure everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes.

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As demand grew, their services expanded to include tutoring in English, helping students with school assignments alongside mathematics support. After eight years serving families in Melbourne, Australia, the family relocated to Wexford, PA, in 2013.

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In 2015, they opened MathZone – Wexford on Perry Highway, followed soon after by MathZone – Cranberry Twp. Their tutoring model continued to focus on mathematics while also evolving to provide opportunities in English.

 

Over time, programs such as early reading, reading comprehension, writing, and standardized test preparation were introduced for students in grades 1 and 2. To complete their curriculum, they added a school readiness program for preschoolers ages 3–5.

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For the past five years, this program has helped young learners build strong foundations and prepare with confidence for the next stage of their educational journey.

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In early 2023, they built on the success of their school readiness program by transforming MathZone – Cranberry Twp into a dedicated learning academy designed to prepare young children for preschool and beyond.

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Unlike franchised childcare centers—where policies, pay scales, and benefits can vary widely from one owner to the next—our center is independently owned and operated as one unified program.

 

This means our philosophy, quality standards, and staffing practices remain consistent in every classroom, every day. Decisions aren’t dictated by corporate guidelines or multiple owners; they’re made locally by people who know our families, our staff, and our community.

 

Their hands-on approach means Marsha & Steven can invest directly in their team, create stable and nurturing classrooms, and stay focused on a clear, shared vision for every child’s growth.

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Because they're independently owned, there’s no corporate middleman or distant franchise owner making decisions from afar. Every choice—from curriculum and classroom resources to teacher pay—is made right here by people who know and care about your family. Their commitment is to children, parents, and staff—not to a franchisor’s bottom line. That’s why we’re able to provide consistent quality, personal connections, and a true community-focused experience you won’t find in a cookie-cutter franchise model.

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Steven, Marsha, and the Ready Roos staff are excited to meet more families in and around Cranberry Township. We invite you to schedule a no-obligation tour of our brand-new, state-licensed center and see firsthand what makes our program so special. We think you’ll love what you find!

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​​​Kindest regards,
Marsha & Steve Karanikos