BRADENTON, Fla. - Off of 9th Street East in Bradenton, you'll find a center set up to help children learn.
It's called the Soar Lab, and it's opening up opportunities for families.
The goal is to help prepare young children for Pre-K and Kindergarten, while teaching them skills that will extend into the third grade.
The lab is open to the community and is an asset that continues to grow.
Walking through the doors of the Soar in 4 Lab, parents and children are met with a welcoming environment.
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It's full of toys, activities and stations that not only offer fun, but education.
"We are actually giving parents the gift of time. This is a no cell phone zone. When families come in, we ask them to be engaged and

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