Director Chidi Ekere opened Galaxy Learning Center, a daycare center with before and after school services, in January at 8416 W. Broadway St., Ste. 140, Pearland. The daycare is open to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and before and after school programs accept children ages 5 to 12 years old.

Galaxy Learning Center also provides school pick-up and drop-off services for school-age children. 281-741-2787. www.galaxylc.com