The GRABSUM School Inc., formerly known as Candelaria Kiddie Learning Center was founded in 1996 by MRS. MERCEDES VILLAPANDO PIOL, a retired Master Teacher II of Candelaria Elementary School under the umbrella program of NFWC. It started as a preschool learning center catering 35 pupils on its first year of operation. On its second year, the enrolment doubled its enrolment to 75 pupils (Nursery, Kindergarten, Preparatory Level).