Preschools in the Philadelphia Area
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Philadelphia KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page of
KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Frankford Friends School Early Childhood Center classrooms are vibrant, nurturing environments designed to cultivate a love for learning among our early learners. The core focus of our curriculum is to holistically nurture social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development while fostering creativity and curiosity in developmentally appropriate ways. (Ages 2 years through Kindergarten ready)
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At Waldron Mercy Academy, every child’s journey begins with wonder and joy. Our Early Education Center offers a nurturing environment where students flourish in either Traditional or Montessori programs. Guided by Mercy values, we focus on the "whole child," balancing academic readiness with social-emotional and spiritual development. From hands-on exploration in our vibrant classrooms to outdoor play on our beautiful Merion Station campus, our youngest students develop a lifelong love of learning. We invite you to discover how WMA fosters confidence, kindness, and curiosity. Now enrolling for the 2026/2027 school year — Contact our Admissions Team today to schedule a tour!
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Frankford Friends School's preschool classroom is a rich and vibrant environment that introduces children to the joy of learning through discovery, exploration, and imaginative play. This carefully crafted learning environment introduces age-appropriate academic and social skills through individual and small group lessons, centers, and plenty of indoor and outdoor play. At centers for art, literacy and math investigations, and opportunities to extend their learning through play, students develop independence and cooperative skills as they practice how to manage their choices and time. They learn the importance of friendship and respect and how to be a caring community member.
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool has served the families of Center City Philadelphia since 2000. We are conveniently located on the lower level of the One Washington Square building. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, grow and thrive. Our Links to Learning curriculum prepares children for elementary school and beyond by developing important academic, social and emotional skills. Our teachers help each child discover a fascinating world of learning and play.
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A place for children. We offer a Montessori toddler and primary environments to the families of center city Philadelphia. Our House Montessori is an environment that provides unique opportunities for children to explore their natural curiosity, build relationships with others, and discover independence. We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy; deep respect for each child, an environment that is self-directed and self-correcting, and understanding of child development and observation. Our program encourages empathy, responsibility, values, pride in one’s self, and independence. We build solid connections with each child and family, as well as with the community around us.
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Four Seasons Childcare & Preschool focuses on providing a safe, nurturing and healthy environment. Our priority is to teach values of peace, love and positive self image. We embrace diversity. We encourage families to share traditions, cultures and religious experiences. Our focus is a child centered classroom that follows the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Standards for each individual age group. Our goal is to provide a positive school experience with a quality education.
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Early education is the most important time of our lives. The foundations of knowledge acquisition, interaction, physicality, who we are, and how to love are delicately formed in our earliest years. At Moonstone preschool a collaborative, arts-intensive, creatively expressive educational facility we focus on helping the child explore. Embracing facets of John Dewey's holistic approach to preschool education, we create an all-inclusive, effective education environment.
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The Schwartz Pre-School at Kesher Israel provides a quality early childhood education program. Caring professional educators help lay the foundation for a successful learning experience. The goals of our program include a strong home to school partnership, socialization, fostering self esteem, and school readiness. Young children who go to Schwartz Preschool get the tools and support they need for their healthy development. All activities are carefully designed to adequately nurture the emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of our kids. Through stimulating situations and hands-on learning opportunities, children are free to develop into bright young minds.
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St. Peter’s School is a non-religious, inclusive community of engaged learners and dedicated teachers. Nestled in the Historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Society Hill, we have been educating students to be kind, generous, and committed citizens of the world since 1834. Our nurturing environment fosters academic excellence and social-emotional growth, providing the right balance for each student. From preschool to middle school, we curate the best educational practices, ensuring a seamless journey of learning and development. More than just a school, we're a warm and welcoming community where every member feels valued and supported, from students to staff. Discover why St. Peter's is the perfect place for your child's educational journey.
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The Montessori School educates children using the authentic Montessori approach—a multi-sensory curriculum that allows for individualized teaching and for students to learn and be challenged at their own pace as they develop academically. As a community that fosters self-confidence, leadership, and respect for self and others, TMS encourages students to grow as self-motivated, intellectually engaged learners who will serve their larger communities as both accomplished students and ambassadors of peace.
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We are an early childhood educational company that has been providing childcare services since 1996. We utilize the Creative Curriculum and encourage students to learn and discover the world through creativity and critical thinking. We participate in Keystone STARs, PhlPreK, and Pre-K Counts.
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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