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Pre-K Schools in Upper Darby, PA are rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

T.I.A. The Journey

Love the staff here they always going above and behind for my kids clean and my kids are truly happy

- Lakeisha F

Little Friends Nursery Day Care

My 10 month old son has been in the infant room at Little Friends for about 8 months now, and we couldn't be happier. Nancy, the director,...

- Maggie M.

Chesterbrook Academy (Washington Square)

We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and...

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T.I.A. The Journey

6908 Market Street Upper Darby, PA

4.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
A trusted child care and learning center in Upper Darby, TIA The Journey caters to the holistic growth of the child. We believe that children need love and nurture to grow into successful adults, and students experience that with us. Our mission is to provide a safe and educational environment for our children to be...

Lakeisha F says "Love the staff here they always going above and behind for my kids clean and my kids are truly happy"

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Candice Jonson Fcch

209 Glendale Rd. Upper Darby, PA

Instead of dropping your kids off at a sitter, give them the full daycare experience with the attention they need. In home daycare provides more one on one attention and can be tailored to your child's needs. I am licensed by the state, BA in Elementary Education, k-8 and daycare experience. I also have all of my required...
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Little Friends Nursery Day Care

9107 West Chester Pike Upper Darby, PA

3.0(2)

State license verified

Special needs
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We currently offer a full day licensed Kindergarten Program and meals are available.

Maggie M. says "My 10 month old son has been in the infant room at Little Friends for about 8 months now, and we couldn't be happier. Nancy, the director, is amazing and...

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Little Bible Buddies Childcare Center, Inc.

500 Midvale Rd Upper Darby, PA

State license verified

Special needs
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are a ministry serving God and servicing community. It is our mission to be the aroma of Christ to God with our lives. We believe that if you "train up a child in the way he should go, when he is old, he will not depart from it." We provide excellent, enriching educational experiences to all of the children in our...
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Lovlee Day Academy

137 South Keystone Ave Upper Darby, PA

Lovlee Day Academy is a State Licensed Christian based in home daycare. $75 Non-refundable Registration Fee (Annual Fee). Full & Part-Time Space is Available. $50/day. LDA is a great program that will allow your child to get used to going to preschool in a warm and stimulating home environment. LDA is also a...
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Chesterbrook Academy (Washington Square)

510 WALNUT ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are...

Care Member says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - Ogontz Avenue

7604 OGONTZ AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and develop a passion for...

Delores T. says "The education is great. He learns, retains and brings the knowledge home with him. "

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IVEY LEAP DAYCARE LLC

2045 N 2ND ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Child care
At the Ivey Leap Day Care, we deliver an exceptionally safe innovative unique approach to learning that promotes the competence of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development through play and self expression for our children and families here in the Fishtown Community. We will offer a variety of programs, nutritional...

Carrie R. says "They are a very awesome daycare. We really appreciate their business and the services they provide. "

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KO12 Kids School

1112 CHESTNUT ST FL 2 PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 3 more
Intelligent Preschool starts at 2.5 years old. Kindergarten students can start as young as 4 years old if they will turn age 5 by December 31 and students can stay with us through 2nd grade. We offer actual small class sizes in grades K-2 to allow individualized instruction. Students can learn at their own ability and reach...

Cari A. says "I feel like they have been an amazing resource for my family, they have been there for us when we needed care. It is a loving environment! They have some...

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EXCELSIOR SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA

2106 E HAINES ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

4.5(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
International
+ 2 more
DARE TO EXCEL! Excelsior School of Philadelphia is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child, PRE K - GRADE 5, can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. EXCELSIOR is the only preschool in the city that has a license from both, The Department of Education and The Department of...

Brandi W. says "They are very family orientated. All of my kids have attended for years. They care so much about the kids. My oldest is 16 and started in Pre-K. They are...

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Chesterbrook Academy (Drexel)

3201 RACE ST  PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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TALLER PUERTORRIQUENO

2600 N 5TH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$30/mo
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. (Taller) is a community-based cultural organization whose primary purpose is to preserve, develop and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture, grounded in the conviction that embracing one’s cultural heritage is central to community empowerment. Taller is also committed to representing and supporting...

Frances M. says "My 3 kids attended for their summer camp program. It is great, they're amazing and my kids loved going there and still talk about them until now....

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Kiddie Klubhouse LLC

4721 N 5th Street Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
A creative, licensed daycare center that provides a safe and happy learning environment for each child that will stimulate their physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth at their own pace. Subsidy and Private Pay Accepted, Full-Time and Part-time Availability, State License, Pediatric CPR and First Aid...

Ashley O. says "As a first time Mom I was very apprehensive about leaving my little one with just anyone. Walking into Kiddie Klubhouse and speaking with their director...

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SPOILT ROTTEN KIDDIES ACADEMY

619 FULTON ST CHESTER, PA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Our brand new Center offers exceptional, high quality child care services. Our teacher has a Master’s Degree and a background working with families and children with special needs, including autism. Our center is located 1 block away from Chester Upland School of the Arts and is close to Chester Transportation Center. Your child...

Care Member says "My daughter is new to this facility and hands down, the best!! I was nervous to send my child to daycare because she is under 1years old but the staff...

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Bright Eyes Learning Center Llc

404 E WYOMING AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$740/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 2 more
Bright Eyes Learning Center offers a blended preschool curriculum for ages 3-5 years of age. Bright Eyes Learning Center has interactive and stimulating activities to gear the students for the anticipation of kindergarten. We are the best day care group center for your child as we offer the best service and our staff is engaged...

Aliya A. says "My son has been attending there for about a month. The staff is great, they're very kind especially with drop off, they always take him in and comfort him....

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Chesterbrook Academy (Drexel)

3201 Race Street, Suite B PHILADELPHIA, PA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are...
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PAST YOUR BEDTIME CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

2009 N 63RD ST # 11 PHILADELPHIA, PA

State license verified

starting at
$1160/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Past Your Bedtime Childcare Center is a comprehensive childcare and learning center. We provide high quality early childhood education and have been serving families for over 24 years. We partner with the city and state to provide Pre K services to our children ages 3-5. We have degreed, experienced teaching staff who have been...
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Memorable Moments Youth Development Program - 56th Street

311 S 56TH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and develop a passion for...
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Kids' Clubhouse of the Main Line

150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F130 Wayne, PA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kids' Clubhouse of the Main Line is a licensed Early Learning Center that offers a 2 year old, Preschool, and Pre-K program for ages 2-5. We have full-time options as well as personalized part-time options where you choose the schedule. Our degreed teachers are caring and qualified and our new modern center is clean and...
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starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Memorable Moments is a nonprofit early learning center with the highest ranking in quality from Keystone Star as a Star 4 facility. We provide an inclusive and respectful environment where children are accepted and encouraged to learn new skills, use their imagination, explore their creativity, and develop a passion for...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Upper Darby, PA

Pre-k programs in Upper Darby, PA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Upper Darby, PA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Upper Darby, PA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Upper Darby, PA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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