Carriage House Childrens Center
School Notes Overview:
Carriage House Children's Center, Inc., founded in 1974, has earned a reputation in Pittsburgh as a model developmental program for children ages six weeks to six years. We offer a varied and flexible program that emphasizes the importance of each child as a unique and valued person. Our Center is non-profit, non-sectarian, and conveniently located in Squirrel Hill in the Wightman School Community Building. Monday through Friday, is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. The pre-school is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Carriage House Children's Center also manages an affiliate of Magee-Womens Hospital, The Children's Center of Pittsburgh. It, too provides care for children ages six weeks to six years. The Center is located at 327 Craft Avenue in Oakland. The Children's Center houses a Get Well Room, which provides child care for mildly ill children and is available to all of our families....
School Overview:
Carriage House Childrens Center |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) | European Council for International Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten | |
| County | Allegheny County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 122 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 97 students | ||
| Kind - 25 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:40 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 184 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Carriage House Children's Center, Inc., founded in 1974, has earned a reputation in Pittsburgh as a model developmental program for children ages six weeks to six years. We offer a varied and flexible program that emphasizes the importance of each child as a unique and valued person. Our Center is non-profit, non-sectarian, and conveniently located in Squirrel Hill in the Wightman School Community Building. Monday through Friday, is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. The pre-school is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Carriage House Children's Center also manages an affiliate of Magee-Womens Hospital, The Children's Center of Pittsburgh. It, too provides care for children ages six weeks to six years. The Center is located at 327 Craft Avenue in Oakland. The Children's Center houses a Get Well Room, which provides child care for mildly ill children and is available to all of our families.
- Profile last updated: 02/18/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15217) | School Zip (15217) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,425 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $45,173 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15217) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St Edmunds Academy - 234 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Temple Childrens Center - 3 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Mcewan School - 103 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education - 69 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart Elementary School - 463 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
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