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Creative Play Day School

1027 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA, 19374-0193 -

School Notes Overview:

The purpose of Creative Play Day School is to provide its students with a loving and safe environment that will set the stage for emotional, social and intellectual growth. As teachers, we believe that by forming partnerships with those in our care, we can encourage and enhance active learning. woman showing child telescope We further believe that each child must become an active participant in the learning process. We seek to help every child reach their individual potential and give expression to their own unique gifts through a holistic approach to early childhood education. Our learning program is designed with the individual child’s development in mind. There is a balance of individual, small group and large group activities. Quiet listening, problem solving, music, movement and just plain play choices are provided. Children are offered a wide range of activities suited to their own abilities and interests. Our activities and lesson plans are designed to promote the joy of learning through first hand experience in a warm, accepting and stimulating environment....

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School Overview:

	Creative Play Day School
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	Other associations(s) for exceptional children National Association of Laboratory Schools Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
County	Chester County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	104 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 88 students
	Kind - 1 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:104	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	188 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	3 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The purpose of Creative Play Day School is to provide its students with a loving and safe environment that will set the stage for emotional, social and intellectual growth. As teachers, we believe that by forming partnerships with those in our care, we can encourage and enhance active learning. woman showing child telescope We further believe that each child must become an active participant in the learning process. We seek to help every child reach their individual potential and give expression to their own unique gifts through a holistic approach to early childhood education. Our learning program is designed with the individual child’s development in mind. There is a balance of individual, small group and large group activities. Quiet listening, problem solving, music, movement and just plain play choices are provided. Children are offered a wide range of activities suited to their own abilities and interests. Our activities and lesson plans are designed to promote the joy of learning through first hand experience in a warm, accepting and stimulating environment.
Profile last updated: 02/19/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19374)	School Zip (19374)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	1,181 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	12%	22%
Population Average Age	29 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	3.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$60,724	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	51% / 49%	68% / 32%