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Gwynedd Friends Pre-school & Kindergarten

Po Box 142, Gwynedd, PA, 19436 -

School Notes Overview:

Gwynedd Friends Preschool and Kindergarten is a non-profit preschool under the care of a committee from the Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The foundation of our preschool is the Quaker belief that there is "that of God" in every person. All aspects of our program touch on that principle. To nurture the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of each child is the aim of Gwynedd Friends Preschool and Kindergarten. In small, carefully supervised groups, the preschool child can develop a sense of his own identity, a respect for others' feelings and a growing awareness of the wider world. By acknowledging the intrinsic worth of every person, children learn mutual respect and trust. We believe in offering the kinds of experiences each child needs for individual growth and development. Our teachers are selected on the basis of their warmth and understanding as well as their professional training and experience....

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School Overview:

	Gwynedd Friends Pre-school & Kindergarten
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	134 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 122 students
	Kind - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:67	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	160 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	4 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Gwynedd Friends Preschool and Kindergarten is a non-profit preschool under the care of a committee from the Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The foundation of our preschool is the Quaker belief that there is "that of God" in every person. All aspects of our program touch on that principle. To nurture the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of each child is the aim of Gwynedd Friends Preschool and Kindergarten. In small, carefully supervised groups, the preschool child can develop a sense of his own identity, a respect for others' feelings and a growing awareness of the wider world. By acknowledging the intrinsic worth of every person, children learn mutual respect and trust. We believe in offering the kinds of experiences each child needs for individual growth and development. Our teachers are selected on the basis of their warmth and understanding as well as their professional training and experience.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19436)	School Zip (19436)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	497 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	63%	22%
Population Average Age	80 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	1.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$51,250	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	2.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	23% / 77%	68% / 32%