Bennett Family Center in University Park, PA, enrolls 15 kindergarten students in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a small city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 2 teachers serving its kindergarten class.
Founded in 2001, Bennett Family Center offers a co–educational day care and early learning program for kindergarten only.
Approximately 27% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some level of student diversity.
As a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the center operates in a city setting with a focused program for young learners.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bennett Family Center?
The application deadline for Bennett Family Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bennett Family Center is Northwestern Human Services (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
Northwestern Human Services
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Our Children's Center
Montessori School
411 S Burrowes St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
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Daycare / Preschool
3035 Enterprise Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
800 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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