Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) agency which fosters the intellectual development of young children while nurturing the child's ability to think skillfully and critically.
We also strive to instill values such as compassion, helpfulness, self-discipline, and respect for others in a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
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 Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center is Westtown School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saints Simon & Jude School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saints Simon & Jude School ![Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction]( "Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction")
(Catholic)
6 Cavanaugh Ct
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Malvern School
Daycare / Preschool
20 Creek Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
2.7 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Devereux Mapleton School
Alternative School
655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Special Education School
655 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saints Simon & Jude School ![Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction]( "Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction")
(Catholic)
6 Cavanaugh Ct
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Devereux Mapleton School
Alternative School
655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saints Simon & Jude School ![Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction]( "Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction")
(Catholic)
6 Cavanaugh Ct
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Malvern School
Daycare / Preschool
20 Creek Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
2.7 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
Goshen Friends School ![Goshen Friends School Photo - Experience teachers at Goshen Friends provide one-on-one and small-group attention, making each learner feel nurtured and confident.]( "Goshen Friends School Photo - Experience teachers at Goshen Friends provide one-on-one and small-group attention, making each learner feel nurtured and confident.")
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
814 N. Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-8869
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-8869
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Show N Tell Nursery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
300 S Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
9301.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Cherry Hill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
9301.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
9303.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
9303.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Chester County Technical College High School - Pennocks
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Pennocks Bridge Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 345-1800
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 345-1800
9303.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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