Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children is 38:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children often compared to?
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children is often viewed alongside schools like The Bala House Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children?
The application deadline for Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children vs. The Bala House Montessori School
The nearest high school to Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children is I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is French International School Of Philadelphia (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Bala House Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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27 Conshohocken State Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
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(215) 473-5757
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(215) 473-5757
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Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5010
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5010
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Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
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(215) 877-1925
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 877-1925
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(610) 660-5010
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5010
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(610) 667-2020
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(610) 667-2020
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(215) 526-8346
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(610) 617-9200
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(610) 664-6655
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(610) 667-1284
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
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(215) 526-8346
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 526-8346
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(215) 473-3446
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-3446
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(267) 270-4665
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(610) 664-9847
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Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
0.1 miles
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(215) 473-5757
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5757
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Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
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Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
0.6 miles
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Daycare / Preschool
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(215) 877-1925
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 877-1925
0.6 miles
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