Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Curiosity Shoppe
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Curiosity Shoppe ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Visit our website for Pricing.
Admissions Director
Annie Reek
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tennis
School Notes
- Curiosity Academy, the school on the grounds of Camp Curiosity, was founded over 50 years ago by early childhood educator, Ellen Thomas.
- Curiosity has evolved over the years in response to community need and the Thomas family`s high standards and commitment to quality care, education and experiences for children of all ages.
- We are an equal opportunity care provider.
- An essential ingredient for a wonderfully successful summer camp is our highly qualified and nurturing staff that truly enjoy children. We take great pride in providing children a safe and loving environment.
- At the Curiosity Campus in Doylestown, PA, each child holds a special place of importance.
- The children`s individual needs and personalities are respected and enhanced.
- We emphasize their intellectual and character development through the values of Cooperation, Confidence, Critical Thinking, and Compassion in order to be a positive and contributing member of their family and community.
- School Motto: Curiosity is the best & I can't say enough about this place.
- The Curiosity Shoppe, the school on the grounds of Camp Curiosity, was founded over 40 years ago by early childhood educator, Ellen Thomas. Curiosity has evolved over the years in response to community need and the Thomas family`s high standards and commitment to quality care, education and experiences for children of all ages. We are an equal opportunity care provider. An essential ingredient for a wonderfully successful summer camp is our highly qualified and nurturing staff that truly enjoy children. We take great pride in providing children a safe and loving environment. At the Curiosity Campus in Doylestown, PA, each child holds a special place of importance. The children`s individual needs and personalities are respected and enhanced. We emphasize their intellectual and character development through the values of Cooperation, Confidence, Critical Thinking, and Compassion in order to be a positive and contributing member of their family and community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Curiosity Shoppe offer?
The Curiosity Shoppe offers 15 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Ultimate Frisbee. The Curiosity Shoppe is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is The Curiosity Shoppe's ranking?
The Curiosity Shoppe ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for The Curiosity Shoppe?
The application deadline for The Curiosity Shoppe is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Curiosity Shoppe is Plumstead Christian School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
240 W. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-9905
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 E Swamp Rd
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5022
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 Mechanics St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-0929
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
595 W State St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-2678
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Farm Lane
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-4121
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
350 S Main St Ste 303
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-9333
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 93 students
Alternative School
833 E Butler Ave
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 933-2880
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Alternative School
3949 Brownsville Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 355-1780
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Christian
753 New Galena Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 766-8073
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
225 East Ashland Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5907
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
311 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-4210
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
350 S Main St Ste 303
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-9333
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 93 students
Alternative School
833 E Butler Ave
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 933-2880
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
240 W. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-9905
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 E Swamp Rd
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5022
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 Mechanics St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-0929
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
595 W State St
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-2678
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Farm Lane
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-4121
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