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Carriage House Childrens Center

5604 Solway St Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Tel: (412) 421-0300
www.carriagehouse.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Carriage House Children's Center, Inc., founded in 1974, has earned a reputation in Pittsburgh as a model developmental program for children ages six weeks to six years.
  • We offer a varied and flexible program that emphasizes the importance of each child as a unique and valued person.
  • Our Center is non-profit, non-sectarian, and conveniently located in Squirrel Hill in the Wightman School Community Building.
  • Monday through Friday, is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare.
  • The pre-school is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  • The Carriage House Children's Center also manages an affiliate of Magee-Womens Hospital, The Children's Center of Pittsburgh.
  • It, too provides care for children ages six weeks to six years.
  • The Center is located at 327 Craft Avenue in Oakland.
  • The Children's Center houses a Get Well Room, which provides child care for mildly ill children and is available to all of our families.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
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Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Online Application

School Notes

  • Carriage House Children's Center, Inc., founded in 1974, has earned a reputation in Pittsburgh as a model developmental program for children ages six weeks to six years. We offer a varied and flexible program that emphasizes the importance of each child as a unique and valued person. Our Center is non-profit, non-sectarian, and conveniently located in Squirrel Hill in the Wightman School Community Building. Monday through Friday, is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. The pre-school is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Carriage House Children's Center also manages an affiliate of Magee-Womens Hospital, The Children's Center of Pittsburgh. It, too provides care for children ages six weeks to six years. The Center is located at 327 Craft Avenue in Oakland. The Children's Center houses a Get Well Room, which provides child care for mildly ill children and is available to all of our families.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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What schools are Carriage House Childrens Center often compared to?
Carriage House Childrens Center is often viewed alongside schools like Allegheny Campus Child Development Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Carriage House Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Carriage House Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Carriage House Childrens Center located?
Carriage House Childrens Center is located in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 7 other private schools located in Squirrel Hill North.

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