Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Center City KinderCare
About the School
- Here at KinderCare in Center City we value teacher retention and are proud to say we have several staff members who have been with us for ten to fifteen years.
- As a team, we are CPR and First Aid certified, with all appropriate clearances.
- Annually, we participate in trainings such as Health and Safety, Child Supervision and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Center City KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment higher at 40 students, compared with 8 in kindergarten.
Year Founded
1996
School Motto
Together We Grow
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Center City Philadelphia KinderCare! We support families in balancing their personal and professional lives while achieving fulfillment in their parenting roles.
- With a keypad entry and outside surveillance you can feel confident about your child's safety. We have monthly fire safety drills and each classroom is well-equipped with emergency bags and telephones. We also keep a consistent log of any known allergies within the center and accommodate the children with said allergies by providing alternate lunch options.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Participating NACCRRA Center, CCIS - (limited availability)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rachel Green, Actress - 1995 -
- David Schwimmer, Actor - 1998 -
- Jennifer Aniston, Actress - 1995 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Center City KinderCare?
Center City KinderCare famous alumni include: Rachel Green, Actress - 1995, David Schwimmer, Actor - 1998 and Jennifer Aniston, Actress - 1995.
When is the application deadline for Center City KinderCare?
The application deadline for Center City KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Center City KinderCare located?
Center City KinderCare is located in the Center City West neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Center City KinderCare is Friends Select School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 9 students
6026 Drexel Rd Rear
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 921-9875
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
416 Queen St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 320-2601
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Islamic
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 107 students
Christian
3611 N Randolph St 15
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 221-0909
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 9 students
6026 Drexel Rd Rear
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 921-9875
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Islamic
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 107 students
Christian
3611 N Randolph St 15
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 221-0909
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 9 students
6026 Drexel Rd Rear
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 921-9875
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Islamic
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 107 students
Christian
3611 N Randolph St 15
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 221-0909
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 167 students
Montessori School
55 N. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6368
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 9 students
6026 Drexel Rd Rear
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 921-9875
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
416 Queen St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 320-2601
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Islamic
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 167 students
Montessori School
55 N. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6368
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Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
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Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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(215) 557-8555
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(215) 557-8555
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(267) 514-1824
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(267) 514-1824
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Rank:
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
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(215) 400-7819
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
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Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
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Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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