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Charlestown Playhouse, founded in 1936, is licensed by the PADepartment of Education as a private play-based preschool and kindergarten.
The focus of Charlestown Playhouse is learning through play, both indoors and outdoors, with an approach that promotes a positive self-concept.
The building and grounds are in a pleasant country setting on 2.5 wooded acres.
As a parent cooperative, families help in the classrooms and participate inmany other ways to help the school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,175
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Charlestown Playhouse Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$4175 for M-Fr (9am-11:45am) $6135 for additional 3 afternoons per week *Financial Aid Available
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Faith Koons
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
  • At Charlestown Playhouse (Playschool) we believe that it is through play that children learn best about themselves and their world, through active involvement with real materials and experiences. Imaginative play enables children to try out differentroles and act out inner feelings and new experiences in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance and in a way that respects each child's individuality and interests. Playschool teachers approach the care of young children with open minds and warm hearts and with certain basic beliefs about the preschool child. Everychild needs two things; love and respect. To believe in themselves,children need to feel that the adults around them believe in them as separate individuals with the right to form their own opinions, express their own desires, and to make their own mistakes.The Charlestown Playhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, ordisability in admission or access to, or treatment in or employment in, its educational programs or activities.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Marilou Hyson, Ph.D. - National and International Consultant, Early Childhood Development and Education -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Charlestown Playhouse Inc. cost?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.'s tuition is approximately $4,175 for private students.
What schools are Charlestown Playhouse Inc. often compared to?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is often viewed alongside schools like Vfkh Montessori School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Charlestown Playhouse Inc.?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. famous alumni include: Marilou Hyson, Ph.D. - National and International Consultant, Early Childhood Development and Education.
When is the application deadline for Charlestown Playhouse Inc.?
The application deadline for Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,175
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $22,711 for elementary schools and $31,762 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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