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Charlestown Playhouse Inc.

2478 Charlestown Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460

Tel: (610) 933-2762

www.charlestownplayhouse.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Pre-K	52
Kind	21
Ungraded	21

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1936

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Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

47:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,175

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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

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

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.

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

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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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The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $23,751 for elementary schools and $33,028 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).