Chester Pre-School and Kindergarten was established in 1988 and moved to its present site in 1989.
The director/owner, Barbara Stein, attended Suny at Oneonta, NY and graduated with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education.
She earned her M.Ed from Lesley University in June of 2005 in Curriculum and instruction with a specialization in Creative Arts and Learning.
Mrs. Stein and staff maintain their skills with a variety of extensive training through educational workshops and seminars.
The mission of Once Upon a Child Family Daycare, LLC is to provide safe, affordable, high quality family home child care where children are recognized as individuals and are encouraged to develop at their own pace.
The program provides a loving and nurturing home environment for children to grow and learn.
Children will develop a feeling of security and belonging and be given the opportunity to develop needed social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chester Preschool?
The application deadline for Chester Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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