Creative Beginnings in Jenkintown, PA, offers nonsectarian early childhood education for grades PK–K within a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 44 students with a student–teacher ratio of 44:1, supported by one teacher.
Creative Beginnings is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reflecting its early childhood program standards.
The school serves a co–educational student body in a large suburb locale, providing education primarily focused on preschool and kindergarten levels.
Enrollment includes 9 students in kindergarten, with the remaining in pre–kindergarten, indicating a small early learning program size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 Creative Beginnings?
The application deadline for Creative Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Creative Beginnings is Gospel Of Grace Christian School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gospel Of Grace Christian School
(Christian)
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 Rhawn St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students
700 N Cedar Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 886-3503
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 886-3503
0.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gospel Of Grace
(Christian)
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Presentation Bvm School
(Catholic)
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gospel Of Grace Christian School
(Christian)
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
700 N Cedar Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 886-3503
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 886-3503
0.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gospel Of Grace Christian School
(Christian)
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 Rhawn St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students
Gospel Of Grace
(Christian)
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Presentation Bvm School
(Catholic)
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
920 Susquehanna Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4520
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4520
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gospel Of Grace Christian School
(Christian)
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 Rhawn St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-8588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students
Gospel Of Grace
(Christian)
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Presentation Bvm School
(Catholic)
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
920 Susquehanna Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4520
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4520
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4
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