Ducklings Early Learning Center

Ducklings Pre-school And Extended Day Care where our philosophy and primary goal is to provide your child with quality early education while encouraging kids to be kids.
Duckling’s realistic approach to childhood is sometimes noisy, often messy, but always fun.
We have an abundance of age appropriate materials to help foster exploration and an ultimate feeling of success for all children.
Our certified and degreed teachers have designed age-specific programs to prepare your child for school and teach them important social skills in an environment that is nurturing and fun.
Ducklings takes a child’s work very seriously; providing a secure environment for children to develop age-appropriate skills through exploration and play.
We know that teaching a child to love learning in their first 3 years of life will build a foundation for success in the years to come.
Our certified and degreed teachers create weekly thematic lesson plans to challenge and excite young minds; as well as provide ample playtime in the security of our 2 large play yards.
We even have an indoor gym for when the jitterbugs hit on rainy days! Our mission at Ducklings Early Learning Center is to provide exemplary childcare for the children of Southern Chester County by offering a model program tailored to ensure the quality of a child’s daily experiences.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
2 acres

Student Body

Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Ducklings Early Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • Ducklings Pre-school And Extended Day Care where our philosophy and primary goal is to provide your child with quality early education while encouraging kids to be kids. Duckling’s realistic approach to childhood is sometimes noisy, often messy, but always fun. We have an abundance of age appropriate materials to help foster exploration and an ultimate feeling of success for all children. Our certified and degreed teachers have designed age-specific programs to prepare your child for school and teach them important social skills in an environment that is nurturing and fun. Ducklings takes a child’s work very seriously; providing a secure environment for children to develop age-appropriate skills through exploration and play. We know that teaching a child to love learning in their first 3 years of life will build a foundation for success in the years to come. Our certified and degreed teachers create weekly thematic lesson plans to challenge and excite young minds; as well as provide ample playtime in the security of our 2 large play yards. We even have an indoor gym for when the jitterbugs hit on rainy days! Our mission at Ducklings Early Learning Center is to provide exemplary childcare for the children of Southern Chester County by offering a model program tailored to ensure the quality of a child’s daily experiences.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Jody Thompson, founder of Ducklings. -
    • Kim Collier, Chief Development Officer. -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center cost?
Ducklings Early Learning Center's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Ducklings Early Learning Center?
Ducklings Early Learning Center famous alumni include: Jody Thompson, founder of Ducklings. and Kim Collier, Chief Development Officer..
When is the application deadline for Ducklings Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Ducklings Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • 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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