Early Childhood Education Center in Gwynedd Valley, PA, offers a Catholic–affiliated, co–ed early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 98 students with a student–teacher ratio of 49:1 and employs 2 teachers.
Founded in 1948, the center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Annual tuition is $45,000, above the Montgomery County average for elementary private schools.
The student body includes approximately 4.55% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- 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 Kindergarten
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Early Childhood Education Center cost?
Early Childhood Education Center's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Early Childhood Education Center?
The application deadline for Early Childhood Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Early Childhood Education Center is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ![Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo]( "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Gwynedd Friends School ![Gwynedd Friends School Photo]( "Gwynedd Friends School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
1101 Dekalb Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-5392
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-5392
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Tuition listed
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
450 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 292-9060
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 292-9060
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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