Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Folcroft KinderCare
About the School
- The staff of KinderCare Folcroft is dedicated to providing every child and ever family with a positive healthy learning experience.
- At our Learning Center we ensure that the children are well educated, cared for, and safe at all times.
- We provide the children with age appropriate activities to ensure that each child is reaching their maximum potential.
- We understand what a privilege and honor it is to work with your children and each family within the KinderCare family.
- We welcome you to visit our Learning Center and each of our classrooms to experience for yourself the positive nurturing environment we have made a part of our culture here at KinderCare Folcroft.
- We hope to see you soon!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Folcroft KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Folcroft KinderCare location! We have proudly been established and providing quality care and education for children in the neighborhood and surrounding communities since 1971. Our center cares for children from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. The staff at our center is committed to providing an enriching early childhood experience to all the children in our care. Each member of our staff has many years of experience working with KinderCare Learning Centers or within the field of early childhood education. We feel confident that our center is the right choice for your growing child. Our experienced staff is available to answer any of your childcare questions or concerns.We hope to see you at our centersoon!
- This center takes pride in knowing that we do our best to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment. Our Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Lisa German, ensures that we are meeting our state and company's health and safety requirements. It is our goal to focus on ways to continue to keep our staff and children safe at all times. If you have additional questions on ourpolicies or procedures regarding the health and safety of our center, please feel free to contact us.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- All accepted
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Folcroft KinderCare?
The application deadline for Folcroft KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Folcroft KinderCare is Liberty Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Todays Child Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
5 E Oak Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
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235 Sharon Ave
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 583-1276
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Catholic
10 Fatima Dr
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 586-7539
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 38 students
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900 South Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 544-2019
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Catholic
47 Macdade Blvd
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
5 E Oak Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Christian
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 9 students
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224 Milmont Ave
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 485-4001
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
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Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
5 E Oak Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Catholic
10 Fatima Dr
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 586-7539
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Catholic
47 Macdade Blvd
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
500 Tome Street
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 583-3662
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Catholic
2130 Franklin Ave
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 543-8350
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
235 Sharon Ave
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 583-1276
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 South Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 544-2019
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
500 Tome Street
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 583-3662
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Catholic
2130 Franklin Ave
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 543-8350
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
110 S Oak Avenue
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 622-2909
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