Private School Review - Established 2003

Formative Years Preschool Inc

1925 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
Tel: (215) 735-3558
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeFormative Years Preschool Inc
Pre-K22
Kind2
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Year Founded
2014
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Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Formative Years Learning Center is a private, non-sectarian preschool serving the need for professional early childhood education and care to the center city community for more than 25 years.
  • We are an active member of our community and our students learn directly what it means to be a "good neighbor".
  • Our program is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years.
  • We offer multi-age, multi-cultural groupings and an open-education program that is individually geared to each child's interests and abilities.
  • We maintain a limited enrollment and small teacher-to-child ratios in order to provide an optimal learning experience for all of our students.
  • We provide a creative learning environment that is safe, comfortable and specifically designed for children.
  • Our goal is to ensure that each child receives a happy, secure start in their growth as creative individuals.
  • Formative Years Learning Center is a private, non-sectarian preschool serving the need for professional early childhood education and care to the center city community for more than 25 years. We are an active member of our community and our students learn directly what it means to be a "good neighbor". Our program is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. We offer multi-age, multi-cultural groupings and an open-education program that is individually geared to each child's interests and abilities. We maintain a limited enrollment and small teacher-to-child ratios in order to provide an optimal learning experience for all of our students. We provide a creative learning environment that is safe, comfortable and specifically designed for children. Our goal is to ensure that each child receives a happy, secure start in their growth as creative individuals.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Formative Years Preschool Inc?
The application deadline for Formative Years Preschool Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Formative Years Preschool Inc located?
Formative Years Preschool Inc is located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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