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Formative Years Preschool Inc

1925 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Tel: (215) 735-3558

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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 (26-27)

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

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Formative Years Preschool Inc
Pre-K	22
Kind	2

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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%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

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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