Great Beginnings in Cranberry Township, PA offers a co–ed kindergarten program in a nonsectarian early childhood setting located in an urban large town community.
The school enrolls 10 students in kindergarten with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by one teacher.
Great Beginnings serves a diverse student body, with approximately 10 percent students of color.
The program focuses exclusively on kindergarten–level early learning and day care services within Cranberry Township.
Nearby early learning options include several preschools and kindergartens within a 2.2–mile radius, providing local families multiple childcare choices.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Great Beginnings is North Catholic High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kinder Care Learning Center (3.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cranberry KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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