Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
About the School
- Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten in Altoona, PA, serves 50 students in grades PK through K within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
- Founded in 1978, the school provides co–ed preschool and kindergarten education with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- Tuition details include an available summer school program, and the school maintains a formal dress code for its students.
- As a small city preschool, Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten operates without religious affiliation or membership in school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call the school to schedule a tour and get information about tuition
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jaime Finklestine - My son attended Harbor House for pre-school and Kindergarten. He excelled in his classes and received his BS and Masters from Penn State University. Now he is a Corporate Trainer in Asheville, NC. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten?
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten famous alumni include: Jaime Finklestine - My son attended Harbor House for pre-school and Kindergarten. He excelled in his classes and received his BS and Masters from Penn State University. Now he is a Corporate Trainer in Asheville, NC..
When is the application deadline for Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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