Hey Diddle Diddle Day School in Fort Washington, PA, offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving up to kindergarten with an enrollment of 21 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 2 teachers supporting its co–ed program.
Enrollment includes 22% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small early learning environment.
Located in a suburban community, Hey Diddle Diddle Day School follows a casual dress code for its day care and early childhood programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hey Diddle Diddle Day School?
The application deadline for Hey Diddle Diddle Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Hey Diddle Diddle Day School is Germantown Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mcneil Child Development Center (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mcneil Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
7050 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Learning Childrens Academy
Alternative School
410 Commerce Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Play & Learn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
200 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 628-4184
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 628-4184
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Carson Valley Childrens Aid
Special Education School
1419 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carson Valley Childrens Aid
Special Education School
1419 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
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Alternative School
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
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(Catholic)
3000 Keenwood Road
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(267) 495-4865
Norristown, PA 19403
(267) 495-4865
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Holy Martyrs School
(Catholic)
121 Allison Rd
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 884-8575
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 884-8575
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Gr: K-9 | 130 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carson Valley Childrens Aid
Special Education School
1419 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Lakeside School ![Lakeside School Photo]( "Lakeside School Photo")
Alternative School
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Holy Martyrs School
(Catholic)
121 Allison Rd
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 884-8575
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 884-8575
2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 130 students
1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
2 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mcneil Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
7050 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Learning Childrens Academy
Alternative School
410 Commerce Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Play & Learn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
200 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 628-4184
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 628-4184
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Schoolhouse In Flourtown
Daycare / Preschool
15 W Wissahickon Ave
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
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