About the School
- The staff at Harcum KinderCare is highly trained and educated, but most of all passionate! Our teachers pride themselves on making personal connections with each family, and providing the best care possible for each little one.
- With a variety of impressive educational backgrounds and years of experience, our staff helps provide an exceptional learning environment for every child!.
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Harcum location KinderCare! We have been a part of Harcum College since 1999. In 2001, Knowledge Learning Corporation acquired Harcum Children's Academy and in 2006 we became part of KinderCare Learning Centers. The curriculum features various topics which interest young children and also encompass age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities. We focus on all areas of development including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical areas. The program is gauged to meet your child's individual needs. Activities in the classroom include sensory activities, creative arts, math, music, and movement. We hope that you will stop by to see our center, and make it a home away from home!
- Our center has a key-card entrance, followed by a keypad entry to ensure the safety of our little ones. Take a look at our securely fenced in playground area where we have everything from tricycles to seesaw's to accommodate active play for everyone. All of our staff is CPR and First Aid certified. We also participate in monthly fire and emergency drills with the children.
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- CCIS
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for KinderCare at Harcum College?
The application deadline for KinderCare at Harcum College is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to KinderCare at Harcum College is The Baldwin School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Alternative School
780 W Lancaster Ave Ste 206
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 581-7411
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Alternative School
780 W Lancaster Ave Ste 206
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 581-7411
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Alternative School
780 W Lancaster Ave Ste 206
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 581-7411
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 N Merion Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 645-0204
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(302) 636-5681
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
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Mckean (Thomas) High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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301 Mckennan's Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
9306.8 miles
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Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
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Bottom 50%10
2110 Edwards Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
9306.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
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Rank:
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Top 5%10
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
9306.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Marbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
9307.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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