Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Little People Daycare School
About the School
- Little People Daycare School in Scranton, PA, serves 77 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
- Founded in 1979, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 39:1 with two total teachers on staff.
- The student body is 68% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Pennsylvania for diversity.
- Programs at this Scranton preschool focus on early learning for children ages PK to K within an urban community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Little People Daycare School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little People Daycare School?
The application deadline for Little People Daycare School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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