Little People Day Care School, Inc., is a private, non-sectarian preschool and kindergarten licensed by the Pa Department of Education, Board of Private Academic Schools and by the PA Department of Welfare.
The Children range in age from 2 1/2 through 10 years old.
Enrollment in not restricted by race,religion or national origin. The Director of Education holds a minimum of a Bachelor,s Degree in early childhood education or elementary education, is experienced in his/her field and is certified by the PA Department of Education, Board of Private Academic Schools.
Our Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or elementary education and are also state certified.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little People Daycare School South?
The application deadline for Little People Daycare School South is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Little People Daycare School South is Milford E Barnes Junior School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Graham Academy ![Graham Academy Photo - Established in 2008, The Graham Academy educates children living with autism or behavioral challenges from grades K - 12 from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.]( "Graham Academy Photo - Established in 2008, The Graham Academy educates children living with autism or behavioral challenges from grades K - 12 from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.")
Special Education School
1 Institute Lane
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0641
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0641
1.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 77 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
2.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Milford E Barnes Junior School
Special Education School
335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Wilkes-barre Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Little People Daycare School
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wyoming Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
851 W Market St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-3708
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-3708
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
851 West Market Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 963-5458
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 963-5458
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9408.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Berwick Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9408.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Berwick Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9408.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
East Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
9408.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Valley El/ms
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rock Glen Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
9410.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
Great School with a exceptional staff
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