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 (2025)
- 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.: 13:1
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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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
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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 Reviews
5 5/21/2012
Great School with a exceptional staff
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