Mount Washington Childrens Center in Pittsburgh, PA, is a nonsectarian early childhood program offering preschool (PK) education for 58 students.
Founded in 1972, the center serves the Mount Washington neighborhood with co–ed day care services.
The school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, supporting early learning standards.
As a Pittsburgh preschool, Mount Washington Childrens Center provides early childhood education in a city community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mount Washington Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Mount Washington Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mount Washington Childrens Center located?
Mount Washington Childrens Center is located in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mount Washington.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mount Washington Childrens Center is City Of Bridges High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bishop Leonard-st Mary Of The Mount Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bishop Leonard-st Mary Of The Mount Academy
(Catholic)
115 Bigham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 431-4645
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 431-4645
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
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Daycare / Preschool
301 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 515-1997
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 135 students
City Of Bridges High School
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 13 students
Downtown KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
600 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 765-3973
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
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Special Program Emphasis
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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