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Best Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 173 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 14,520 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania include Goddard School, Shady Side Academy Junior School, and St. Agnes Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $18,438, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $12,673.
24% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 173

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 173

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Goddard School Photo
Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 155 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Daycare / Preschool
500 Springhouse Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 232-7939
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Chesterbrook Academy Photo
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: NS-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
441 North Lewis Rd
Limerick, PA 19468
(610) 619-2165
(1)
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Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Extracurriculars: 13
1190 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
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Map of Candace Wegner
Candace Wegner
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
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Map of Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
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Map of Children's Village Child Care
Children's Village Child Care
Gr: NS-K | 338 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 N 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 931-0190
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The Curiosity Shoppe Photo
The Curiosity Shoppe
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
4425 Landisville Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 348-8841
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Map of French International School Of Philadelphia
French International School Of Philadelphia
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
(1)
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Map of Garretts Way
Garretts Way
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Daycare / Preschool
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
(1)
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Map of Guardian Angel Academy
Guardian Angel Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
915 Alice St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 922-4765
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Map of Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Jewish
5685 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-8131
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Holy Child School at Rosemont Photo
Holy Child School at Rosemont
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
1344 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-1000
(1)
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Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-K | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1000 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-4457
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Map of Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
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La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo
La Escuelita Arcoiris
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
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Map of Lansdowne Friends School
Lansdowne Friends School
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Friends
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
(1)
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Map of Mater Dei Catholic School
Mater Dei Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
493 E Main St
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0995
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Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple
Gr: PK-K | 222 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1500 Hagys Ford Road
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 667-5000
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Map of Presentation Bvm School
Presentation Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
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St. Agnes Catholic School Photo
St. Agnes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania include Goddard School, Shady Side Academy Junior School, and St. Agnes Catholic School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Pennsylvania?
173 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $18,438, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,673.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
24% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
173
Private Schools
14,520
Students
$18,438
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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