Mission statement: "The Salford Mennonite Child Care Centers seek to provide a secure and stimulating home away from home where children are individually loved, valued, cared for, delighted in, and respected." We operate two centers; one at Salford Mennonite Church in Harleysville, and a second center within the Dock Wood Community in Towamencin Township.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Salford Mennonite Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1717
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies with age group and number of hours child is present.
School Notes
- School Motto: A joyful learning community eager to live and share the peaceable way of Jesus.
- Mission statement: "The Salford Mennonite Child Care Centers seek to provide a secure and stimulating home away from home where children are individually loved, valued, cared for, delighted in, and respected." We operate two centers; one at Salford Mennonite Church in Harleysville, and a second center within the Dock Wood Community in Towamencin Township.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salford Mennonite Child Care Center's ranking?
Salford Mennonite Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Salford Mennonite Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Salford Mennonite Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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