Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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)
Salford Mennonite Child Care Center
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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)
School Rankings
Salford Mennonite Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1717
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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).
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Salford Mennonite Child Care Center also viewed these schools: Coventry Christian Schools.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Salford Mennonite Child Care Center is New Life Youth & Family Services (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Harleysville Learning Center (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School (Christian)
585 Freeman School Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
186 Main St
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9956
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Alternative School
310 Schoolhouse Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-7861
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
873 Harleysville Pike
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-1222
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 12 students
Mennonite
637 Harleysville Pike
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-8775
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School (Christian)
585 Freeman School Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Alternative School
310 Schoolhouse Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-7861
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 12 students
Mennonite
637 Harleysville Pike
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-8775
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Mennonite
420 Godshall Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1196
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
Mennonite
1000 Forty Foot Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-2675
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School (Christian)
585 Freeman School Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Alternative School
310 Schoolhouse Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-7861
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 12 students
Mennonite
637 Harleysville Pike
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-8775
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Mennonite
420 Godshall Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1196
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
40 Spring Mount Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7757
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
186 Main St
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9956
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
873 Harleysville Pike
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-1222
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Mennonite
420 Godshall Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1196
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
114B Allentown Road
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 257-9240
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
40 Spring Mount Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7757
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Caln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Lincoln Hwy
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
9328 miles
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2790
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2790
9328.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
9328.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Downingtown High School West Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
9328.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Downingtown Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Rock Raymond Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-0685
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-0685
9328.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,074 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
School Reviews
Endorse Salford Mennonite Child Care Center. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School Videos
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (PA):
- Blue Ribbon (53)
- All-girls (26)
- All-boys (41)
- Montessori (90)
- Daycare / Preschools (1,210)
- Summer School Programs (243)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (9)
- Special Education (171)
- Alternative (99)
- ADD/ADHD Support (192)
- Online Schools (9)
- Religiously Affiliated (1,372)
- School Membership Associations (1,156)
- Schools with famous alumni (209)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: