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The Gan

7622 Castor Av Philadelphia, PA 19152

Tel: (215) 695-0399

theganchild.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Gan is a co–ed early childhood program in Philadelphia, PA, serving 54 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a large city setting.
The school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 54:1, offering foundational early learning instruction.
The Gan has a Jewish orientation and is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS).
Enrollment includes 15 students in kindergarten with a diverse student body representing 10% students of color.
The Gan operates within a city community and provides early childhood education consistent with local Philadelphia daycare options.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Gan
Pre-K	39
Kind	10
5	5

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Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for The Gan?

The application deadline for The Gan is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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