The Rainbow Connection Early Childhood Development Center was founded with the guiding principle of providing the best possible care and programming for each child enrolled. The facility was designed and built as a state of the art Preschool and Daycare for ages 6 weeks through the fifth grade.
The Rainbow Connection E.C.D.C. is licensed by the Pennsylvania Dept of Welfare as a day care center.
All head teachers are accredited by the Department of Welfare.
Facility has an indoor gym as well as a large playground.
We serve a hot breakfast & lunch as well as snacks.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Pls. call or e mail for tuition rates. Tuitions can be different depending on child\'s schedule.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Happy Feet Soccer
School Notes
- School Mascot: No Data Provided
- We are changing our hours from 6:30a.m.-6:00p.m. to 6:00a.m.-6:30p.m. effective 10/2/2017. As of 1/2/2018 we will have an activity room added to our program which will include a climbing wall, trampolines and balance balls!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Rainbow Connection Ecdc often compared to?
The Rainbow Connection Ecdc is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Rainbow Connection Ecdc?
The acceptance rate of The Rainbow Connection Ecdc is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does The Rainbow Connection Ecdc offer?
The Rainbow Connection Ecdc offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for The Rainbow Connection Ecdc?
The application deadline for The Rainbow Connection Ecdc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Rainbow Connection Ecdc vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to The Rainbow Connection Ecdc is New Story Schools (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
400 Blue Spruce Way
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 271-8000
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 271-8000
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School
(Catholic)
3264 Evergreen Dr
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 733-8840
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 733-8840
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Learning Ladder
Daycare / Preschool
4351 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-6844
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-6844
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
Calvary Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4725 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-2898
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-2898
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Monroeville Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4518 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Story Schools
Special Education School
715 Bilberry Rd
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5235
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5235
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 804-7272
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 804-7272
5.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Clelian Heights School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School (Catholic)
135 Clelian Heights Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-8120
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-8120
7.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1015 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-8820
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-8820
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Pace School ![Pace School Photo]( "Pace School Photo")
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
8.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School
(Catholic)
3264 Evergreen Dr
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 733-8840
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 733-8840
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monroeville Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4518 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
301 College Park Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-6500
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-6500
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Mercy Academy
(Catholic)
245 Azalea Dr
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-7255
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-7255
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Story Schools
Special Education School
715 Bilberry Rd
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5235
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5235
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
400 Blue Spruce Way
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 271-8000
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 271-8000
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School
(Catholic)
3264 Evergreen Dr
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 733-8840
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 733-8840
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Learning Ladder
Daycare / Preschool
4351 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-6844
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-6844
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
Calvary Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4725 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-2898
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-2898
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Monroeville Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4518 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
9311.9 miles
Gr: K-3 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Clifton Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8546
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8546
9312.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Upper Saint Clair High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
9312.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bethel Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 S Park Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506
9312.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
9312.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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