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Thorndale KinderCare

3120 C G Zinn Rd. Thorndale, PA 19372

Tel: (610) 383-4089

www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #1 - Thorndale KinderCare Front

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #2 - Community Events Bulletin Board

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #3 - Toddler Classroom

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #4 - Discovery Preschool Classroom

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #5 - Preschool Classroom

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #6 - Prekindergarten Classroom

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #7 - School Age Classroom

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #8 - Older Playground

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #9 - Equipment

Thorndale KinderCare Photo #10 - Outside Picnic Area

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About the School

The teachers at Thorndale KinderCare all have the same vision: provide a fun, educational, quality program for children to grow and learn.
With their years of education and experience they make an exceptional team of educators.
We could not be the school we are without them!.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1985

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Welcome to Thorndale KinderCare. We are conveniently located near the Thorndale train station in beautiful Chester County. We are a NAEYC accredited center as well as rated a Star 4 by the Keystone Stars Program, which is a program, set up by the Office of Childhood Development and Early Learning to improve, support and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts in Early Learning Programs in Pennsylvania. Our program is designed to enhance each child's learning through exploration and play by implementing activities in all areas of development. Our teachers have extensive backgrounds in education and are dedicated professionals who love to educate and nurture children of all ages. We would love an opportunity for your family to become part of our family.
Health and Safety is the foundation to a quality program. That is why we take many steps to ensure the well being of all of our children at Thorndale. To help ensure the security of our school our playground is surrounded by a extended fence which is inaccessible from the outside. Access to the building is restricted to families who have obtained a code which is changed at regular intervals. Our staff is trained in CPR and First Aid, which is kept current with regular trainings. The Center Director has also obtained her Child Care Health Advocate Certification which allows her to better support the teachers in the area of Health and Safety.
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
CCIS for Chester and Lancaster Counties / NACCRRA
Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Reba McEntire, Grammy Award-winning Country Singer -
- Jerry Seinfeld, Comedian and Actor -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Thorndale KinderCare?

Thorndale KinderCare famous alumni include: Reba McEntire, Grammy Award-winning Country Singer and Jerry Seinfeld, Comedian and Actor.

When is the application deadline for Thorndale KinderCare?

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

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