Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Willow Street KinderCare
About the School
- Our team at Willow Street KinderCare is a team of dedicated, passionate professionals who strive to create an exceptional child and parent experience.
- Our teachers are dedicated to implementing a curriculum that teaches the whole child in all areas of learning.
- They are committed to focusing on the needs of each individual child by creating a nurturing environment that allows children to become confident learners.
- Our teachers are given continuous opportunities for growth including a bi-annual Professional Development Day focused on Early Childhood Education and growth.
- Our team has been chosen for their devotion to developing children in their emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare at Willow Street! We strive to offer an exceptional child and parent experience. We invite you to join our KinderCare Family and experience a positive early childhood education. Our teachers are dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for each individual child. We focus on a rich curriculum designed for each separate age group and positive guidance to allow each child to grow into confident students. Our teachers are passionate and driven to offer learning through exploration, teacher guided activities and student driven activities. We invite you to come meet our teachers and explore our fun and educational center. See you soon! :)
- Here at WIllow Street KinderCare we take health and safety seriously! All access to our facility is through a keypad entry. In order to ensure your child's safety while outside playing, we also have a large, fenced outdoor play area. While enjoying the outdoors, your child will be able to run, paint, read, or socialize with other children and teachers. We also conduct regular fire and disaster drills so that we are always prepared in case of an emergency. All employees hired at KinderCare must pass a thorough background criminal check and provide state clearances as well. The most important part of heath and safety is training. We cover health and safety topics each month at our staff meetings. Our teachers are also CPR and First Aid certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- 6 weeks to 6 years except in the summer, offer Summer Camp up to 12 years CCIS of Lancaster County, NACCRA, Department of Welfare
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Willow Street KinderCare?
The application deadline for Willow Street KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Willow Street KinderCare is Anchor Christian Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rocky Springs School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter (2.8 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
501 Long Rifle Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
1890 Rockvale Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 77 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
880 Hershey Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 715-0099
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 77 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
880 Hershey Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 715-0099
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Mennonite
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,300 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1805 Olde Homestead Ln
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
501 Long Rifle Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
1890 Rockvale Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 77 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
880 Hershey Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 715-0099
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Mennonite
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
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(717) 244-4021
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(717) 244-4021
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(717) 244-4021
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