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Philadelphia Family Spring Education Guide

Your guide to the BEST schools, preschools, enrichment programs, and experts in Philly and beyond!

As parents, we all want to make sure our children receive the best education and enrichment opportunities possible. This guide is designed to help you navigate the wide range of public, private, and charter schools in Philly, as well as the many extracurricular and summer programs available.

 

We’ve highlighted stand-out programs, educators, and stories of local families who love their schools, preschools, and enrichment programs, but we need your help! Complete our PreK- Grade 12 School Survey to tell us about your experience by February 29, 2024 to nominate them for an Excellence in Education Award. You’ll also find information on enrollment periods and open house events to help you and your child find the right school fit.

 

Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your child’s education. Whether you have preschoolers, elementary students, or teens, this guide has relevant resources for your family. We hope you find this Spring Education Guide useful as you plan for your child’s educational journey. Happy learning!

Main Line Parent Spring Education Guide
Philadelphia Family Spring Education Guide
Bucks County Parent Spring Education Guide

Presented by the Philadelphia Family Team

Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women who are dedicated to building community with families raising their kids in Bucks County to connect them with resources, events, and each other.

If your child attends a public, private, or charter school that you LOVE in Philly, nominate them here!

There is no shortage of stimulating academic summer camps around Philly to tap into young minds and supplement classroom learning.

Philadelphia Family Education Guide: Find the Right School Fit in Philly

Find out when to visit the best preschools and private schools in Philadelphia with our Open House Guide and Admissions Events Calendar.

Discover the Philly Family Community's Top Recommended High Schools to find the right fit for your student.

Discover the Philly Family Community's Top Recommended Middle Schools to find the right fit for your student.

Discover the Philly Family Community's Top Recommended Elementary and Lower Schools to find the right fit for your student.

Discover the Philly Family Community's Top Recommended Preschools and Kindergarten Programs to find the right fit for your student.

Philadelphia Family Education Education Guide: Stories

Three siblings sitting against a rock while taking a hike

The Pedemonti family shares their experience with this intellectually rich atmosphere that promotes a growth mindset, encourages lifelong learning, and more.

Teacher and student working at a laptop

A unique fifth grade curriculum that helps this age group transition from lower to middle school

Photo of a family with two teen boys in a field

A Montgomery County family finds PA Cyber Charter School to be the ideal learning environment for their two sons.

toddlers playing at Montessori school

Discover Montessori learning with your infant or toddler in Center City Philadelphia.

Learn about educational options and what they mean!

Male toddler doing art at a preschool table.

Kidology is dedicated to helping children reach their developmental milestones.

teacher and male students in a science laboratory

Giving students the freedom to decide, encouraging independence and motivation

What was the one thing that could make Smith Memorial Playground even better? Adding a preschool!

Find out what happens when families with a common goal come together to create their dream preschool at Clementine Montessori.

How their Montessori approach fosters teen innovators

Learn about the time-tested and hands-on education your child can find at Gladwyne Montessori School

Aspen Grove School’s thoughtful, engaging, and effective approach to childhood learning

Creating life-long learners through fun and interactive play.

Parents have a lot of choices when it comes to schools for their children. Learning about the different types of schools can help you discover the right fit for your child.

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Philadelphia Family Education Partner Schools & Preschools

Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Education Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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    AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…

    Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool | Best Preschool – 2023 LOVE Awards
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      Amigos is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Old City, Philadelphia for students 1-5 years…

      Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool
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        Choosing a child care and early education center is a big decision.

        Clementine Montessori School
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          Clementine offers a true Montessori toddler, preschool and kindergarten program for children from 18 months…

          Cupola Academy
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            Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.

            Fishtown Montessori
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              Founded in 2017 by a lifelong educator and certified teacher and principal, Fishtown Montessori provides…

              Friends’ Central School
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                Friends’ Central School is a Quaker, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in nursery through…

                Fusion Academy
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                  Fusion Academy is a private school in Cherry Hill, Ardmore and Malvern, where classes are…

                  Gladwyne Montessori
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                    Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the…

                    Greene Towne Montessori School
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                      Guided by Montessori certified teaching staff, Greene Towne Montessori School cultivates in children respect, confidence,…

                      Hyacinth Montessori
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                        Hyacinth Montessori is a child-centered and equity-focused Montessori elementary school serving children ages 6-12.

                        Kimberton Waldorf School
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                          Kimberton Waldorf School (KWS) is a nurturing, natural haven for students seeking an academically rich and…

                          La Salle College High School
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                            La Salle College High School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men…

                            Little City Montessori Preschool | Family Favorite Preschool – 2023 LOVE Awards
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                              Little City Montessori preschool offers the following programs: Toddler (2-3y), Primary (3-6y), and Kindergarten (5-6y)…

                              Main Line Classical Academy
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                                With a 1:6 faculty-to-student ratio, Main Line Classical Academy is small by design -- creating…

                                Mi Casita Preschool | Family Favorite Preschool – 2023 LOVE Awards
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                                  Mi Casita Preschool is Philadelphia and the Main Line's premier Spanish immersion preschool. Through project…

                                  Open Connections
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                                    At Open Connections, they empower young people and adults to create the life they want, full of…

                                    Quadrat Academy
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                                      Quadrat Academy is an innovative education school for ages 11-18.

                                      Smith Urban Nature Preschool
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                                        At SUN Preschool, children play and learn in nature, where the environment motivates them to…

                                        Spanish Workshop for Children | Best Language Program – 2023 LOVE Awards
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                                          Spanish Workshop for Children is a Spanish immersion program for children (15 months and up).

                                          St. Peter’s School
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                                            St. Peter's School strives to foster an early and lifelong love of learning, to cultivate…

                                            The Aspen Grove School
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                                              The Aspen Grove School is a nature-based, Reggio-inspired program, dedicated to preserving and nurturing the magic and…

                                              The Learning Experience Northern Liberties
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                                                From preschool through kindergarten, the Learning Experience Northern Liberties makes early education and daycare joyful,…

                                                The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber)
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                                                  PA Cyber is a public charter school and the premier online K-12 educational provider for…

                                                  Valley Forge Educational Services
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                                                    Located on a scenic, 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA , Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES)…

                                                    Waldron Mercy Academy
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                                                      Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse,…

                                                      Philadelphia Family Education Partner Enrichment Programs

                                                      Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Education Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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                                                        EBL Coaching specializes in one-on-one HOME and virtual tutoring for students in grades preK-12 with…

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                                                          Heyday Youth sports programs offer children a fun and engaging way to create memories that…

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                                                            Homesewn is a modern stitchery with sewing, knitting, crochet, and other fiber arts classes for…

                                                            Kidology | Best Developmental Services – LOVE Awards 2023
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                                                              Providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy along with our new behavior division is our passion.

                                                              Miss Minor’s Music School
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                                                                Miss Minor’s Music School offers Philly’s highest quality, certified music classes with a commitment to authentic…

                                                                Mister John’s Music
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                                                                  Mister John’s Music, a boutique music school in Philadelphia, serves hundreds of families every week…

                                                                  Music Theatre Philly | Best Specialty Camp & Family Favorite Performing Arts Program – 2023 LOVE Awards
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                                                                    Music Theatre Philly is a vibrant professional training ground for young artists in theatre and…

                                                                    Natural Creativity
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                                                                      Natural Creativity is a resource center for self-directed education located in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.

                                                                      PAFA Youth and Family Programs – Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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                                                                        PAFA Youth and Family programs offer a variety of opportunities for young artists and their families…

                                                                        Philadelphia Ballet
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                                                                          School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the…

                                                                          Riverbend Environmental Education Center
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                                                                            Riverbend Environmental Education Center teaches environmental principles to children in Southeastern Pennsylvania through a direct…

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                                                                              Sawubona Creativity Project weaves social emotional learning and character development skills into theater arts programs…

                                                                              Spanish Exploradores
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                                                                                Looking for a fun and engaging way for your child to learn Spanish? Spanish Exploradores…

                                                                                Spanish Workshop for Children | Best Language Program – 2023 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                  Spanish Workshop for Children is a Spanish immersion program for children (15 months and up).

                                                                                  The Craftship
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                                                                                    The Craftship helps kids, adults, and families connect through crafting.

                                                                                    The Philadelphia Dance Academy | Best Dance Studio – 2023 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                      The Philadelphia Dance Academy offers the following programs: Early Childhood, Primary, Pre-Professional Ballet, Theater, Contemporary,…

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                                                                                        The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia offers a captivating and educational…

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                                                                                          Experience the magic of theatre, year-round, at Wolf Performing Arts Center!

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