Philadelphia Family Members

Cora Early Years

“Cora Early Years is a wonderful community with an involved parent group that actively fundraises and welcomes newcomers. As a Keystone 4-star facility, it provides excellent learning opportunities for children. My child has grown tremendously in her development, enhancing her imagination, creativity, persistence, and problem-solving skills through activities like circle time, centers, and book reading.” – Rae W.

Edwin M. Stanton School

“Stanton is an incredible public school that fostered my daughter’s love of learning and growing. They are a smaller-sized school so classes are intimate and everyone knows everyone. The teachers are top tier and go above and beyond for the students day in and day out. The administration has been consistent for a decade with no leadership changes or turnovers, and they really know the school and community’s needs and use that to help students grow.” – Caroline W.

French International/ L’école Française Internationale

“Wonderful language immersion program, warm and kind teachers. Lots of diversity in the school, with many nations represented, so there is a lot exposure to other cultures.” – Erika H.

Friends School Haverford

“I can”t speak highly enough about the fantastic programming and staff at Friends School Haverford (FSH) – both as a pediatric psychologist and mom. Faced with a global pandemic and timid kiddo, my husband and I had so many feelings about sending our oldest to school. FSH made the decision so easy. We felt welcome into their community and knew our son would be safe and surrounded by nurturing professionals who would help him explore and learn, all while safely interacting with same-age peers. He is truly having the time of his life and blossoming before our eyes.” – Angie F.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

“Very personal approach. Staff is friendly to children and family. Administration is very in touch with families.” – Brandy S.

Perelman Jewish Day School

“The staff is amazing and the school has a wonderful sense of community.” – Jody L.

Project P.L.A.Y. School

“Project P.L.A.Y. centers play and follows the kids’ lead based on what they’re interested in. The kids have a lot of autonomy and get to explore all sorts of crafts, games, and outdoor play in a supportive, caring environment. And the location in the BOK building offers endless opportunities to visit and learn from artists, musicians, makers, and more.” – Claire F.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s Early Childhood Center (ECC)

“The ECC (early childhood center) at SCH is an outstanding program for raising smart, kind, inquisitive humans. Starting at 18 months, though 4 years, the teachers are caring, knowledgeable and nurturing, creating a caring community. They use the regio Emilia method, teaching the kids through play in a Montessori-style building with brand new classrooms (it opened in 2020) as well as outside on myriad playgrounds and in the wissahickon. The environment is safe, fun, and supportive and we wish we didn’t have to leave for pre-K! Ms Janet and her team are the best – they sometimes take awhile to get back to you because they program is new and growing exponentially but it’s worth being patient.” – Stef A.

St. Margaret School

“I like SMS because its location is convenient and the class sizes are small. My child gets all the attention she needs. The principal tries to know all the kids’ names. It’s all-day kindergarten which was a significant concern I had. Also, her teacher is the best when it comes to responding to emails.” – Tava O.