Philadelphia Family Education Guide: Fall 2021
Your guide to the BEST schools, preschools, and enrichment programs in Philly and beyond!
Presented by the Philadelphia Family Team
Philly Interactive Independent Schools & Preschools Map
The Philly Family Community knows best! Scroll and click through our Education Partners’ Stories and Directory below to learn about the amazing independent schools, preschools, and enrichment programs that serve our area.
And don’t miss our Preschool & Private School Open House Calendars by month! We encourage you to visit each school you’re considering with a virtual or in person open house because there’s nothing quite like a personal tour to get to know a school’s community when you’re searching for the right fit. We’re pretty sure by the time you reach the end you’ll have some great contenders for your student in mind. (Be sure to check back each week, we’ll be adding Education Partners’ Open House and Admissions Event dates as they join!)
Our Interactive Independent Schools & Preschools Map features the Education Partners our team has worked with since 2013 to bring you the most comprehensive resource to help you focus your school search.
Want to see more options around the Main Line and Western Suburbs? Visit mainlineparent.com/edu to connect with the Main Line Parent Community’s recommended schools.
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Philadelphia Family Education Guide: Stories
Introducing Philly kids to the world of music, one song and activity at a time!
Sign up now for free live online STEAM classes for students in grades 5-8.
At Greene Towne Montessori, Kindergarten is the year where everything comes together, and children display confidence in skills like leadership, cooperation, discovery, and grace.
As COVID changed the world, PA Cyber never stopped learning.
Within a framework of evidence-based teaching methodologies, The Philadelphia School applies a distinct progressive educational approach that is renowned throughout the region and has established the school’s reputation as a center for joyful, life-long learning.
Silver linings help remind us of our community’s resilience and this opportunity for growth during a school year that is unlike anything we have ever experienced.
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 Philly Baby 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.
AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…
An independent school in Abington with a history of successfully serving students with learning disabilities…
Founded in 2017 by a lifelong educator and certified principal, Fishtown Montessori provides an incredibly…
Friends’ Central School is a Quaker, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in nursery through…
Greene Towne Montessori School instills in young children an understanding of learning as a personal…
Holy Child Academy (HCA) is an independent, Catholic school for boys and girls of all…
La Salle College High School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men…
Little City Montessori preschool offers the following programs: Toddler (2-3y), Primary (3-6y), and Kindergarten (5-6y)…
Mi Casita Preschool is Philadelphia and the Main Line's premier Spanish immersion preschool. Through project…
The Montgomery School is committed to meeting the unique developmental needs of elementary students, supporting…
PlayArts Creative is a play-based, arts immersion preschool located in the heart of Fishtown. Expanding…
With purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers, our Balanced Learning approach inspires children to…
The Fishtown School’s full-time daycare program for children ages three months to six years provides…
The Haverford School is a vibrant, private day school for remarkable boys, pre-kindergarten-12th grade. Their…
A pioneer in progressive education since 1972, The Philadelphia School (TPS) is a non-sectarian school…
The West Hill School is a unique coeducational preschool for children 2 years 7 months…
Located on a scenic, 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA , Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES)…
Waldron Mercy Academy is proud to be a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence…
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 Philly Baby 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.
Action Karate is a character-based martial arts school with multiple locations for families in the…
Enchanted Music Together, offers a range of classes-Babies Music Class, Mixed Aged Class for Kids…
GALOFC is a training organization run by former D1 Saint Joseph's University Men's Soccer captain…
Milestone Therapy Group is dedicated to providing exceptional Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy…
Music Play Patrol is a music education company based in Philadelphia, PA focused on providing…
National Kids Gym (NKG) is a mobile gymnastics and movement-based program that brings the gym…
Take an awe-inspiring journey through the past and connect with diverse cultures of today in…
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1805 as the first art museum and…
Indoor Sports Facility in Center City Philadelphia with two turf fields, a basketball/volleyball court, two…
Philadelphia Rock Gym(s), also known as "PRG" currently operates five premier Philadelphia area indoor climbing…
Philly Music Lessons specializes in connecting students of all ages and skill levels with great…
Redwood Educational Services offers families a dynamic, comprehensive, and highly personalized educational consulting service.
Riverbend campers experience the best of outdoor play and learning. Hiking, exploration of our stream…
Roots With Ruark brings you and your little one a music class full of energy…
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a non-profit organization located in Philadelphia’s East Fairmount Park.…
The Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research…
Over 25 different camps in 5 award winning studios; Jr. Robotics & Coding, Design &…
The Philadelphia Dance Academy offers the following programs: Early Childhood, Primary, Pre-Professional Ballet, Theater, Contemporary,…
The Walnut Street Theatre, founded in 1808, is America's Oldest Theatre. It is also the…
West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts at Uptown! the door is open to a…
Wolf Performing Arts Center is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through learning,…
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