Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Early Childhood Education Center
About the School
- Early Childhood Education Center in Gwynedd Valley, PA, offers a Catholic–affiliated, co–ed early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 98 students with a student–teacher ratio of 49:1 and employs 2 teachers.
- Founded in 1948, the center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Annual tuition is $45,000, above the Montgomery County average for elementary private schools.
- The student body includes approximately 4.55% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Early Childhood Education Center?
The application deadline for Early Childhood Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Early Childhood Education Center is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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(215) 646-4916
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(215) 699-5392
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
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(215) 646-8869
Distance: 1.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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