Jenkintown Day Nursery (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 170 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Jenkintown Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jenkintown Day Nursery
Nursery	90
Pre-K	60
Kind	20

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Year Founded

1903

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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School Notes

Jenkintown Day Nursery was founded in 1903 by Mrs. Theodore B. Culver who saw the need for day care for children who were left unattended while their mother was at work.
She believed there should be shelter and care for the young children of poor, working women regardless of race, creed or color, whose employment calls them from their home. Fees were set on a sliding scale based on income and still are today! As the number of children in care increased, JDN moved to new locations settling into our current building in 1965 and adding our new Playhouse in 2003.
Jenkintown Day Nursery has a richly diverse population and is the oldest private day care center in Montgomery County.
JDN has a dedicated voluntary board of directors who raise the funds that keep the program affordable to all families. Our goal is to promote your childs independence, self-esteem, positive attitudes and readiness skills through exposing your child to a wide variety of activities that enhance his/her social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
Our curriculum is designed to allow children to learn at their own pace and allows us to meet their individual needs.
We follow the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards throughout our curriculum and participate in the Keystones STARS Program.
We have achieved STAR 4 status (the highest) which shows our commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Jenkintown Day Nursery is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Jenkintown Day Nursery provides quality early education child care for children ages 2 to kindergarten. Jenkintown Day Nursery provides a truly enriching environment, allowing parents to work to support their families with the utmost confidence in their childs care. Jenkintown Day Nursery provides an outstanding start to a child's education in small and nurturing classes. Students develop a love for learning. Jenkintown Day Nursery's teachers promote independence, self-esteem, positive attitudes and readiness skills in their students, preparing them for success. Because we care about both the needs of the child and the family, we welcome parents participation and invite them to participate in a variety of programs. Over the years, parents who remember their own experiences at JDN have come back to entrust their children to be nurtured by our capable, loving teachers.

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How much does Jenkintown Day Nursery cost?

Jenkintown Day Nursery's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What is Jenkintown Day Nursery's ranking?

Jenkintown Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Jenkintown Day Nursery?

The application deadline for Jenkintown Day Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).