The Cuddle Zone Learning Center (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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The Cuddle Zone Learning Center

445 Allentown Drive Allentown, PA 18109

Tel: (610) 434-2644

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 137 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 137 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Cuddle Zone Learning Center 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-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Cuddle Zone Learning Center
Nursery	18
Pre-K	94
Kind	1
Ungraded	24

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

School Motto

Making a difference in the lives of children

Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Infant care $275, Toddlers $265, PreK WA $155, Summer PreK 230

Summer Program Cost

$230

Summer Program Cost Notes

Field Trips activity fees 140

Admissions Director

Michele McEllroy

Admissions Associate

Heather Scherer

Application URL

School Notes

The Cuddle Zone Learning Center, Inc. opened in December 1995. We are licensed by the PA Department of Welfare and the PA Department of Education.
We offer FREE PreK for qualifying families.
The center is locally owned and operated by Michele McEllroy.
Our staff are caring and nurturing professionals.
We are security oriented.
We have a secured front lobby entrance that is equipped with a doorbell and cameras connected to our classrooms.
Photo identification is required when picking up children.
Each classroom is equipped with video cameras that are monitored from the front office.
Our playgrounds are fenced in on either side of our building.
The Cuddle Zone's philosophy is to provide opportunities for meaningful learning experiences in a safe nurturing environment.
These encounters are based on each child's needs, interests, challenges, and abilities. We provide our infants and toddlers with just the right amount of stimulation to promote and contribute to their development.
For our older children, Preschool through School Age, our curriculum emphasizes fine and gross motor skills and cognitive, visual, and auditory development through adult and peer interaction.
These skills provide building blocks upon which future abilities and talents will be recognized and encouraged.
We are a PreK Counts Site and Keystone Stars Star 4 facility.

The Cuddle Zone Learning Center, Inc. opened in December 1995. We are licensed by the PA Department of Human Services and the PA Department of Education. The center is locally owned and operated by Michele McEllroy. Our staff are caring and nurturing professionals. We are security oriented. We have a secured front lobby entrance that is equipped with a doorbell and cameras connected to our classrooms. Picture identification is required when picking up children. Each classroom is equipped with video cameras that are monitored from the front office. Our playgrounds are fenced in on either side of our building. The Cuddle Zone's philosophy is to provide opportunities for meaningful learning experiences in a safe nurturing environment. These encounters are based on each child's needs, interests, challenges, and abilities. We provide our infants and toddlers with just the right amount of stimulation to promote and contribute to their development. For our older children, Preschool through School Age, our curriculum emphasizes fine and gross motor skills and cognitive, visual, and auditory development through adult and peer interaction. These skills provide building blocks upon which future abilities and talents will be recognized and encouraged.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Cuddle Zone Learning Center cost?

The Cuddle Zone Learning Center's tuition is approximately $230 for summer students.

Does The Cuddle Zone Learning Center offer a summer program?

Yes, The Cuddle Zone Learning Center offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is The Cuddle Zone Learning Center's ranking?

The Cuddle Zone Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Cuddle Zone Learning Center?

The application deadline for The Cuddle Zone Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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