Charlestown Playhouse, founded in 1936, is licensed by the PADepartment of Education as a private play-based preschool and kindergarten.
The focus of Charlestown Playhouse is learning through play, both indoors and outdoors, with an approach that promotes a positive self-concept.
The building and grounds are in a pleasant country setting on 2.5 wooded acres.
As a parent cooperative, families help in the classrooms and participate inmany other ways to help the school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,175
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1936
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$4175 for M-Fr (9am-11:45am)
$6135 for additional 3 afternoons per week
*Financial Aid Available
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Faith Koons
School Notes
- At Charlestown Playhouse (Playschool) we believe that it is through play that children learn best about themselves and their world, through active involvement with real materials and experiences. Imaginative play enables children to try out differentroles and act out inner feelings and new experiences in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance and in a way that respects each child's individuality and interests. Playschool teachers approach the care of young children with open minds and warm hearts and with certain basic beliefs about the preschool child. Everychild needs two things; love and respect. To believe in themselves,children need to feel that the adults around them believe in them as separate individuals with the right to form their own opinions, express their own desires, and to make their own mistakes.The Charlestown Playhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, ordisability in admission or access to, or treatment in or employment in, its educational programs or activities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Charlestown Playhouse Inc. cost?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.'s tuition is approximately $4,175 for private students.
What schools are Charlestown Playhouse Inc. often compared to?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is often viewed alongside schools like Vfkh Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is Charlestown Playhouse Inc.'s ranking?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. 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 Charlestown Playhouse Inc.?
The application deadline for Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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