Free Methodist Daycare & Development Center is a Pennsylvania state-licensed daycare, preschool and Kindergarten.
Year-round programs are available for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Visit our web site at http://www.greensburgfmc.org/daycare.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Darlene Wareham
Admissions Associate
Jessica D'Amato
School Notes
- Experienced, state-certified teachers
- Christian faith-based curriculum
- Daily prayer and Bible lessons
- Computer classes available
- Full summer program
- All staff CPR/First Aid certified by the American Red Cross
- CCIS and CAO participant
- Secure facility
- 18-acre campus
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Free Methodist Childcare Center?
The application deadline for Free Methodist Childcare Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Free Methodist Childcare Center is Merakey Education Center (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Growing Tree Child Care Learning Center Inc (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Elizabeth Seton Montessori School (1.5 miles away)
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The Growing Tree Child Care Learning Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K-1 | 40 students 1.1 miles 100 Westpoint Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1180
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1180
1.1
K-1
40
Grades: PK-K | 22 students 1.5 miles 294 Frye Farm Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-8500
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-8500
1.5
PK-K
22
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
Grades: 4-12 | 11 students 1.9 miles 555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-2059
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-2059
1.9
4-12
11
High Acres School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 30 students 2 miles 371 Frye Farm Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 539-8909
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 539-8909
2
K
30
Grades: PK-10 | 83 students 3 miles 538 Rugh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 853-8308
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 853-8308
3
PK-10
83
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