The Caring Center believe in offering families affordable, quality education along with flexible hours.
At Chesterbrook Academy, there are year-round opportunities for your child to learn and develop in a loving and secure environment.
We offer extended hours before and after school to children from infancy through eighth grade, along with summer camp.
The facilities at The Caring Center create feelings of comfort and confidence.
Children want to learn and play here. It's a place where they can feel safe and ready to absorb what the world has to offer.
Our programs are well appointed with appropriate learning aids, and toys and games that stimulate.
Our playgrounds have the latest equipment and meet state safety standards.
The Caring Center expertly combines academic learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
We engage children in a variety of ways that help them discover, explore and learn to their fullest potential.
Children are given plenty of room here for their bodies and minds to grow.
After all, both are growing at the same time. This is their introduction to a lifetime of learning, and it's a journey that should start out on the right foot.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Caring Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Caring Center?
The application deadline for The Caring Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Caring Center located?
The Caring Center is located in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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