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.
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.
We are a PreK Counts Site and Keystone Stars Star 4 facility.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Yearly Tuition: $232,175
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$232,175
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
School Notes
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Cuddle Zone Learning Center cost?
The Cuddle Zone Learning Center's tuition is approximately $232,175 for private students and $230 for summer students.
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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