Tot-Time Child Development Centers' Kindergarten program is ideal for children who are too young to attend a mainstream school or who thrive in small classroom settings.
During the pre-school years your child is enjoying the thrill of exploration and discovery.
Our teachers and staff strive to nurture this passion for learning and use a variety of methods to teach your child "the basics." In addition to individual and group activities, games, and arts and crafts, your child may have the opportunity to engage in educational programs on one of the classroom computers.** Pre-School is the time when we focus on developing your child's language skills and vocabulary.
We also teach your child to recognize colors, letters and numbers.
At our centers, your baby will enjoy a day filled with love, individualized attention and play.
Our caregivers provide a nurturing, home-like environment for your baby by using gentle voices, playing soft music and adhering to your child's individual feeding and sleeping schedule.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Time For Tots ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Tot-Time Child Development Centers' Kindergarten program is ideal for children who are too young to attend a mainstream school or who thrive in small classroom settings. During the pre-school years your child is enjoying the thrill of exploration and discovery. Our teachers and staff strive to nurture this passion for learning and use a variety of methods to teach your child "the basics." In addition to individual and group activities, games, and arts and crafts, your child may have the opportunity to engage in educational programs on one of the classroom computers.** Pre-School is the time when we focus on developing your child's language skills and vocabulary. We also teach your child to recognize colors, letters and numbers. At our centers, your baby will enjoy a day filled with love, individualized attention and play. Our caregivers provide a nurturing, home-like environment for your baby by using gentle voices, playing soft music and adhering to your child's individual feeding and sleeping schedule.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Time For Tots?
The application deadline for Time For Tots is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Time For Tots located?
Time For Tots is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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