Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College
The Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College invites children to explore and learn in a nurturing, enriched environment that helps them master foundational academic skills while becoming more creative, caring, and self-confident.
Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College
Research shows that play enhances children's problem-solving and social skills, leading to more curious, independent, joyful learners. The Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College invites children to explore and learn in a nurturing, enriched environment that helps them master foundational academic skills while becoming more creative, caring, and self-confident. Learning to play, playing to learn!
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Phebe Anna Thorne's Programs
Thorne offers traditional programs for toddlers, preschool and Kindergarten as well as specialized programs for children with speech language needs.
The Kindergarten at Haverford College offers a full-day developmentally appropriate, child-centered program in a small and nurturing setting. This program provides a traditional kindergarten curriculum with many opportunities for active play and social interaction. There are limited spots available in their Kindergarten class for the 2024-25 school year. Contact Amanda Ulrich for enrollment information at 610-526-7913.
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Has your child attended Phebe Anna Thorne School? Share an endorsement below to support local parents like you in our Main Line Parent Community!
Sarah T.
The Thorne School is so much more than a pre-school-kindergarten program. To be sure it is an incredible learning environment with dedicated teachers and staff (including Bryn Mawr and Haverford College student teachers). Students learn through play and not only expand their intellectual curiosity but also develop important social and emotional skills. Our children have formed lasting friendships from the Thorne School that will withstand the test of time.
What makes the Thorne School truly special is that it is a community that nurtures parents/guardians as well as children. The lessons we as parents have learned from the Thorne school teachers and staff have been invaluable even as our children aged out of the Thorne School.
Main Line Parent Community Parent
Thorne is an exceptional kindergarten in the beautiful surroundings of Haverford College where every child is nurtured and encouraged to be a kind and empathetic friend.
Chelsea N
They are very caring and attentive environment for a little one. My son who is 3 loves his interactive classroom with kind teachers and engaging teaching aids. It’s the perfect place!
Main Line Parent Community Parent
A true hidden gem of a school– all our kids have or are currently attending Thorne (located on Bryn Mawr College’s campus). We’ve loved their learn to play and play to learn philosophy and warmth of the community.
Kelly B.
At each stage of Thorne school I have watched my daughter become more skilled at navigating social situations. She knows how to share, she knows how to stand up for herself, she knows how to play with old and new friends. The social emotional learning that happens at Thorne is extraordinary.