2025 Faces of Early Childhood Education
Meet the dedicated leaders shaping early childhood education across the Main Line. These individuals bring passion and care to their schools, helping young learners thrive.
As parents, we all want to give our children the best possible start. That’s why we created the Early Childhood Education Guide — to help you explore top-rated preschools, daycare centers, early learning programs, and local experts across the Main Line.
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At the heart of these programs are passionate, dedicated leaders who create nurturing environments for our youngest learners. We’re honored to spotlight some of the amazing directors who are shaping the future of early childhood education in our community.
Here’s to a bright beginning — and the people who make it possible.
Angela Bruno
Owner
Bright Minds Preschool of the Main Line
150 North Radnor Chester Road, Wayne
Bright Minds Preschool of the Main Line (formerly Kids’ Clubhouse) offers a modern, literacy-based, hands-on learning environment designed to engage and inspire children ages 2 to 5 years old, helping them build essential skills for early academic success.
Brittany Allison
Director
Primrose School of Devon
20 N Waterloo Road, Devon
Primrose School of Devon supports children from infancy through Pre-K with a mix of play and teacher-guided learning, helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a warm, nurturing environment.
Courtney Sanchez
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford
The Haverford School’s pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs combine hands-on learning with teachers who are experts in teaching boys. They help young boys grow into confident, curious learners through small group instruction and enriching experiences in science, art, music, and more.
Hadley Ruggles
Head of School
920 Youngs Ford Road, Gladwyne
Gladwyne Montessori welcomes children from six weeks old into nurturing, hands-on environments that support early development. Their Infant, Toddler, and Primary programs promote independence, confidence, and curiosity, building a strong foundation for future success.
Katie Zuber
Director of Admissions
410 West Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville
Kimberton Waldorf School’s early childhood program nurtures creativity and confidence through play, nature, and hands-on activities. Set in a screen-free, home-like environment on their expansive campus, children explore and learn through meaningful daily rhythms and natural materials.
Shari Prensky
ECLC Director
Adath Israel ECLC
250 North Highland Avenue, Merion Station
The Early Childhood Learning Center at Adath Israel offers a nurturing, hands-on environment where children grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. The program blends academic excellence with a focus on Jewish heritage, traditions, and values, fostering creativity, independence, and community.
Susan Zickler
Center Director
The Haverford Center at The Haverford School
450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford
The Haverford Center cares for children 6 weeks to 4 years with a creative, balanced program supporting all areas of development. Infants are provided safe and nurturing care, while toddlers and preschoolers engage in play and learning that supports the development of life skills.
Discover the dedicated leaders shaping early childhood education in our community and the programs helping children thrive. For more trusted resources and expert guidance, explore the Main Line Early Childhood Education Guide, the Philadelphia Family Early Childhood Education Guide, and the Bucks County Parent Early Childhood Education Guide. Together, we can support every child’s journey toward a bright and successful start.
