Main Line Preschool & Private School Open Houses: October 2021
There’s nothing quite like an open house and personal tour to get to know a school’s community when you’re searching for the right fit.
Find out when to visit the best preschools and private schools around the Main Line with our October Open House Calendar. We encourage you to visit each school you’re considering with a virtual or in person open house and tour, get to know their faculty and staff, and connect with experienced families in our Main Line Parent Community group on Facebook.
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Admissions Events Throughout the Fall
Ages 4-18 • 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne
Families who are interested in learning about an intellectually rich atmosphere that promotes a growth mindset, encourages lifelong learning, and emphasizes social and environmental justice.This is a supportive community-base for homeschooling families. If interested, families are encouraged to fill out an inquiry form to learn more about if this is a good fit for them.
RSVP: https://cupolaacademy.org/admissions-process
Contact: info@cupolaacademy.org | 610-255-7188
Nursery – Grade 8 • 475 Shadeland Avenue, Drexel Hill
Families with children who want to learn more about a nurturing academic environment where students develop an aptitude for critical thinking, confidence in presenting to large groups, a passion for lifelong learning, and dedication to serving others. HCA works to educate students diverse in race, culture, and religious beliefs.
RSVP: https://www.holychildacademy.com/cf_forms/view.cfm?formID=202
Contact: Rebecca Kellich, Director of Admissions: rkellich@holychildacademy.com | 610-259-2712
3 Months – 5 years • 116 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore
For families looking to learn more about the fundamentals of learning language through complete Spanish immersion. Parents will be able to learn more about the fun and engaging activities that Mi Casita provides their students. If interested, schedule a tour through the interest form!
RSVP: https://micasitapreschool.com/interest-form/
Contact: 484-413-2695
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
K – Grade 12 • 652 Midland Avenue, Midland
Families who are interested in learning more about what a virtual learning environment looks like are able to sign up for a virtual information session. Families can learn about their innovative curriculum and instruction, their community, choices and opportunities, and the right technology.
RSVP: https://www.pacyber.org/session/
Contact: Edward Elder, President: edward.elder@pacyber.org | 1-888-722-9237
Toddlers through Pre-K • 602 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
Their mission is to encourage scholars (both boys and girls) to reach their full potential by providing stem focused-hands on learning. They work to bridge the gap of enrollment in STEM fields. They help children how to think, not what to think. Open houses are held every 2nd Saturday of the month. This goes from September through June.
RSVP: https://stempreparatory.org/schedule-a-tour/ola/services/schedule-a-tour
Contact: info@stempreparatory.org | 267-687-2402
Valley Forge Educational Services Open House
Ages 5-24 • 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA 19355
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Families with children and adults with special needs are invited to learn about VFES’s curriculum and instruction, clinical services, employment services, summer programs, respite, retreats and more.
RSVP: https://www.vfes.net/openhouse
Contact: Sheba Simms, Director of Marketing & Communications: shsimms@vfes.net | 610-296-6725 x116
Preschool • 1455 West Hill Road, Bryn Mawr
Families with preschool aged children interested in learning more about their varied curriculum. This is balanced with play and multisensory academic instruction, the children explore and satisfy their curiosities while developing their cognitive, social/emotional, and physical skills. If interested, parents can request a tour through their website, and also through reaching out to the director of admissions.
RSVP: http://www.thewesthillschool.org/about-us/request-a-school-tour/
Contact: Michelle Fleitas, Director of Admissions, Finance & Communications | michelle@thewesthillschool.org
Three years – Kindergarten • 1321 Beaumont Drive, Gladwyne
Parents who are interested in a Montessori education for their children are invited to schedule a tour to view the school and learn more about the values that they stand for. Their teaching philosophy is based around the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child. All projects are designed to support their growth and intellectual curiosity.
RSVP: https://wetherillschool.org/enrollment/
Contact: info@wetherillschool.org | 610-649-2299
Pre-K to Grade 12 • 975 Westtown Road, West Chester
Westtown School emphasizes that each child and family has unique needs, so their open house format has become a more personalized and intimate experience. These formats will allow families to dive deeper into the specific questions and interests. In person open house events for Lower and Middle School families will begin after October 2nd. However, you can virtually attend an open house at any time.
Lower School Open House RSVP: https://www.westtown.edu/admission
Contact: Tearson Morrison, Director of Admission: 610-399-7904 | admissions@westtown.edu
The Notre Dame faculty and staff invite you to reach out to the admissions team to schedule a phone or video conversation, or feel free to schedule a campus tour at your convenience.
RSVP: https://www.ndapa.org/cf_forms/view.cfm?formID=410s
Contact: Kara Brown, Associate Director of Upper School Admissions: ksbrown@ndapa.org | 610-971-0498 x 2
Monday, October 4, 2021
Friends’ Central School Lower School Virtual Open House
Nursery to Grade 5 • 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood
9:30 am
Families with children who are looking for joy-filled learning which is embedded in play, exploration, and discovery. Families will discover the broad and varied lower school curriculum which provides each child with the opportunity to explore, discover new interests, and shine. Many of these classes are small and the instruction is individualized, which allows for students to progress at their own pace.
RSVP: https://info.friendscentral.org/visit-fcs-all-schools#two
Contact: Andrea Dominic Lubrano, Director of Lower School Admission: alubrano@friendscentral.org | 610-642-7575 x7454
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Gladwyne Montessori Virtual Information Session
Infants to 12 years • 920 Youngs Ford Road, Gladwyne
7:30 pm
Parents who are interested in Montessori education are invited to learn more about their research based curriculum, which provides an individualized learning experience that cultivates depth of knowledge and the values required to be actively engaged global citizens.
Contact: Becca Williams, Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management: 610-649-1761
RSVP: https://www.gladwyne.org/admissions/visit-us, You can also schedule an in-person appointment as well.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Friends’ Central School Middle & Upper School Fall Open House
Grades 6 to 12 • 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood
9:00 am
Families with children and teenagers from grades six through twelve looking for their kids to experience a challenging and thoughtful curriculum. This curriculum cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of these kids. They will participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion.
RSVP: https://info.friendscentral.org/visit-fcs-all-schools#two
Contact: Slyvia Indyk Devietti, Associate Director of Admissions for Middle and Upper School: sdevietti@friendscentral.org | 610-645-4494
Friday, October 8, 2021
Grades 1 to 12 • 1200 River Rd, Conshohocken
9 am – 10 am
Aim Academy is a coeducational, independent school in Conshohocken dedicated to providing extraordinary educational opportunities to children in grades 1-12 with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Families who are interested in learning more are invited to attend their open houses. If you cannot make one, there are several different dates to attend throughout the fall.
RSVP: https://www.aimpa.org/admissions/discoveraim
Contact: Laura Rup, Admission Director: lrup@aimpa.org | 215-948-9517
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Friends’ Central School Lower School Admissions Tours
Nursery to Grade 5 • 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood
9:00 am
Families with children who are looking for joy-filled learning which is embedded in play, exploration, and discovery. Families will discover the broad and varied lower school curriculum which provides each child with the opportunity to explore, discover new interests, and shine. Many of these classes are small and the instruction is individualized, which allows for students to progress at their own pace.
RSVP: https://info.friendscentral.org/visit-fcs-all-schools#two
Contact: Andrea Dominic Lubrano, Director of Lower School Admission: alubrano@friendscentral.org | 610-642-7575 x7454
Toddlers through Pre-K 604 • 602 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
Their mission is to encourage scholars (both boys and girls) to reach their full potential by providing stem focused-hands on learning. They work to bridge the gap of enrollment in STEM fields. They help children how to think, not what to think.
Open houses are held every 2nd Saturday of the month. This goes from September through June.
RSVP: https://stempreparatory.org/schedule-a-tour/ola/services/schedule-a-tour
Contact: info@stempreparatory.org | 267-687-2402
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Villa Maria Academy Lower School
Grades Pre K to 8 • 370 Central Avenue, Malvern
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Villa Maria works to blend spirituality with academics in a nurturing learning environment for students. They focus on leadership and service. Their educational process is student-centered and not limited to just the walls of the classroom. Parents are encouraged to attend their open house to see if this is the best fit for their child!
RSVP: https://vm-pa.client.renweb.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?memberid=2691
Contact: Jennifer Gentleman Rose, Director of Enrollment Management: jrose@vmahs.org | 610-644-2551 ext. 1020
Friends’ Central School Lower School: Admissions Tours
Nursery to Grade 5 • 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood
Families with children who are looking for joy-filled learning which is embedded in play, exploration, and discovery. Families will discover the broad and varied lower school curriculum which provides each child with the opportunity to explore, discover new interests, and shine. Many of these classes are small and the instruction is individualized, which allows for students to progress at their own pace.
RSVP: https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/admission-events
Contact: Andrea Dominic Lubrano, Director of Lower School Admission: alubrano@friendscentral.org | 610-642-7575 x7454
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy: Virtual Open House
Grades 6 – 12 • 272 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr
7:00 pm
Barrack’s Virtual Open House events provide an opportunity for you to hear from administration, faculty, and current students, and gain a fuller understanding of why their students love where they learn.
RSVP: https://www.jbha.org/admissions/open-house
Contact: Beth Rivkind, Director of Admissions: 610-922-2347 or brivkind@jbha.org
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Gladwyne Montessori Virtual Information Session
Infants to 12 years • 920 Youngs Ford Road, Gladwyne
7:30 pm
Parents who are interested in Montessori education are invited to learn more about their research based curriculum, which provides an individualized learning experience that cultivates depth of knowledge and the values required to be actively engaged global citizens.
Contact: Becca Williams, Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management: 610-649-1761
RSVP: https://www.gladwyne.org/admissions/visit-us, You can also schedule an in-person appointment as well.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Grades 1 to 12 • 1200 River Rd, Conshohocken
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Aim Academy is a coeducational, independent school in Conshohocken dedicated to providing extraordinary educational opportunities to children in grades 1-12 with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Families who are interested in learning more are invited to attend their open houses. If you cannot make one, there are several different dates to attend throughout the fall.
RSVP: https://www.aimpa.org/admissions/discoveraim
Contact: Laura Rup, Admission Director: lrup@aimpa.org | 215-948-9517
Grades 9 to 12 • 8605 W Cheltenham Ave, Wyndmoor
9:00 am – 11:00am
Parents of prospective students are invited to attend a “Morning at La Salle.” The program provides parents with an academic presentation, classroom visits, and a question and answer session with faculty, administrators, and students. Space is limited, so individuals are encouraged to pre-register early to reserve your spot.
RSVP: Kevin Dougherty, Vice President of Enrollment Services: doughertyK@lschs.org
Contact: https://www.lschs.org/admissions/visit
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Villa Maria Academy Lower School
Grades Pre K to 8 • 370 Central Avenue, Malvern
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Villa Maria works to blend spirituality with academics in a nurturing learning environment for students. They focus on leadership and service. Their educational process is student-centered and not limited to just the walls of the classroom. Parents are encouraged to attend their open house to see if this is the best fit for their child!
RSVP: https://vm-pa.client.renweb.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?memberid=2691
Contact: Jennifer Gentleman Rose, Director of Enrollment Management: jrose@vmahs.org | 610-644-2551 ext. 1020
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Sacred Heart Academy: Virtual Admission Event
Grades K – 8 • 480 S Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Sacred Heart works to produce self-confident women, provide a challenging intellectual education, to develop a love of God, and to create a desire to help others. If you and your family are interested in learning more about their community, educational values, and their mission, you are encouraged to attend their virtual admissions event!
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E1iad4ftRqONTg-0AZcWOw
Contact: Tammy Hart, Director of Enrollment: tammy.hart@SHAbrynmawr.org
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Transition and Adult Resource Fair at Valley Forge Educational Services
Ages 5-24 • 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA 19355
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Families with children and adults with special needs, ages 5-24, are invited to meet and get to know 30+ vendors including a variety of supportive employment organizations, residential service providers, community support services, continuing education programs, benefits counselors, family advocates, special needs financial planning experts, and recreational and leisure activities specifically for adults with special needs. This event is free and open to the community.
Details: https://www.vfes.net/resourcefair
Contact: Sheba Simms, Director of Marketing & Communications: shsimms@vfes.net | 610-296-6725 x116
Westtown Upper School Virtual Open House (Upper School)
9th – 12th grade • 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382-5700
7:00 pm
If you are interested in the Upper School, you are invited to their Virtual Open House on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This format allows you to personalize your open house experience, all from the comfort of your home or office. Registration is required and space is limited.
Details: https://info.westtown.edu/2021-virtualoh
Contact: If you have questions, please reach out to the Admissions Office at 610-399-7900 or email admissions@westtown.edu.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Friends’ Central School Middle & Upper School Virtual Fall Open House
Grades 6 to 12 • 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood
9 am
Families with children and teenagers from grades six through twelve looking for their kids to experience a challenging and thoughtful curriculum. This curriculum cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of these kids. They will participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion.
RSVP: https://info.friendscentral.org/visit-fcs-all-schools#two
Contact: Slyvia Indyk Devietti, Associate Director of Admissions for Middle and Upper School: sdevietti@friendscentral.org | 610-645-4494
Friends’ Central School Lower School Virtual Open House
Nursery to Grade 5 • 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood
5:30 pm
Families with children who are looking for joy-filled learning which is embedded in play, exploration, and discovery. Families will discover the broad and varied lower school curriculum which provides each child with the opportunity to explore, discover new interests, and shine. Many of these classes are small and the instruction is individualized, which allows for students to progress at their own pace.
RSVP: https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/admission-events
Contact: Andrea Dominic Lubrano, Director of Lower School Admission: alubrano@friendscentral.org | 610-642-7575 x7454
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