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Main Line Parent Spring Education Guide

Your guide to the BEST Main Line schools, preschools, enrichment programs, and experts!

As parents, we all want to make sure our children receive the best education and enrichment opportunities possible. This guide is designed to help you navigate the wide range of public, private, and charter schools around the Main Line, as well as the many extracurricular and summer programs available.

 

We’ve highlighted stand-out programs, educators, and stories of local families who love their schools, preschools, and enrichment programs, but we need your help! Complete our PreK–Grade 12 School Survey to tell us about your experience so that we can share your LOVE with our readers. You’ll also find information on enrollment periods and open house events to help you and your child find the right school fit.

 

Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your child’s education. Whether you have preschoolers, elementary students, or teens, this guide has relevant resources for your family. We hope you find this Spring Education Guide useful as you plan for your child’s educational journey. Happy learning!

Main Line Parent Spring Education Guide
Philadelphia Family Spring Education Guide
Bucks County Parent Spring Education Guide

Presented by the Main Line Parent Team

Main Line Parent is published by a team of local women who are dedicated to building community with families raising their kids around the Main Line and Philly’s Western Suburbs to connect them with resources, events, and each other.

Main Line Parent Education Guide: Stories

Find out when to visit the best preschools and private schools around the Main Line with our Open House Guide and Admissions Events Calendar.

Children in the early education program at Bright Minds Preschool of the Main Line play on the floor

There are lots of wonderful early childhood education programs around the Main Line! Learn about their different missions and philosophies to find the best fit for your child during these magical years.

Main Line educators share some of the habits of highly successful students for all parents who want to help their child excel in school.

Three siblings sitting against a rock while hiking

The Pedemonti family shares their experience with this intellectually rich atmosphere that promotes a growth mindset, encourages lifelong learning, and more.

A Montgomery County family finds PA Cyber Charter School to be the ideal learning environment for their two sons.  

Find out why Phebe Anna Thorne is getting A’s from parents on its social emotional learning curriculum 

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A unique fifth grade curriculum that helps this age group transition from lower to middle school

students learning around a table at MLCA

Main Line Classical Academy, in Bryn Mawr, instills a joyful, lifelong love of STEM in its K -12 students. 

La Salle College High School student and teacher in a science lab.

Giving students the freedom to decide, encouraging independence and motivation

Experiential learning is an educational promise.

Learn about the time-tested and hands-on education your child can find at Gladwyne Montessori School

Expand your child's strengths through learning around the Main Line with these education and enrichment local businesses our Community LOVES.

Main Line Parent Education Partner Schools & Preschools

Main Line Parent Education Partner Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families around the Main Line. The Members below support the Main Line Parent Community and our Education Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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Academy of Notre Dame | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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    The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, located in Villanova, PA, is an independent, college-preparatory,…

    AIM Academy
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      AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…

      AUMPreschool | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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        At AUMP, students experience the magic of learning through play! Imagination thrives, friendships blossom, and…

        Benchmark School | Excellence in Education for Students with Learning Differences – 2024 LOVE Awards
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          Benchmark School is a leader in providing research-based, personalized education for children with dyslexia, ADHD,…

          Bright Minds Preschool of the Main Line | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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            Now Pre-enrolling children who will be 2 years old by 9/1/2025 for our 2025/26 school…

            Cupola Academy | Best Homeschool Resource – 2024 LOVE Awards
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              Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.

              Episcopal Academy
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                The Episcopal Academy is an independent, coeducational, preK-12 school on a modern, 123 acre-campus in…

                Fáilte Microschool
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                  Fáilte serves as an inclusive haven for children seeking an alternative to conventional schooling.

                  Friends’ Central School
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                    Friends’ Central School is a Quaker, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in nursery through…

                    Fusion Academy
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                      Fusion Academy is a private school in Ardmore and Malvern, where classes are one-to-one: one…

                      Gladwyne Montessori
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                        Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the…

                        Holy Child Academy Drexel Hill | Excellence in Education — 2024 LOVE Awards
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                          Founded in 1927, Holy Child Academy has a long history of academic excellence and spiritual…

                          Kimberton Waldorf School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                            Kimberton Waldorf School (KWS) is a nurturing, natural haven for students seeking an academically rich and…

                            La Salle College High School
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                              La Salle College High School is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men…

                              Mi Casita
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                                Mi Casita Preschool is Philadelphia and the Main Line's premier Spanish immersion preschool. Through project…

                                Montgomery School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                  Montgomery School ignites each child’s love of learning and fosters their talents during the most…

                                  Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
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                                    YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM TO FIND YOUR PATH AT NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY

                                    Open Connections | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Homeschool Resource
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                                      At Open Connections, they empower young people and adults to create the life they want, full of…

                                      Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                        The Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College invites children to explore and learn…

                                        Spanish Workshop for Children  | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Language Program
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                                          Spanish Workshop for Children is a Spanish immersion program for children (15 months and up).

                                          St. Aloysius Academy
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                                            St. Aloysius Academy's mission is to prepare young boys for roles of Christian leadership and…

                                            Haverford 1
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                                              The Haverford School is a vibrant, private day school for remarkable boys, pre-kindergarten-12th grade. Our…

                                              The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber)
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                                                PA Cyber is a public charter school and the premier online K-12 educational provider for…

                                                The West Hill School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                  The West Hill School is a unique coeducational preschool for children 2 years 7 months…

                                                  Trinity Preschool of Berwyn | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                    Trinity Preschool of Berwyn is a special community on the Main Line offering hands-on, creative,…

                                                    Waldron Mercy Academy | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                      Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse,…

                                                      Westtown School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                        An independent, Quaker, co-ed, pre-K through grade 12 day school with boarding options in grades…

                                                        Main Line Parent Education Partner Enrichment & Extracurricular Programs

                                                        Main Line Parent Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families around the Main Line. The Members below support the Main Line Parent Community and our Education Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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                                                        Abigail Hillman and Associates | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree — College Admission Prep
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                                                          The team at Abigail Hillman and Associates offers holistic, targeted application, tutoring, and test prep services from…

                                                          Action Karate Main Line
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                                                            Action Karate is the place for high-quality character-based martial arts and karate classes!

                                                            Athletes Untapped
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                                                              Helping young athletes build confidence & improve their skills through 1on1 sports coaching.

                                                              Ballet 180 | Best Dance Studio – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                Ballet 180 School inspires a 180-degree positive transformation of the mind, body, and soul through…

                                                                Beth David Reform Congregation
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                                                                  An intimate Reform synagogue committed to social justice, inclusiveness, and dynamic community engagement guided by…

                                                                  Big Blue Swim School Paoli | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Swim Lessons
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                                                                    Big Blue Swim School provides children with the skills they need to feel confident in…

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                                                                      BosonEd specializes in admissions consulting for students aiming to pursue higher education in the United…

                                                                      Educational Edge | 2024 Family Favorite – Tutor
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                                                                        Educational Edge specializes in matching students with exceptional educators for targeted instruction and enrichment.

                                                                        Heyday Youth
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                                                                          Heyday Youth sports programs offer children a fun and engaging way to create memories that…

                                                                          Ivy Experience | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – College Admission Prep
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                                                                            Preparing students for their collegiate futures through test prep, tutoring, and essay consulting.

                                                                            Joyful Connections | Developmental Service Hero — 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                              Joyful Connections provides parent mentoring and advocacy for families of neurodivergent children.

                                                                              Kimberly Ciardi Tutoring
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                                                                                Certa Pro Painters of Main Line provides a range of custom interior and exterior, residential…

                                                                                Kristina Pulcini Ballet Academy | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree — Dance Studio
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                                                                                  A dance experience your child will love, with magical performances in their new happy place.

                                                                                  Lalia Speech Therapy Services, LLC | Developmental Service Hero – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                    Lalia Speech Therapy Services provides private, pediatric therapy for little language learners, ages 1-5.

                                                                                    Meridee Winters School of Music | Best Music School – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                      Meridee Winters School of Music provides customized, convenient, online, in-home lessons for piano, guitar, voice,…

                                                                                      Music Theatre Philly
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                                                                                        Music Theatre Philly is a vibrant professional training ground for young artists in theatre and…

                                                                                        MY Advocacy LLC | Best Educational Advocate – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                          MY Advocacy LLC provides educational advocacy services to families with special needs children in the…

                                                                                          Neuropsychology and Education Services for Children and Adolescents (NECCA)
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                                                                                            NECCA is a clinic offering neuropsychological evaluations and intensive remediation of dyslexia, reading disorders, and…

                                                                                            Next Level Sports, Inc. | Best Youth Sports Program – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                              Next Level Sports, Inc develops the leadership potential of today's youth.

                                                                                              OWLS Therapy
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                                                                                                OWLS Therapy is a boutique, IN-HOME, private pediatric speech, language, and dyslexia therapy practice offering…

                                                                                                PAFA Youth and Family Programs – Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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                                                                                                  PAFA Youth and Family programs offer a variety of opportunities for young artists and their families…

                                                                                                  Parenting Playbook
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                                                                                                    Lisa Corcoran, a mother of nine children, teaches simple and effective tools and techniques that…

                                                                                                    Playfully Polite
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                                                                                                      Presilah Núñez Davis is the creator of Playfully Polite, a program for kids and teens…

                                                                                                      Riverbend 2
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                                                                                                        Riverbend Environmental Education Center teaches environmental principles to children in Southeastern Pennsylvania through a direct…

                                                                                                        Samantha Paige Rosen – Writer, Tutor, Coach | Best Tutor — 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                                          Samantha Paige Rosen’s writing, tutoring, teaching, and coaching is founded upon authenticity, collaboration, and excellence.

                                                                                                          Sensory FIT | Best Inclusive Play Space for Neurodiverse Kids – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                                            Sensory FIT provides an inclusive community space for all children, specifically those with special needs.

                                                                                                            Skyhawks Sports Academy & Supertots Delaware Valley
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                                                                                                              Skyhawks and SuperTots Delaware Valley's mission is to teach life skills through sports for ages…

                                                                                                              Spanish Workshop for Children  | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Language Program
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                                                                                                                Spanish Workshop for Children is a Spanish immersion program for children (15 months and up).

                                                                                                                Teacher Time To Go | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree Tutor
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                                                                                                                  Teacher Time To Go is a "travel to you" and virtual tutoring company providing Individualized…

                                                                                                                  The Baly Group
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                                                                                                                    The Baly Group is an college, boarding, and day school admissions counselors. They help families…

                                                                                                                    The Philadelphia Dance Academy | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Dance Studio
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                                                                                                                      PDA offers professional dance training in a positive environment, focusing on technique, wellness, and artistic…

                                                                                                                      Twirl
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                                                                                                                        Twirl was established in 2016 when owner Sam Sinns left his job as a dancer…

                                                                                                                        Uptown Studio | Best Performing Arts Program – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                                                          Join Uptown Studio (formerly WCStudio at Uptown) for an immersive summer of theatrical exploration!

                                                                                                                          Wolf Performing Arts Center | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Performing Arts Program
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                                                                                                                            Wolf Performing Arts Center offers children ages preschool-12th grade theatre education including lessons, performances, classes,…

                                                                                                                            Young Rembrandts Chester County, PA  | Best Art Classes – 2024 LOVE Awards
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                                                                                                                              Young Rembrandts uses a unique curriculum that engages both sides of the brain so all…

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