Our Unique Features
The Caring Center has several features which contribute to its uniqueness:
Awards and Distinctions
- Accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Pennsylvania Keystone STAR 4 facility
- Private Academic School License
- Voted “Best Place to Work” by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC)
- “Educators of Distinction Award” sponsored by The Please Touch Museum (Kindergarten)
- Raising A Reader Affiliate
We offer
- Morning snack, nutritious lunch, and afternoon snack prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen; meals included in tuition
- Trips and excursions utilizing community resources
- PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start partnerships through the School District of Philadelphia
- After-School Care / Pick-up from the Samuel Powel Elementary School
- Summer Camp for children three to eight years old
Additional features
- Easy access to public transportation; easy access from Center City, Fairmount Area, West Philadelphia and suburban locations
- We serve as a model/demonstration site for the early childhood community, student teachers, practicum students and interns