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