Durham, PA

The Goddard School of Newtown offers a comprehensive early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional learning with low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The school is known for its strong communication with parents through daily reports and regular parent-teacher conferences.

Newtown Friends School provides a Quaker-based education with a strong emphasis on community, simplicity, and peaceful conflict resolution. The early childhood program focuses on hands-on learning, social development, and building foundational academic skills through play-based and project-based approaches. The school features small class sizes, experienced faculty with advanced degrees, and a beautiful campus with extensive outdoor learning spaces. Their program includes Spanish instruction, music, art, and physical education from preschool onward. The school maintains excellent safety protocols and has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and character development.

Primrose School at Lower Makefield offers the Balanced Learning® approach, which combines teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Their curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, with specialized programs in music and foreign language. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, well-equipped classrooms. All teachers are trained in the Primrose curriculum and many hold degrees in early childhood education. The school is known for its strong parent communication through the Primrose Schools app and regular family events, creating a close-knit community atmosphere.