At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool at College Hill in Lancaster, we are committed to providing exceptional daycare and preschool education to children in the Lancaster, Woodlawn, Bausman, Wheatland, Roseville, Rohrerstown, College Hill, and West Lancaster communities and beyond.
Our preschool is more than a child care center – we provide a nurturing environment where children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K grow, learn and thrive.
Our child care teachers are passionate about growing educated little learners.
We are conveniently located between N. Charlotte St. & Lancaster Ave on W.
Frederick St. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience our school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2008
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy College Hill?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy College Hill is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterbrook Academy College Hill is Dayspring Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
417 W Frederick St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 509-1502
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 509-1502
- miles
Gr: NS | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Owl Hill Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
530 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-9435
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-9435
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Acceptance rate listed
650 Juliette Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Way Of Jesus Academy
(Christian)
880 Hershey Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 715-0099
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 715-0099
1.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 77 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
2124 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Acceptance rate listed
New School Montessori ![New School Montessori Photo - In the care of New School Montessori teachers, children grow not only in knowledge, but also in curiosity, kindness, and self-belief.]( "New School Montessori Photo - In the care of New School Montessori teachers, children grow not only in knowledge, but also in curiosity, kindness, and self-belief.")
Montessori School
935 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-7655
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-7655
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
417 W Frederick St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 509-1502
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 509-1502
- miles
Gr: NS | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Owl Hill Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
530 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-9435
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-9435
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
235 Nevin St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-8433
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Dayspring Christian Academy ![Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.]( "Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy offers Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs to the Lancaster, PA community. 3 and 5 day programs are available for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Preschool is half-day on Tuesday and Thursdays.")
(Christian)
120 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-2000
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
9308.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
9309.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12165 Winterstown Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
9310.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
9310.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Vocational School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
9310.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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