At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool at Fairmount in Philadelphia, we value learning and play.
Our educational and safe classrooms are a home-away-from-home for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.
Our preschool proudly uses our Links to Learning curriculum to prepare children for elementary school and life.
We are committed to providing the best child care services and preschool education to children in the Northern Liberties, Logan Square, Spring Garden, Philadelphia, and Folsom communities and beyond.
We are beyond your average daycare. Contact us today to schedule a tour.
We are located in the Shops at Broadridge at the corner of N. Broad Street & Ridge Ave.
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
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 Fairmount?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount is Roman Catholic High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chinatown Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is College Child Development Ctr. (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
College Child Development Ctr. ![College Child Development Ctr. Photo - Infant Classroom]( "College Child Development Ctr. Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
440 N 16th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8765
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8765
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students
Our House Montessori ![Our House Montessori Photo - Our House Montessori toddler students getting a language lesson]( "Our House Montessori Photo - Our House Montessori toddler students getting a language lesson")
Montessori School
1733 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 701-3937
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 701-3937
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Roman Catholic High School ![Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto]( "Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto")
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph's Preparatory School ![St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep]( "St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep")
All-boys (Catholic)
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
Chinatown Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1001 Vine Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Roman Catholic High School ![Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto]( "Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto")
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph's Preparatory School ![St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep]( "St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep")
All-boys (Catholic)
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chinatown Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1001 Vine Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Redeemer School ![Holy Redeemer School Photo]( "Holy Redeemer School Photo")
(Catholic)
915 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0999
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0999
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Malachy ![St. Malachy Photo - We are... St. Malachy Proud!]( "St. Malachy Photo - We are... St. Malachy Proud!")
(Catholic)
1012 W. Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
College Child Development Ctr. ![College Child Development Ctr. Photo - Infant Classroom]( "College Child Development Ctr. Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
440 N 16th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8765
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8765
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students
Our House Montessori ![Our House Montessori Photo - Our House Montessori toddler students getting a language lesson]( "Our House Montessori Photo - Our House Montessori toddler students getting a language lesson")
Montessori School
1733 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 701-3937
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 701-3937
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Chinatown Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1001 Vine Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Malachy ![St. Malachy Photo - We are... St. Malachy Proud!]( "St. Malachy Photo - We are... St. Malachy Proud!")
(Catholic)
1012 W. Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
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Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
9302.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
9302.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
9302.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
9302.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
9302.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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