At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, we encourage playful learning for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten in our vibrant child care classrooms.
We're far more than a daycare. Our NAEYC-accredited preschool follows our Links to Learning curriculum, which includes crucial academic and social skills to prepare children for elementary life.
Our loving child care teachers are proud to teach lifelong learners in the Lancaster, Bausman, West Lancaster, Eden, Fertility, East Petersburg, Manheim, and Mountville communities and beyond.
Contact us today to see why families love our preschool.
We are conveniently located at the intersection of Harrisburg Pike & Pool Forge Rd. near Gold's Gym.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1995
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 Harrisburg Pike-Lancaster?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy Harrisburg Pike-Lancaster is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterbrook Academy Harrisburg Pike-Lancaster is River Rock Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Leo The Great School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chesterbrook Academy (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
132 N Pointe Blvd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 7 students
Saint Leo The Great School ![Saint Leo The Great School Photo - Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy]( "Saint Leo The Great School Photo - Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy")
(Catholic)
2427 Marietta Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Wee Care Day School
Alternative School
1575 State Street
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
2124 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
595 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
2124 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 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
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 373 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
New Story
All-boys | Special Education School
3710 Hempland Rd Ste 1
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 405-3287
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 405-3287
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
650 Juliette Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0315
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Leo The Great School ![Saint Leo The Great School Photo - Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy]( "Saint Leo The Great School Photo - Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy")
(Catholic)
2427 Marietta Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Wee Care Day School
Alternative School
1575 State Street
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
2124 Ambassador Circle
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 869-4196
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 Acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy Of Lancaster ![Montessori Academy Of Lancaster Photo - Montessori Academy of Lancaster celebrates International Day of Peace 2025 with a parade, songs, and poems.]( "Montessori Academy Of Lancaster Photo - Montessori Academy of Lancaster celebrates International Day of Peace 2025 with a parade, songs, and poems.")
Montessori School
2750 Weaver Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 560-0815
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 560-0815
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
132 N Pointe Blvd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 7 students
Saint Leo The Great School ![Saint Leo The Great School Photo - Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy]( "Saint Leo The Great School Photo - Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy")
(Catholic)
2427 Marietta Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Wee Care Day School
Alternative School
1575 State Street
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
595 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Lancaster KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
595 Centerville Rd.
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
9311.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Beck Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
9311.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 1,519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
9312.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
9312.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
9312.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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