Located in Douglassville, PA, Happy Heart Early Learning Center offers early childhood education for grades PK–K in a nonsectarian suburban setting.
The preschool and kindergarten program serves 30 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 30:1.
Annual tuition is $2,385, ranking the school among the more affordable early learning options in Pennsylvania.
Admissions are rolling, allowing for flexible enrollment throughout the year.
The coeducational program operates in a midsize suburban community without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,385
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Happy Heart Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs are program-based and vary depending on the number of days / week and the length of the class day. Tuition costs range from $ 126 to $ 410 / month.
Admissions Director
Linda Cuesta
Application URL
School Notes
- Students must meet state-established age requirements for the selected programs. Students for the 3-year-old program must be toilet-competent. Tuition costs are program-specific.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Happy Heart Early Learning Center cost?
Happy Heart Early Learning Center's tuition is approximately $2,385 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Happy Heart Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Happy Heart Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Happy Heart Early Learning Center is River Rock Academy Amity Campus (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception Academy (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
903 Chestnut St
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(610) 404-8645
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
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(610) 385-6615
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(610) 919-0140
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(610) 919-0140
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(610) 919-0140
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(610) 326-5800
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(610) 286-5942
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(610) 404-8645
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
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Gr: NS-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
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(610) 919-0140
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 919-0140
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Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 323-0340
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