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South Hills Child Development Center

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Erie, PA

3808 Caughey Rd, Erie, PA 16506

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Erie since at least 2011

In Erie, Pennsylvania, South Hills Child Development Center is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 7 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 186 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
7
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 6 hours
School year
186 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    12’11–1213’13–1413’15–1612’17–1813’19–2012’21–227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K7

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask South Hills Child Development Center whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about South Hills Child Development Center

    What grades does South Hills Child Development Center serve?

    South Hills Child Development Center serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend South Hills Child Development Center?

    About 7 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at South Hills Child Development Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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