Widener University Child Development Center
Independent school · Pre-K only
Chester, PA
1800 Walnut St, Chester, PA 19013
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Chester
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Chester since at least 2011
In Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University Child Development Center is an independent private school for pre-K. 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 7 hours, 182 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Pre-K only
- Students
- 7
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 0 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 182 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of preschool programs nationwide.
- Compared with 79 preschool programs nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Widener University Child Development Center whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Widener University Child Development Center
What grades does Widener University Child Development Center serve?
Widener University Child Development Center serves pre-K only.
How many students attend Widener University Child Development Center?
About 7 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Widener University 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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