Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool
🌿 Enrollment
Come Grow With Us
Choosing a preschool is a big decision, and finding the right fit matters. Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool offers a small, nurturing full-day preschool experience for children ages 3–5in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. With a maximum of six children, enrollment is intentionally limited so each child can receive the individual attention, consistency, and meaningful relationships that are at the heart of our program.
🌱 Now Enrolling for Ages 3–5
Monday–Friday • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
🍃 Is Our Preschool a Good Fit for Your Family?
Our program may be a wonderful fit if you're looking for...
🌿 A small alternative to a traditional childcare center
🏡 A warm, home-based preschool environment
👩🏫 One consistent teacher throughout your child's day
🍃 Plenty of outdoor and nature-based experiences
🎨 Play-based, hands-on learning
❤️ An emphasis on social-emotional development
🌱 Individualized attention in a group of no more than six children
🕐 Full-day preschool and child care for a working family's schedule
🌱 Enrollment at a Glance
AGES
3–5 years
HOURS
Monday–Friday
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
GROUP SIZE
Maximum 6 children
1:6 teacher-to-child ratio
PROGRAM
Licensed • Keystone STARS 4
MEALS
Healthy meals & snacks included
LOCATION
Harleysville, PA
🌼 Tuition & Scheduling
Full-Day Preschool Tuition
Schedule/Weekly Tuition
5 Days: $385/week
4 Days: $325/week
3 Days: $255/week
2 Days: $180/week
Drop-In Care: $90/day, when available.
Tuition includes full-day care, preschool learning experiences, outdoor and nature-based learning, and meals and snacks.
Part-time enrollment is based on current availability and scheduling needs.
🍎 What's Included?
More Than a Day of Care
Your child's tuition includes:
Full-day preschool & child care • Play-based curriculum • Nature and outdoor learning • Preschool learning materials • Social-emotional learning • Individualized developmental support • Meals and snacks • Small-group experiences
There are no separate curriculum or supply fees.
🌿 Our Enrollment Process
1. Connect
Complete our brief enrollment inquiry form to tell me a little about your child, your desired start date, and the schedule your family needs.
2. Come Visit
Families who appear to be a good match for current availability will be invited to tour the preschool.
You'll have an opportunity to see our indoor and outdoor learning environments, learn more about our daily rhythm and educational approach, and ask questions.
3. Determine the Fit
Enrollment is about finding the right fit for both the child and the program.
We'll talk about your child's personality, previous care experiences, interests, developmental needs, routines, and anything else that will help determine whether our environment can successfully meet their needs.
4. Enroll
Once a space is offered, families complete the required enrollment paperwork, submit the $100 non-refundable registration fee, and secure their child's space.
Planning Ahead?
When a family would like to reserve an available space for a future start date, a $100 weekly holding fee may be required to keep the space unavailable to other families.
🍂 Before Your Child Begins
Once enrolled, families receive everything they need to prepare for their child's first day.
You'll receive information about our daily rhythm, what to bring, meals, rest time, communication, policies, and transitioning into preschool.
Starting somewhere new is a big transition. We work together with families to help children gradually develop a sense of safety, connection, and belonging within our preschool community.
🌱 Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child have to nap?
No. Children who still need a nap are given the opportunity to sleep during our rest period. Children who have outgrown naps participate in quiet rest before transitioning to calm activities.
Do you provide meals?
Yes. Healthy meals and snacks are provided as part of the program.
Do you follow a preschool curriculum?
Yes. Our program combines intentional teaching with play-based, child-centered learning. Experiences support early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, physical development, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness.
Do children go outside every day?
Outdoor learning is an important part of our program, and we spend significant time outside whenever conditions allow. Our outdoor environment is considered an extension of our classroom.
Are you a daycare or a preschool?
We are a licensed family child care home offering a full-day preschool program. This allows families to have the extended hours and consistency of child care while their child experiences intentional preschool learning in a small-group environment.
🍃 Ready to Learn More?
Your Child's Preschool Years Are Something Special.
If you're searching for a small, nurturing preschool where your child can spend their days playing, exploring, building relationships, developing independence, and discovering the world around them, we'd love to meet you.
Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Ages 3–5 • Monday–Friday • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM