Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool
🌿 Enrollment
Come Grow With Us
Choosing child care is a big decision. Families want to know that their child will be safe, loved, understood, and learning—and that their program will grow with them.
Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool provides licensed, full-day in-home child care for children from infancy through age five, with a strong emphasis on early learning, preschool development, and kindergarten readiness.
Our small group of no more than six children allows me to build meaningful relationships with each child and provide individualized attention throughout the day.
🌱Now Enrolling for Fall 2026!
Limited openings available for children ages 2–5
Monday–Friday • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
🍃 Is Our Program a Good Fit for Your Family?
Our program may be a wonderful fit if you're looking for...
🏡 A warm, home-based child care environment
🌱 Care that grows with your child from infancy through preschool
👩🏫 A Pennsylvania PreK–4 Certified Teacher
🌿 Reggio Emilia-inspired, nature-based learning
🎨 Play-based, hands-on experiences
❤️ Strong social-emotional development
📚 Intentional preschool learning and kindergarten readiness
👧 A maximum group size of six children
🕐 Full-day care for working families
🤝 A consistent caregiver and strong family partnership
AGES
6 weeks-5 years
HOURS
Monday–Friday
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
GROUP SIZE
Maximum 6 children
1:6 teacher-to-child ratio
PROGRAM
Licensed Family Child Care • Keystone STARS 4 • PreK–4 Certified Teacher
MEALS
Healthy meals & snacks included
LOCATION
Harleysville, PA
🌱 Enrollment at a Glance
🌼 Tuition & Scheduling
Full-Day Child Care & Early Learning 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 child care, intentional learning experiences, outdoor and nature-based learning, preschool learning opportunities, 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.
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?
Expecting a baby? Have an infant or young toddler? We'd love to stay connected.
Families interested in our Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning program can join our Preschool Interest List to receive updates on future openings and preschool enrollment.
Reserving a Future Start Date
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.
🌿 Our Enrollment Process
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.
🍂 Before Your Child Begins
🌱 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're both.
Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool is a licensed family child care program offering full-day care in a small, home-based environment, with a strong emphasis on early learning and preschool education.
Children learn throughout the day through play, exploration, nature, hands-on experiences, meaningful relationships, and intentional teaching.
As children approach kindergarten, learning becomes increasingly intentional and supports early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, communication, independence, social-emotional development, problem-solving, and kindergarten readiness.
Our goal is to give families the best of both worlds: the warmth and consistency of in-home child care with the intentional learning of a high-quality preschool.
🌿 Current Availability
Current Availability
🌱 One Full-Time Opening Available
We currently have one full-time opening available.
Our current opening may be a good fit for a child ages 2–5, depending on the needs and dynamics of our small group.
While our program is licensed for children 6 weeks through 5 years, available openings vary based on the ages and needs of the children currently enrolled. Whether you're looking for care for your infant, toddler, or preschooler, the first step is completing our Enrollment Inquiry. I'll review your family's needs, current availability, and contact you to discuss whether Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool is the right fit.
Current enrollment is based on age, schedule, and availability.
📅 Schedule: Monday-Friday
🕐 Hours: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
🍃 A Different Kind Of Child Care
A Place to Grow From Early Childhood Through Preschool.
Your child's early years are an important foundation for everything that comes next. At Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool, children are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to learn at every stage of development.
Our small, home-based program provides the warmth and consistency of family child care with the intentional learning and educational focus of a preschool. Through a Reggio Emilia-inspired, nature-based approach, children learn through play, exploration, relationships, and hands-on experiences.
From the earliest years through preschool, we intentionally build the skills children need to become confident, capable learners—and ultimately, ready for kindergarten.
Dean Family Child Care Home & Preschool
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Licensed for children 6 weeks–5 years • Monday–Friday • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM