About the School
- The purpose of Creative Play Day School is to provide its students with a loving and safe environment that will set the stage for emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- As teachers, we believe that by forming partnerships with those in our care, we can encourage and enhance active learning.
- woman showing child telescope We further believe that each child must become an active participant in the learning process.
- We seek to help every child reach their individual potential and give expression to their own unique gifts through a holistic approach to early childhood education.
- Our learning program is designed with the individual child's development in mind.
- There is a balance of individual, small group and large group activities.
- Quiet listening, problem solving, music, movement and just plain play choices are provided.
- Children are offered a wide range of activities suited to their own abilities and interests.
- Our activities and lesson plans are designed to promote the joy of learning through first hand experience in a warm, accepting and stimulating environment.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Play Day School?
The application deadline for Creative Play Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Creative Play Day School is White Clay Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Patrick School (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School
250 New Garden rd
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
(610) 274-8031
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Catholic
210 Meredith St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
240 State Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9530
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Friends)
500 W Street Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 268-8466
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School
250 New Garden rd
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
(610) 274-8031
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 691 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1512 Brackenville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 993-1408
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School
250 New Garden rd
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
(610) 274-8031
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Catholic
210 Meredith St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
290 State Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9576
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 691 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Catholic
210 Meredith St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
240 State Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9530
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Friends)
500 W Street Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 268-8466
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 691 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
6900 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6503
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Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
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7/
Top 50%10
600 Juniata St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
9291 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6608
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6608
9291 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Lewis Lane
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6600
9291.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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910 Grace View Dr
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
9291.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
9291.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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