Wee Care Day School in East Petersburg, PA, is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d alternative school serving grades PK through 8 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 34 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 21% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As a suburban private school, Wee Care Day School provides early childhood through middle school education for families in the East Petersburg area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wee Care Day School?
The application deadline for Wee Care Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Wee Care Day School is Lancaster Country Day School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Academy Of Lancaster (2.3 miles away)
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Montessori School
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(717) 560-0815
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(717) 560-0815
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(717) 392-5828
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
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(717) 394-1742
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 394-1742
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(717) 898-8426
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