Why Families Choose Ascend Preschool


We believe that the early childhood years make the most impact on a child's future. Our experienced staff and engaging curriculum offer children the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.

Quality Care

We are a licensed Keystone STARS provider of day programs and aftercare for school students.

Excellent Curriculum

Our curriculum is aligned with PA Early Learning Standards to guide your little one through every step of their development.

Great Teachers

Warmth, respect and a commitment to early childhood education are our core values.

Low Child-Teacher Ratio

Our program promotes positive learning for each child through focused attention and support from our teachers.

About Ascend

Our Curriculum


Children who attend Ascend Preschool get the tools and support they need for their healthy development. All activities are carefully designed to adequately nurture their emotional, intellectual and physical growth of our kids. Through intentional classroom design and hands-on learning opportunities, children are free to develop into bright young minds.

The Creative Curriculum

The Creative Curriculum for Preschool empowers children to be confident, creative, and caring learners through play-based, hands-on investigations - a research-based approach that incorporates language, literacy, and mathematics throughout the day.

Core Components

  • Nurture the whole child with the only skill progressions from birth to age 8
  • Connect families to what their children are learning
  • Provide support for teachers when and where they need it


Second Step - The Power to Grow!

Help your littlest learners harness their energy and potential by teaching them human skills to help them:

  • Listen
  • Pay attention
  • Manage their behavior
  • Get along with others

Our Focus


Our program has been designed to meet the needs of children, their families, and the greater community through our commitment to quality early childhood education. We focus on building off of the strengths of each child, taking advantage of every teachable moment and the benefits of working within a smaller group class structure.



Our Quality Care Philosophy

At Ascend Preschool, our mission is to provide a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe. We truly believe that it takes a village.

Our program offers activities that are specially designed to encourage each child's development, curiosity, and self-esteem. Through cooperative play and creative activities, kids reach their social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical milestones naturally through individualized learning plans.

Our Teachers


At Ascend Preschool, we hire passionate, dedicated and caring teachers who care committed to making a difference in children's lives. We invest in teachers that have formal childcare training/degrees or goals to grow professionally in the field.

Our Accreditations and Affiliations






Second Step



Second Step Social Emotional Learning



Creative Curriculum



The Creative Curriculum for Preschool






PHLpreK



City of Philadelphia - Office of Children and Families



Keystone STARS



Keystone STARS


What Families Are Saying About Ascend Preschool

"We recommend Ascend Preschool to everyone we meet! The teachers are friendly, responsive, and genuinely care about my child's growth. My child loves to come back to school every day!"

Connect with Ascend Preschool!


For more information about our programs, enrollment, availability, and more, please contact us below. We'd love to hear from you!

89 Sparks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120

(215) 776-1176

(267) 335-2361