A group of church members realized that there was a need for a nursery school program in our area. A governing board consisting of school teachers and retired teachers, all being church members, started Schwarzwald UCC's Weekday Nursery School in 1980. It's name was later changed to Schwarzwald UCC's Preschool. The preschool was an outreach of the church supported by the church. The first year there was one combined class of twelve students, eight 3 year-olds and four 4 year-olds. There were two teachers and they divided the class for some of the activities. The second year consisted of two 4 year-old classes with 15 children in each class and one 3 year-old class! With the construction of new homes in the area it became necessary to add more classes to accommodate new resident children .
We have grown over the years, and now offer classes for two year olds, three year olds and Pre-kindergarten children.
Parents became interested in having social events for families and children, as well as volunteering for preschool events. Parents On Board was formed. Membership is open to all present and past parents and grandparents.
We are proud of the accomplishments and longevity of this church supported program and look forward to continued service to the children and families of our community.
Contact the Schwarzwald UCC's Preschool at info@preschool.schwarzwalducc-pa.org or (610) 406-9098.
Begins Tuesday, September 2, 2025 and concludes end of May 2026
We offer preschool classes for 2s, 3s, & Pre-K children (4 & 5 year olds).
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. -OR- Fridays 9:30a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday - 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Morning session
Tuesday & Thursday - 11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Afternoon session
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday - 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
FULL DAY Monday - Friday - 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
*Children in the 3s & Pre-K Classes must be fully toilet-trained*
Small class sizes/ low teacher to student ratio
Competitive monthly tuition rates & sibling discounts
Convenient curbside drop-off/pick-up
All staff members are certified in CPR/First Aid, Mandated Reporting and all required PA clearances
Monthly newsletters
Fall Photo Days
Free vision screenings
Spring parent teacher conferences
Lunch Bunch (extended day) program
Playground use (weather permitting)
Kids night out events
Holiday Concerts and programs
Special entertainment programs- Music, farm animal visits, ice cream socials and more!
Guest readers in the classrooms
Parents on Board- parent run committee plans activities and events for preschool families
Ice Cream Social Meet and Greet
Fire Prevention & Fire Trucks
Individual/Class Pictures
Halloween Parades
Thanksgiving Feasts
Christmas/Holiday Programs
Lil Shopper's holiday event
Spring Hat Parades
St. Jude's Trike- a thon
Graduation Programs