Our Preschool Home / About Us / Our Preschool Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of West Chester Since 1995, Chesterbrook Academy of West Chester has built something truly special: a tight-knit preschool community where every child is known by name and every family feels at home. Families choose our NAEYC-accredited preschool for what matters most to them, the consistency of care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, our tenured teachers blend purposeful play with hands-on learning to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. For families seeking a seamless educational path, many of our graduates continue on to our sister elementary school on McDermott Drive in West Chester. Schedule a tour and discover the difference our community makes. We are located near the Brandywine Airport, off Airport Road in the Brandywine Business Park. Explore Our Curriculum Address 1220 Ward Ave West Chester, PA 19380 Phone (610) 981-2045 Hours M-F 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Grades 6 weeks — Pre-K Our Facilities To ensure a pristine learning environment, each of our classrooms is equipped with advanced air purification systems that completely refresh and clean the air every 12 minutes to maximize wellness and sharp instructional focus. Outside, we have an expansive playground, garden, a hands-on mud kitchen, and an outdoor library. In these dynamic, specialized spaces, children develop early collaborative, sensory, and literacy skills, transforming outdoor discovery into a purposeful, secure extension of the classroom. A Program For Your Child At Every Stage Infants Toddlers Beginners Intermediates Pre-K Charitable Giving Our preschool community maintains dedicated annual partnerships with Toys for Tots and Alex’s Lemonade Stand to directly support both local families and vital national research. Every December, our campus rallies for the Toys for Tots holiday drive, where students experience the joy of giving by personally collecting and organizing dozens of new toy donations for children in need. In the summer, the learning transitions outdoors as students run our annual lemonade stand, developing early math, collaboration, and communication skills by serving lemonade and pretzels to raise critical funds for childhood cancer research. Frequently Asked Questions When should I enroll my child in preschool? At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester, we welcome children beginning at six weeks old, because we believe quality early childhood education should be available from the very first days of a child’s life. Our Links to Learning curriculum grows with your child at every stage, building the language skills, social-emotional foundations, and early academic habits that make the transition to kindergarten feel not like a leap, but like a natural next step. What is the best preschool in West Chester? At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, the answer is visible from the moment your child walks through our doors. Every part of the day, structured learning, free play, mealtimes, is purposefully designed through our Links to Learning curriculum to build the skills and confidence your child will carry into kindergarten and beyond. For West Chester families who want more than supervision, Chesterbrook Academy Preschool is the clear answer. What is Links to Learning? Links to Learning is the proprietary curriculum developed by our Education Department and the foundation of everything we do at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool. Our team of specialists brings expertise across early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. Links to Learning was built with the full arc of a child’s education in mind, not just the preschool years. What makes Links to Learning different from other preschool curriculums? Most early childhood programs teach skills in isolation. Links to Learning is built on a different premise: that children learn most deeply when learning connects to what they already love. Our instructional experts design experiences that develop language, mathematics, and fine motor skill simultaneously, through whatever genuinely captures a child’s attention. A child absorbed in building a block tower is also counting, naming colors, and developing spatial reasoning. They are not aware they are doing any of it. That is the design, and it is what makes Links to Learning work. What are the hours at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester? Our doors open at 7:00 am and close at 5:30 pm, giving working families the reliable, consistent care they need to manage the full demands of the day with confidence. Your child is safe, engaged, and learning the entire time. What safety measures are in place at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester? The safety of our children is our most sacred priority. Our campus features a secure, multi-point entry system with electronic door codes for both front and rear access. We utilize a secure check-in/out system to ensure precise attendance and authorized transitions. Furthermore, we maintain a proactive partnership with local law enforcement, which includes regular on-campus police presence, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind for our families. Are meals included with tuition at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester? Yes. Chesterbrook Academy Preschool provides a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and two snacks each day, included in tuition. Our menus are crafted to nourish growing minds and bodies throughout the school day, and we work to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions. Families can send their child to school each morning knowing that every meal has been thoughtfully prepared. Does my child need to be potty trained to enroll? No potty training requirement here. At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, we meet every child where they are. Our teachers support each stage of the potty training journey with patience and consistency, and we work closely with families to keep routines aligned between home and school. What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester? We maintain low ratios to ensure that every child receives the personalized care and instruction they deserve. Our ratios are: • Infants: 4:1 • Toddlers: 5:1 • Beginners: 6:1 • Intermediate & Pre-K: 10:1 How do teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester prepare children for the transition to elementary school? Our Pre-K students enjoy a bridge to elementary that few other preschools can offer. After winter break, our Pre-K children visit Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School in West Chester every Monday for P.E. and Art, allowing them to become comfortable with the campus and specialized faculty. We also invite our Pre-K students to attend assemblies and see a Pre-K show at the elementary school. What Pennsylvania credentials and certifications do Chesterbrook Academy Preschool teachers hold? Our faculty is comprised of high-quality educators who bring a diverse range of academic backgrounds and deep classroom experience. We are committed to a culture of continuous professional growth; our team partners with our education team to engage in ongoing training and collaborative research. This ensures that our teachers remain at the forefront of early childhood best practices, constantly refining their instruction to support each child’s unique developmental journey. What do families appreciate most about teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester? At Chesterbrook Academy, families frequently share that our teachers feel like a natural extension of their own family. We create a deep-seated sense of belonging and security, allowing parents to go about their day with total confidence that their child is being championed by someone who truly cares for them. What makes the teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester exceptional? Our teachers are masters at balancing purposeful play with foundational academics, ensuring that learning is always a joyful discovery. They are not just instructors; they are partners with our families, building deep, trusting relationships that allow them to personalize instruction to meet each child’s specific strengths and interests. How do teachers communicate with families? We believe that transparency is the foundation of a strong school-home partnership. Our teachers utilize the Links 2 Home® app to stay in constant communication with families throughout the day. Through messaging, detailed daily reports, and high-quality photos of classroom milestones, you are always a part of your child’s learning journey. Learn more about family communication at our preschool. Does Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in West Chester have long-standing faculty and staff? Stability is the hallmark of our community. We are incredibly proud to have many educators who have built lifelong careers at Chesterbrook Academy, some serving our families for over 25 years. We are proud to provide the consistent, familiar faces that children need to feel safe, secure, and ready to learn year after year.
