Where Curiosity Begins
Where Curiosity Begins
Full-Day and Part-time Programs for One-Year-Olds
At Friends School Haverford, our One-Year-Old Program offers a warm, nurturing introduction to school where children feel safe, known, and supported as they explore the world around them.
Guided by Quaker values and a deep respect for childhood, this first school experience helps children build trust, independence, and curiosity that will carry them through our early childhood program and beyond.
FOUNDED
1885
8:1
Student Ratio
18
Faculty
57%
Faculty have advanced degrees
Designed for our Youngest Learners
At Friends School Haverford, we understand how essential the early years are.
One-year-olds are growing and changing quickly. Our teachers take time to understand each child’s rhythms, interests, and emerging abilities, creating a responsive environment where children feel secure enough to explore.
Children experience:
At Friends School Haverford, we understand how essential the early years are.
One-year-olds are growing and changing quickly. Our teachers take time to understand each child’s rhythms, interests, and emerging abilities, creating a responsive environment where children feel secure enough to explore.
Children experience:
✔️ Warm, attentive relationships with teachers
✔️ Opportunities for sensory exploration and movement
✔️ Early independence supported through gentle guidance
✔️ A calm, respectful environment designed for toddlers
✔️ Warm, attentive relationships with teachers
✔️ Opportunities for sensory exploration and movement
✔️ Early independence supported through gentle guidance
✔️ A calm, respectful environment designed for toddlers
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A Thoughtfully Prepared Environment
Our classroom is carefully arranged to support young children’s natural curiosity.
Natural materials, low open shelves, and simple, beautiful learning tools invite children to explore independently. Cozy spaces for connection sit alongside open areas for movement, climbing, and early walking.
Our classroom is carefully arranged to support young children’s natural curiosity.
Natural materials, low open shelves, and simple, beautiful learning tools invite children to explore independently.
Cozy spaces for connection sit alongside open areas for movement, climbing, and early walking.
Now Enrolling for 2027-2028
Admissions are now open and spots are filling fast!
Have questions?
Reach out to Olivia Brangan, Director of Enrollment Management
obrangan@friendshaverford.org
Limited Spots Available – Inquire Today!
What Families Are Saying About Our School…
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“Friends School Haverford has made my child feel like part of a community since we first set foot on the campus. The early childhood programs encouraged his growth and exploration, while also providing thoughtful support as he navigated the experience of attending school for the first time. The growth that I’ve seen since those first days at FSH has been immeasurable. I am so thankful that my child has had the opportunity to learn and grow at this special school.” – Wendy Lias
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“It is a school that values each child and enriches them academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. It is a place that teaches how to be a good friend!” – Kate Silber DeRiel
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“We have seen such a significant blossoming effect with our son since being a part of Forest Edge class at Friends School Haverford. We know it is deeply influenced by the intentional ways the teachers validate feelings, model kindness and respect, encourage resiliency and flexibility, and celebrate individuality.
Every day, our son looks forward to going to school and spending the day with his teachers and all his friends. As a parent, it is the most wonderful thing to witness — seeing how happy he is to go to school and seeing his amazing growth as a result of these phenomenal teachers.
Lastly, both teachers have been extremely kind to our family. The teachers have always attended to our experience (as parents) and made time to talk to us — both to validate and allay our worries. Friends School Haverford is a phenomenal educational experience and community!” – Patricia Flaherty Fischette
Your Child’s Journey Starts Here
The One-Year-Old Program is more than a first step into school. It is the beginning of a child’s journey as a confident, curious learner within a caring community.
Ready to give your child a joyful start to their educational journey?
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