Give Your Child the Gift of a
Give Your Child
the Gift of a
Great Education
We believe that a strong foundation makes all the difference.
Our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs offer a nurturing, enriching environment where your child’s natural curiosity, creativity, and love for learning can blossom.
FOUNDED
1885
8:1
Student Ratio
18
Faculty
57%
Faculty have advanced degrees
Why Families Choose
Friends School Haverford
At FSH, your child will experience:
Simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equity, social justice, care for the earth, and service learning are woven into each day, helping young learners grow into thoughtful, compassionate individuals.
Hands-on learning inside and outside the classroom builds confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.
Our beautiful outdoor spaces are an extension of the classroom, nurturing children’s lifelong love for the environment.
From making friends to solving problems peacefully, our program builds the social-emotional foundation that supports lifelong success.
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A Curriculum Designed
for Young Minds
At Friends School Haverford, learning is shaped around meaningful themes that spark curiosity and wonder, whether studying animals, vehicles, or the natural world.
Through play and exploration, children develop language, thinking skills, and a true love of learning.
Social & Emotional Growth
We help children develop confidence, kindness, and emotional awareness. Grounded in Quaker values like peace and community, our approach includes mindfulness, friendship-building, and tools like Zones of Regulation and Responsive Classroom to support self-regulation and empathy.
Language & Literacy
Children build strong communication skills through daily storytelling, reading, and rich conversation. From recognizing letters to sharing stories and ideas, we support early reading and writing in joyful, meaningful ways.
Math Made Meaningful
Early math is explored through songs, play, nature, and hands-on activities. Children learn counting, patterns, and shapes in real-life contexts that make numbers come alive.
Science in Nature
Our students are little scientists, observing, experimenting, and exploring the world around them. Whether studying weather, planting gardens, or visiting nearby creeks and ponds, children gain a deep connection to nature and scientific discovery.
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
At Friends School Haverford, your child will be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are.
Ready to give your child a joyful start to their educational journey?
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