Providing Good Beginnings Since 1952

A view of William Penn Center Preschool from the outside

William Penn Center Preschool is a program of Lower Bucks Community Centers, Inc. which was established in 1952. William Penn Center is a private, non-profit educational facility dedicated to providing the highest quality in children’s programs for children ages 2-5.

William Penn Center Preschool strives to provide programs that are developmentally appropriate. Our goal is to give each child a warm environment that encourages the development of socialization skills, independence, and a positive self-image. Our experienced teaching staff embraces the view that each child is a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of physical, social, and intellectual development.

William Penn Center Preschool is a Keystone STAR 2 facility. Keystone STARS is a responsive system to improve, support, and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. Our system is guided by three core principles:

A whole child approach to education is essential to meeting the holistic and individual needs of each and every child and family.
Knowledgeable and responsive early care and education professionals are essential to the development of children and the support of families.
Building and sustaining ongoing positive relationships among children, families, early care and education professionals and community stakeholders is essential for the growth and development of every child.

Mission Statement

William Penn Center’s preschool programs are based upon the principles of developmentally appropriate practice. Our goal is to give each child a warm environment that encourages the development of socialization skills, independence, and a positive self-image. Our experienced teaching staff embraces the view that each child is a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of social, physical, and intellectual development. Teachers manifest their respect for children by encouraging them to think for themselves, to make decisions, to work towards their own solutions, and express their own ideas and feelings. We recognize and foster an active partnership between home and school

Our Philosophy

children-cute-drawing-159823-cropped — All William Penn Center programs are guided by the principle of developmentally appropriate practice. Our staff embraces the view that each child is a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

kelly-sikkema-543215-unsplash-cropped — Our center offers a “hands on” approach to learning. This style of early childhood education is designed to foster creativity and expanded self-expression. William Penn Center teachers manifest their respect for children by encouraging them to think for themselves, make decisions, work toward their own solutions, and express their own ideas and feelings.

adult-affection-baby-236164-cropped — The William Penn Center embraces the belief that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. Parents are encouraged to participate in a variety of center activities, including birthday and holiday celebrations, walking trips, field trips, parent-child experiential evenings, fundraising events, and social activities. Parents are welcome visitors in the classroom at all times.