Located on the Doylestown Hospital Campus at 595 West State Street in Doylestown, our safe, licensed and nationally accredited early childhood education center offers programs for children six weeks of age, up to and including kindergarten. We accept applications year-round on a rolling basis and are open to all families in Bucks, Montgomery, and surrounding counties. Children's Village is an equal opportunity care provider.
Owned and operated by Doylestown Health, we are fully licensed and accredited by the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We maintain a STAR-4 rating (the highest) in the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Quality Initiative. And we are licensed and accredited by both the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
We consider every child and family as one of our own and hope that as you learn more about Children's Village, you will entrust your child to our care. We consider it a great privilege to spend our days with your children!
History
Children's Village first opened its doors in 1985 and was established by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), a non-profit women's organization that also established Doylestown Hospital in 1923.
Originally intended to provide a rewarding educational and nurturing and convenient experience for children of Doylestown Hospital employees, Children's Village started as a "one-room schoolhouse" with a front door, three classrooms and two offices serving a total of 40 children.
High demand plus requests for enrollment from non-hospital employees allowed our facility to grow and accommodate a larger population. By 1993 we had grown to three buildings with 15 classrooms and had the ability to accommodate additional area children.
Today we serve more than 200 children from five counties.
We foster a comprehensive learning environment and accept children with disabilities as well as non-English speaking children. We also work closely with Child Care Information Services of Philadelphia (CCIS) to help families in need of financial assistance.
At Children's Village, we believe that the best learning occurs when children are actively involved with people and materials in their environment. Children bring their own unique understanding of the world to an activity. They can be trusted to use their internal motivation to become immersed in new learning and gain additional cognition. Such learning best occurs in a loving, home-like atmosphere that provides a variety of many challenging, but non-stressful activities. The children then take away from the experience what they need to meet their individual needs.
Project Approach
There are many approaches to early childhood education. For nearly 30 years, we've explored many different strategies, investigating programs like Montessori, High Scope, and DAP.
Our philosophy, what we call the Project Approach, combines the best elements of many of the books, journals, workshops and methods we've studied. Special "Themes" last six to eight weeks and are followed by a "Project Panel" where teachers collect examples of art, drawings and other work to tell the story of the theme. We've discovered that this method, which emphasizes collaboration and cooperation between peers as well as between adults and children, helps us gain a better understanding of how children learn.
Learning Through Play
We recognize how critical the ages of birth through age six are to your child's development. And we've observed that most of these skills at these young ages are developed through PLAY. For instance:
Our private, academic preschool welcomes families in the general community and offers:
We are closed on the following federal holidays:
At Children's Village, our highly qualified teaching specialists are certified in early childhood education and have completed related training such as CPR and First Aid.
We understand that your child's preschool experience is an important introduction to the world of education. Our educators are dedicated to ensuring your child succeeds academically and emotionally.
Employment Opportunities
All of our educators hold a degree or certification in early childhood education. If you are interested in joining our team, search for current open positions for Children's Village.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are vital to the success of our program. Lucky for us, we are a favorite destination for lots of volunteers ranging from high school students to retired educators and other grandparents.
If you would like to volunteer with Children's Village, please contact Doylestown Health's Volunteer Services to see how you can come in to help us play and learn.
Our Children's Village family believes it's a privilege to join you and your child on an educational and social journey. We take great pleasure in watching your children learn and grow.
Village Circle
Your involvement can make a difference in your child's overall experience with Children's Village. Parents and guardians who become Village Circle volunteers and partner with our teaching staff help to provide an end result which enhances our social and educational community.
Some activities include:
There is no membership fee to become part of Village Circle. Your involvement is totally voluntary but greatly appreciated! If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Bernadette Rodrigo at brodrigo@dh.org.
Special Events
Children's Village hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Parents, grandparents, siblings and guardians are always welcome. Some events include:
At Children's Village, your child will receive excellent care, loving guidance, and an exceptional early childhood educational experience to help prepare him or her for elementary school and beyond. We happily accept enrollment from Bucks, Montgomery, and many other surrounding counties.
Schedule a Tour
We would be happy to meet with you and your child, to show you around our facility and to explain our nationally accredited program. Please contact us via childrensvillage@dh.org or call us at 215.345.2678 to schedule a visit. Please provide the following information when contacting us:
Learn More About our Programs and Curriculum
Questions?
Visit our frequently asked questions for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact us via childrensvillage@dh.org or call 215.345.2678.
Your investment in Children’s Village ensures the children and families of our community can continue to rely on Doylestown Health for excellent care and early childhood education.
Owned and operated by Doylestown Health, we are fully licensed and accredited by the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We maintain a STAR-4 rating (the highest) in the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Quality Initiative. And we are licensed and accredited by both the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
We consider every child and family as one of our own and hope that as you learn more about Children's Village, you will entrust your child to our care. We consider it a great privilege to spend our days with your children!
History
Children's Village first opened its doors in 1985 and was established by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), a non-profit women's organization that also established Doylestown Hospital in 1923.
Originally intended to provide a rewarding educational and nurturing and convenient experience for children of Doylestown Hospital employees, Children's Village started as a "one-room schoolhouse" with a front door, three classrooms and two offices serving a total of 40 children.
High demand plus requests for enrollment from non-hospital employees allowed our facility to grow and accommodate a larger population. By 1993 we had grown to three buildings with 15 classrooms and had the ability to accommodate additional area children.
Today we serve more than 200 children from five counties.
We foster a comprehensive learning environment and accept children with disabilities as well as non-English speaking children. We also work closely with Child Care Information Services of Philadelphia (CCIS) to help families in need of financial assistance.
At Children's Village, we believe that the best learning occurs when children are actively involved with people and materials in their environment. Children bring their own unique understanding of the world to an activity. They can be trusted to use their internal motivation to become immersed in new learning and gain additional cognition. Such learning best occurs in a loving, home-like atmosphere that provides a variety of many challenging, but non-stressful activities. The children then take away from the experience what they need to meet their individual needs.
Project Approach
There are many approaches to early childhood education. For nearly 30 years, we've explored many different strategies, investigating programs like Montessori, High Scope, and DAP.
Our philosophy, what we call the Project Approach, combines the best elements of many of the books, journals, workshops and methods we've studied. Special "Themes" last six to eight weeks and are followed by a "Project Panel" where teachers collect examples of art, drawings and other work to tell the story of the theme. We've discovered that this method, which emphasizes collaboration and cooperation between peers as well as between adults and children, helps us gain a better understanding of how children learn.
Learning Through Play
We recognize how critical the ages of birth through age six are to your child's development. And we've observed that most of these skills at these young ages are developed through PLAY. For instance:
Our private, academic preschool welcomes families in the general community and offers:
We are closed on the following federal holidays:
At Children's Village, our highly qualified teaching specialists are certified in early childhood education and have completed related training such as CPR and First Aid.
We understand that your child's preschool experience is an important introduction to the world of education. Our educators are dedicated to ensuring your child succeeds academically and emotionally.
Employment Opportunities
All of our educators hold a degree or certification in early childhood education. If you are interested in joining our team, search for current open positions for Children's Village.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are vital to the success of our program. Lucky for us, we are a favorite destination for lots of volunteers ranging from high school students to retired educators and other grandparents.
If you would like to volunteer with Children's Village, please contact Doylestown Health's Volunteer Services to see how you can come in to help us play and learn.
Our Children's Village family believes it's a privilege to join you and your child on an educational and social journey. We take great pleasure in watching your children learn and grow.
Village Circle
Your involvement can make a difference in your child's overall experience with Children's Village. Parents and guardians who become Village Circle volunteers and partner with our teaching staff help to provide an end result which enhances our social and educational community.
Some activities include:
There is no membership fee to become part of Village Circle. Your involvement is totally voluntary but greatly appreciated! If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Bernadette Rodrigo at brodrigo@dh.org.
Special Events
Children's Village hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Parents, grandparents, siblings and guardians are always welcome. Some events include:
At Children's Village, your child will receive excellent care, loving guidance, and an exceptional early childhood educational experience to help prepare him or her for elementary school and beyond. We happily accept enrollment from Bucks, Montgomery, and many other surrounding counties.
Schedule a Tour
We would be happy to meet with you and your child, to show you around our facility and to explain our nationally accredited program. Please contact us via childrensvillage@dh.org or call us at 215.345.2678 to schedule a visit. Please provide the following information when contacting us:
Learn More About our Programs and Curriculum
Questions?
Visit our frequently asked questions for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact us via childrensvillage@dh.org or call 215.345.2678.
Your investment in Children’s Village ensures the children and families of our community can continue to rely on Doylestown Health for excellent care and early childhood education.
