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South Philly Review: Celebrating Diversity
The Children’s Playhouse Newbold Center on West Passyunk Avenue celebrated diversity with Multi-Cultural Day on Nov. 23 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read the full article on the South Philly Review.

Children’s Playhouse – Days Of Hire
Children's Playhouse is excited to be hosting Children's Playhouse Days of Hire on August 15 - 18, 2022 at our Children's Playhouse Whitman location. If you are looking to join an organization where you make a difference in the lives of others, we welcome you to come...

Pre-School Open House Enrollment Event
Please join us on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 9AM to 11AM for a tour of our schools and to enroll on location for our PHLPreK, Head Start, and Pre-K Counts classrooms. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming your family to Children's Playhouse Early Learning...

Fiedler, State Official Tour Child Care Site
State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (pictured on right) joined Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead (center) during a visit to Children’s Playhouse at 2501 S. Marshall St. in South Philly on April 5. The legislator and acting secretary toured classrooms...

South Philly Review: Children’s Playhouse Earns NAEYC Accreditation
Children’s Playhouse, Whitman Center, located at 2501 S. Marshall St. in South Philadelphia, earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children —the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children. “We’re thrilled...

Children’s Playhouse Whitman Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation
Children’s Playhouse, Whitman Center, located at 2501 Marshall in South Philadelphia, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)—the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children. NAEYC...

First Vaccine Clinic for 5-11 Year Old Children
Children's Playhouse is proud to announce the first COVID vaccination clinic for children, 5 to 11, is being offered to everyone on Saturday, November 6 at Children’s Playhouse. Walk-ins invited. Pfizer, Moderna and J & J will be available. It is presented by...
HEPA Air Purifier and Air Sanitizer Units Installed
Dear Families and Friends! We are pleased to announce that we have purchased HEPA Air Purifier and Air Sanitizer units to safely clean indoor air and a unit will be installed in each classroom throughout both schools! Below is some additional information on the units:...
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