Pre-Kindergarten
At Bryn Mawr, we know that children learn best through meaningful play that encourages each child’s natural sense of wonder. We have a proud history in early childhood education and a clear understanding of how young children grow and learn to discover their own unique voices.
With two pre-kindergarten options at Bryn Mawr, we are able to guide children on a path of discovery and learning that is best suited to their individual learning styles and interests.
Lower School Pre-K
- All-girls learning environment
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Part of the Lower School community— concerts, assemblies, uniform and more!
- In addition to math, literature, science, and art, our schedule includes world language (French and Spanish), physical education, library, music, values education and time in the Lower School Creation Station.
- Must be three years old by September 1, 2025, to begin Lower School admissions and assessment process.
- Schedule follows Bryn Mawr school hours and academic calendar, with Extended Day and Gateways programming available.
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To apply for Lower School pre-kindergarten, applicants must be three years old by September 1, 2025.
Little School 4's and 5's
- Co-ed learning environment that has a 40+ year history at Bryn Mawr
- Mixed-age classrooms to encourage leadership and varied social roles
- Lunch and snack included
- Curriculum includes literacy, math, sciences, art, music, social studies, physical education, yoga, foreign language (Spanish), outdoor play, and exploration.
- Flexible contract options include year round childcare or care during the academic year only.
- Families of girls have a streamlined application process to Bryn Mawr’s Lower School kindergarten. Little School boys are supported throughout the kindergarten admission process to help families find the best fit for each child.
Bryn Mawr School
Places and Spaces
Bryn Mawr’s beautiful 26-acre wooded campus in the heart of the Roland Park neighborhood includes:
- Outdoor classrooms, trails and a butterfly garden
- Lower School Creation Station
- Bright, engaging classrooms and lively playgrounds
- Lower School Library
How to Apply
For questions about the Lower School Pre-K, contact Kelly Stallard, Assistant Director of Admission.
Lower School Application Process
For questions about the Little School 4s and 5s program, email the Little School.
When walking around campus for various events, I constantly hear Middle and Upper School students say hi to my pre-k daughter by name. She loves her "older friends," and these relationships have been a special component in my daughter's affinity for Bryn Mawr.Bryn Mawr Parent