New Wayne Day School Taking 2018-2019 Applications

WAYNE, PA – Parents and guardians in the Radnor area have a new option for early childhood and elementary education, as the St. David's Episcopal Day School will open in 2018 and is now taking enrollment applications.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis though Jan. 15 for the 2018-2018 school year.

St. David's Episcopal Day School (SDEDS) will open with programs for 2-year-old through kindergarten-age children, including a transitional kindergarten option for children who may not make the kindergarten cut-off date or who would benefit from an additional year to grow and develop before entering a kindergarten program.

Applications are available online here.

In the coming years, SDEDS will extend its curriculum through fourth grade.

SDEDS is a coeducational, private, independent school "inspires lifelong learners by providing the highest quality education in an inclusive environment that embraces individuality, nurtures the whole child, and fosters character development grounded in the spiritual values of the Episcopalian tradition."

Not to be confused with St. David’s Nursery School and Kindergarten, SDEDS is associated with St. David’s Episcopal Church and is located in the church’s Knewstub Education Building.

"At St. David’s Episcopal Day School, our mission is to inspire lifelong learners by providing the highest quality education in an environment that embraces individuality, nurtures the whole child, and fosters character development grounded in the spiritual values of the Episcopalian tradition," Dr. Marissa Kiepert Truong, head of school at SDEDS, said. "We look forward to welcoming children and families of all faiths into our school as we focus on the values of respect, diversity, individuality, kindness, citizenship, perseverance, and integrity."

SDEDS will host two open houses for interested families, children and community members at noon on Sunday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 10 at the school, 765 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne. Private tours are also available throughout the fall and can be scheduled online here.

"Interactive learning environments, small teacher-to-student ratios and individualized instruction are all keystones of our approach to education," Brooke Choate, M.A., director of academic support at SDEDS, said. "One size does not fit all in education, which is why we regularly ensure each student’s needs are being properly addressed, and provide personalized support and enrichment as necessary."

In addition to hands-on curriculum, SDEDS education incorporates a wide range of extracurricular activities — such as the arts, Spanish, physical education, chapel, and music — to support the development of well-rounded, intellectually curious children.

"Very simply, SDEDS encourages students to 'Learn, Love, Lead,'" Truong said. "We are not only teaching our children for today, we are preparing them to thrive and become responsible leaders tomorrow."

For more information, visit the St. David's Episcopal Day School website here or call (484) 588-5643.

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