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Goshen Friends School Welcomes Families to Preschool Fun Fair

Event Scheduled for May 12, 10 a.m. to Noon

Goshen Friends School, located at 814 N. Chester Road in West Chester, will be hosting a free Preschool Fun Fair & Open House on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The rain-or-shine event will take place on the grounds of the school's 10-acre campus.

At the morning event, both parents and children will be able to meet Goshen Friends' preschool and pre-kindergarten teachers, tour the classrooms, and learn more about the school's decades-long tradition of nurturing the whole child. The event will also include a host of fun activities for children, including:

  • Crafts
  • Games
  • Moonbounce
  • Open play on the school's playground
  • Healthy snacks

"We're excited to welcome everyone in the community to come visit us, enjoy a morning of fun activities, and learn more about our programs for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners ages 2–5," said Mimi Ackers, Head of School at Goshen Friends.

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About Goshen Friends School
SubscribeGoshen Friends School is an independent Quaker school. The school's preschool and pre-kindergarten program is based on the philosophy that children learn through dynamic play. Students are engaged in a variety of activities designed to help them grow academically, creatively, and socially. Goshen's experienced teachers honor every child's individual spirit, helping them to grow independently while teaching the value in friendships and teamwork. The school offers:

  • Weekly classes in art, music, outdoor education, and Spanish
  • An emphasis on outdoor play on the 10-acre campus and unique playgrounds
  • 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options for children ranging in age from 2 to 5 (youngest students must be 3 years old by February 2018)
  • Afternoon enrichment program for PreK students
  • Low student-to-teacher ratios capped at 7:1
  • By My Side program for 2-year-olds and their grownups
  • Summer camp

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