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Oak Lane Day School
137 Stenton Avenue
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Montgomery County
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Contact Information
Main Phone: (610)825-1055
Main Fax: (610)825-9288
Admissions: Andrea Myers
Admissions Phone: (610)825-1055
Admissions E-mail: admissions@oaklanedayschool.org



Mission & Philosophy

Oak Lane Day School's mission is to honor each child's unique individuality while fostering intellectual, creative, academic, and personal growth within a diverse community of active, engaged learners. Oak Lane provides a dynamic, creative, and nurturing community that promotes intellectual, social, emotional and physical development according to the needs of each individual child.


Educational Objectives

Research-based curriculum that addresses the needs of the whole child. Breadth of programming includes creative, visual and performing arts, drama, outdoor environmental science program, strong foundation in math and language arts, program in conflict resolution skills, community service projects monthly.


Learning Environment

Low student:teacher ratio allows for attention to individual needs and interests within an engaging, stimulating, and nurturing school environment.


Accreditations & Associations

PAIS
Member of Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Member of National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)


Affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grade Level: PK to 6
Gender: Coed
Tuition: From $6,125 per year to $16,600 per year
Principal/Headmaster: Karl Welsh
Hours in a School Day: 6 hours

Library Facility? Yes
Boarding? No
Special Needs? Yes

Enrollment: 110 students
Education Level: Elementary
School Type: Private
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:6
Public School District: Wissahickon School District area
School Days in a Year: 170 days

Financial Aid? Yes
Scholarships? Yes

Special Needs Description

Learning skills program for limited number of children with learning differences. Intermediate Unit provides reading and math specialists to work with referred students.


Open House Dates (Call to confirm dates & times)

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009

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