Gladwyne, PA

The Harmony School

The Harmony School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish preschool for children ages 18 months - 5 years old serving families throughout the Main Line. We are a play-based, nature-rich program. Join us for classes, camps and family events now, and learn about our full preschool program beginning in 2027.

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A Note from Our Directors

Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here.

Choosing a preschool is a leap of faith. You are trusting others with the most important people in your life, and we are deeply honored to walk alongside your family during these early years!

At Harmony, we believe childhood deserves to be protected. Young children need time to play, wonder, build friendships, ask questions, solve problems, and discover who they are. We believe learning happens when children feel safe, known, and valued for exactly who they are.

Grounded in Jewish values and created for families of all backgrounds, we strive to foster a community where children experience joy, belonging, and a deep sense of wonder.

More than anything, we hope Harmony is a place where children are loved and where families feel at home. 

With gratitude,

Sarah & Jacqueline
Co-Directors
The Harmony School

About Us
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Program Overview

Preschool

Ages 18 month - 5 years

A year-round Reggio Emilia-inspired program filled with nature, music, movement, and joy

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Camps

Ages 2 - 9 years

Spring, Summer, and Days-off school camps

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Classes, Drop-offs, Events

Ages 0-7 years

Monthly drop-off Havdalah PJ Party, Shabbat Sprouts Friday mornings, Pop-ups, and more

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What People Are Saying

  • "I just wanted to thank you for giving us and especially [our child] this special gift. She has spoken more positively of your program than of any other care experience she's had. We are so grateful."

  • "She loves it! Every day, she comes home with a story of what fun games they played. Amazingly, the teachers even made the journey to the bathroom an adventure."

  • "Incredibly supportive and connective. Highly developed emotional intelligence to meet the kids where they are at. Educational, fun and community minded."

  • "Every time we talked with the staff, it was terrific."

  • "Staff were very mindful and validating and committed to creating a validating environment for kids."

  • "I love the newsletters and it has inspired me to incorporate more imaginative play into our house."

Beth David Reform Congregation

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Learn more about Beth David

1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne, PA  19035 

Beth David Reform Congregation now counts more than 1,500 families as members, hosts a vibrant and inclusive religious school and one of the city's most respected early learning centers. We are proud of how each member brings his or her own story to our diverse community—such as those who have a multi-generational history at our congregation and those new to the city or Beth David Reform Congregation, of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking a Jewish community – a place to call home.

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"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning." — Fred Rogers