Ivybrook Academy Bala Cynwyd

Ivybrook Academy Bala Cynwyd 🌱 Where Your Child Will Thrive 🌱

Reggio Emilia + Montessori Inspired Preschool

09/03/2026

You’d never know these kids were nervous to walk through the door their first visit. Now, look at them!

Our staff aims to make each child feel welcome, valued, and loved. Children thrive in environments where they feel comfortable and safe. We are committed to making that happen everyday at

Every child learns differently. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is one of the frameworks that shapes o...
08/31/2026

Every child learns differently. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is one of the frameworks that shapes our curriculum at Ivybrook Academy.

Some children process the world through movement. Others through music, spatial reasoning, or interpersonal connection. Traditional classrooms tend to favor linguistic and logical-mathematical learners. Our blended curriculum is designed to honor all of them.

In practice, this means a single concept might be explored through building, drawing, group discussion, and hands-on experimentation within the same classroom.

08/31/2026

Busy hands are a beautiful thing ✌️
Kids use all of their senses to learn and sometimes that means feeling, touching, doing and even getting dirty every know and again. We love to see the understanding that comes from experiencing

Meet the team behind Ivybrook Academy Bala Cynwyd. With a combined 60+ years of experience, these educators are ready to...
08/28/2026

Meet the team behind Ivybrook Academy Bala Cynwyd. With a combined 60+ years of experience, these educators are ready to create a warm, engaging, and inspiring new learning environment right here on the Main Line.

We can’t wait to welcome our students and families and begin this exciting new chapter together!

08/25/2026

Late August can be stressful as we head into new beginnings so we thought you could use a moment to breathe. Our lobby fish tank helps us ease into transitions and take a moment to just watch and relax.

Our educators are not standing at the front of the room delivering lessons. They're beside the child, observing, documen...
08/24/2026

Our educators are not standing at the front of the room delivering lessons. They're beside the child, observing, documenting, and responding.

This is what it means to be a guide rather than a lecturer. Our teachers watch for the moments when a child is ready for a new challenge, and they introduce it at exactly the right time.

They document learning so they can tailor their approach to each student. They ask open-ended questions that encourage children to think deeper rather than simply giving answers.

The result is a classroom where every child is met where they are and gently encouraged to grow from there.

Learning doesn’t always require a pencil and paper 📝 Limited seats still available for this school year. Find out how to...
08/18/2026

Learning doesn’t always require a pencil and paper 📝 Limited seats still available for this school year. Find out how to enroll in our half day preschool program is as sending a DM

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.Child-height shelves invite students to ...
08/17/2026

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.

Child-height shelves invite students to choose their own work. Defined areas for reading, building, and creating give children ownership of how they move through the classroom.

Every element is placed with purpose, designed to build independence, encourage focus, and support a child's ability to self-direct. When the environment does its job, children feel confident enough to take the lead in their own learning.

The countdown is on! We are 25 days away from the start of school.Limited spaces are still available to join us for our ...
08/13/2026

The countdown is on! We are 25 days away from the start of school.

Limited spaces are still available to join us for our inaugural school year. Watch your child explore, learn, and grow in our Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired environment. Our award-winning curriculum nurtures confident learners and creative thinkers through personalized education tailored to each child's unique strengths. Experience a classroom where voices are valued, curiosity is celebrated, and compassion flourishes.

08/11/2026

Playing restaurant can also mean practicing coordination, patience, listening, and other vital social skills. Join us tomorrow for our August Peek & Play to learn more about the important skills your child will gain with us at Ivybrook Academy!

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