Where friendships bloom, individuality is celebrated, and potential is achieved in a supportive learning community.
Preschoolers on the Main Line have been discovering the joy of learning at the Weekday School since it was founded in 1963. Because preschool-age children learn best by engaging with their environment through play-based activities and hands-on lessons, the Weekday School at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church provides an interactive, child-based educational model. Learning is accomplished through carefully planned, fun-filled activities, each designed with specific educational goals in mind.
The Weekday School offers 3-day and 5-day programs for children ages two years and seven months to 5 years old. The curriculum is theme-based, providing children with opportunities to explore a wide variety of topics while developing a love of learning and the skill set necessary for success in their academic careers. Throughout the day, the children’s activities are carefully designed to help them grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Students enjoy weekly yoga classes and music and movement classes taught by Mrs. Judy Potter, a certified yoga instructor and music educator.
Full-day programs supplement the regular curriculum with enrichment opportunities. These include the S.T.E.M. curriculum, literature-based classes, health and exercise, cooking classes, and project-based programming. Full-day classes begin after the first two weeks of the school year. Three-year-olds and PreK students may enroll for five full days. All students must be three by September 1 and must be completely potty trained.
Weekday School Staff
Robin Macon is the Weekday School Director. She has a master’s degree in early childhood education and has spent more than 27 years teaching and directing early childhood programs. Eileen Oxman has led the Oaks PreK class for more than 36 years. Nancy Healy leads the Willows Pre-K class. Kim Campbell, a Weekday School teacher of 20 years, leads the Sunflowers class (five days, three-year-olds). Abby Pottorff leads the Sprouts (five days, three-year-olds) class. Judy Potter leads the Seedlings (three days, two years and seven months). Each one of them provides a loving, nurturing environment for our youngest students.
Our teachers are supported by assistant teachers Kate Kopp, Doreen McDermott, Megan Carusona, Judy Potter, and Valerie Hoover. Each teaching team works together to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where children grow and learn, developing friendships and strengthening a sense of community within the classroom and among peers.
Weekday School Enrollment
Weekday School enrollment is open to children ages two years and seven months to 5. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Weekday School offers the following classes:
- Seedlings—Two days/week (Tues. and Thurs.)—two years and seven months old by the first day of school.
- Sprouts – Three days/week (Mon., Wed., Fri.) – age three by Sept. 1.
- Sunflowers – Five days/week – age three by Sept. 1.
- Pre-K – Five days/week – age four by Sept. 1.
For more information or to schedule a visit to our facilities in the lower level of the Education Building at 625 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, contact Robin Macon at 610-520-8840. Visit the school's website here.
