Known & loved
A family-run Philadelphia school serving local families since 1984.
Call us ↗A happy place to begin
Big beginnings start little.
Thoughtful care and playful learning for infants through Pre-K in the heart of South Philadelphia.
☺ ☺ ☺Family-run since 1984
Care that feels close to home
Care that feels close to home
CURIOUS MINDS ✦ KIND HEARTS ✦ HAPPY DAYS ✦
Welcome to First Impressions Nursery School!
Care they feel. Confidence you’ll see.
Since 1984, First Impressions Nursery School has been a trusted place for young children to grow, learn, and thrive. We proudly care for children from 6 months through pre-kindergarten, offering a warm, nurturing environment that supports every stage of early development. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping each child build a strong foundation through play, exploration, and personalized attention — because we believe a great first impression lasts a lifetime.
See what a day looks like ↗Whole-child learning
Academic, social, creative, and physical growth—woven naturally into every day.
Room to be little
Warm classrooms, caring teachers, and plenty of time to play, wonder, and explore.
Growing at every stage
A just-right place for every little learner.
Small moments become big milestones when children feel safe, supported, and free to explore.
Infant Care
A safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where babies’ feeding, diapering, and sleep needs are met alongside structured activities and individualized care that support early development.
Ask about this program ↗Young Toddler
A safe, engaging space that supports rapidly developing language, motor coordination, social behaviors, curiosity, and independence through reading, singing, group activities, and discovery.
Ask about this program ↗Green Apples
A classroom designed for two-year-olds’ growing language, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive skills through sensory play, pretend play, small groups, and introductions to letters, numbers, shapes, and community.
Ask about this program ↗Red Apples Preschool
Clear routines and hands-on learning encourage independence, socialization, creativity, emotional development, and confidence as children learn to manage feelings, resolve conflicts, and begin forming letters independently.
Ask about this program ↗Stars
A stimulating Pre-K environment that builds independence, social skills, creativity, sight-word knowledge, math skills, emotional development, and confidence for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Ask about this program ↗A day at First Impressions
Predictable rhythms. Plenty of magic.
Each classroom follows an age-appropriate flow, with time for welcoming, learning centers, stories, movement, meals, rest, art, and outdoor play.
7:30Warm welcomes9:00Learning & play12:00Lunch & rest3:00Create & explore
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Every child brings their own spark. Our job is to notice it, nurture it, and help it shine.
— The First Impressions approach
Come say hello
See the school. Meet the people. Feel the difference.
Choosing care is personal. We’d love to hear about your child, answer your questions, and show you around.
Plan your visit
Call(215) 463-0499↗Visit2201 Penrose Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145↗HoursMonday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Schedule a tour ↗