Day care centers delaware county pa: Childcare Centers, Daycare and Preschools in Delaware PA County
Childcare Centers, Daycare and Preschools in Delaware PA County
Delaware County childcare centers come in sizes, costs, and programs to fit all budgets and preferences.
We know that parents are busy but that selecting the right daycare center or preschool is crucial.
So we’ve gathered basic information for 312 child care centers in Delaware County into a single location so that you are only a click away from basic information such as address, size, and licensing information that can help you refine your search.
You can narrow down your search even further by selecting a zip code or a city from the list below.
Need more assistance? Simply contact the child care referral agency or the licensing agency listed on the right!
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Apple Pie Day Care
Upper Darby, PA 19082 | (610) 352-1064
The Apple Pie Day Care family began serving the Upper Darby region of Southeastern Pennsylvania in September 2002. Since then, thousands of families have entrusted their children to our care, confident in our ability to help with the awesome responsibility of getting …
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR TOTS
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | (610) 622-6000
Building Blocks for Tots is proud to serve Delaware County! Our center is state licensed, working our way up to 4 stars. Our center is organized to provide a quality early learning program to meet social, emotional, and cognitive needs of each child. …
DISCOVERY ZONE LEARNING CENTER
Linwood, PA 19061 | (484) 482-6834
Discovery Zone Learning Center was founded in 2014 as a ministry of The Bridge Church, formerly Marcus Hook Baptist Church. It is our desire to provide excellent childcare and faith based education in a tradition of excellence. As an extension of the church we …
THE JOSHUA TREE LEARNING ACADEMY
Darby, PA 19023 | (484) 540-7541
The Joshua Tree was established in 2009 with a vision to foster a love of learning in children in a safe atmosphere.
We aim to turn education into a fun and engaging experience for students. Our low-eacher to student ratio and interactive approach to education …
TINY MIRACLES LEARNING CENTER
Primos, PA 19018 | (610) 394-0394
Welcome to Tiny Miracles Learning Center!!! At Tiny Miracles we believe that children are the world’s greatest gift. For a family to trust Tiny Miracles to care for their most precious gift, is an honor!!! Enrolling in Tiny Miracles, you are not a client, your …
TREASURE ISLAND ACADEMY
Upper Darby, PA 19082 | (610) 352-4700
If you’re looking for an excellent, nurturing, educational program for your little ones, look no further. Treasure Island Academy offers top-notch child care, with before- and after-school programs available. You can rest assured that your child will learn …
WHIZZ KIDZZ LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Chester, PA 19013 | (610) 364-0400
WHIZZ KIDZZ LEARNING ACADEMY (WKLA) is committed to providing safe, quality childcare, in a nurturing but challenging, well rounded environment.
We are dedicated to “Building Brighter Futures…One Child At A Time”!
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WOODLYN ACADEMY
Woodlyn, PA 19094 | (610) 874-2255
Woodlyn Academy provides an academic, caring, and safe environment for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and School Age Children. The foundation of Woodlyn Academy’s program is built on a partnership between families and the school, a place where …
AKIRA ACADEMY DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
Chester, PA 19013 | (484) 452-4540
AKIRA ACADEMY DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 44 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks – 12 years old. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND STUDENT ENRICHMENT
Lansdowne, PA 19050 | (610) 990-3952
Our enrichment program offers Before & After school care, Tutoring and Academic worshops
DARLENES WEE CARE 4 KIDS INC
Upper Darby, PA 19082 | (610) 284-6242
Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids is a full-service, fully licensed infant and child care center in Upper Darby, PA, serving children 6 weeks to 13 years
JACOBS LADDER CLC INC
Upper Darby, PA 19082 | (484) 463-8318
Our Goal is to help our children exceed and excel into tomorrow’s leaders, by helping them learn in all academic areas and providing them with a solid foundation.
Children need to be introduced to the bible to get an understanding of Christianity and how education …
KIDS CONNECTION LEARNING CENTER
Sharon Hill, PA 19079 | (484) 497-5973
Kids Connection Learning Center, LLC, has created an environment where teachers support the nurturing and learning your child needs. We are hands-on owners who offer a personal interest in your family’s childcare decisions, where each child’s natural curiosity …
LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, PA 19064 | (610) 543-5726
Serving our community for over 25 years, Life Discovery School is a loving daycare, preschool and prekindergarten for the children of our community. Our commitment is to build strong families, and provide children with a safe, loving, nurturing environment to learn …
LITTLE FRIENDS NURSERY & DAY CARE CENTER
Springfield, PA 19064 | (610) 328-0221
Little Friends has been providing care for over 25 years.
Delaware County Childcare Referral Agencies:
Child Care Information Service of Delaware County
20 S. 69th St., 3rd Fl.
Upper Darby PA 19082
Call (610) 713-2250 or Toll Free (800) 831-3117
Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/humanservices/childcare.html
Pennsylvania Child Care Licensing Agency
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Bureau of Certification Services
333 Market Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Phone: 717-346-9320
Web Site: http://www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/childcareearlylearning/
Note: will refer to appropriate Regional office
Cities in Delaware County
- Ardmore Child Care
- Aston Child Care
- Brookhaven Child Care
- Broomall Child Care
- Bryn Mawr Child Care
- Chadds Ford Child Care
- Chester Child Care
- Chester Heights Childcare
- Cheyney Daycare
- Clifton Heights Child Care
- Collingdale Daycare
- Crum Lynne Childcare
- Darby Child Care
- Drexel Hill Child Care
- Essington Daycare
- Folcroft Child Care
- Folsom Child Care
- Garnet Valley Child Care
- Glen Mills Child Care
- Glen Riddle Lima Daycare
- Glenolden Child Care
- Haverford Childcare
- Havertown Child Care
- Holmes Childcare
- Lansdowne Child Care
- Lima Daycare
- Linwood Childcare
- Marcus Hook Child Care
- Media Child Care
- Morton Childcare
- Newtown Square Child Care
- Norwood Child Care
- Parkside Daycare
- Primos Child Care
- Prospect Park Childcare
- Radnor Childcare
- Ridley Park Childcare
- Secane Childcare
- Sharon Hill Child Care
- Springfield Child Care
- Swarthmore Child Care
- Thornton Daycare
- Upper Chichester Township Childcare
- Upper Darby Child Care
- Villanova Child Care
- Wallingford Child Care
- Wayne Child Care
- Woodlyn Child Care
- Yeadon Child Care
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Early Learning Resource Center Region 15
Administrator: Angelique Hiers
Deputy Administrator: Shannon Esposito
Who We Are
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 15 (ELRC) provides a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.
We offer an enhanced resource and referral system for communities seeking early learning services and supports. The ELRC provides child care subsidies to eligible families. The Federal and State funding for this program is provided through a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PADHS). The ELRC serves children eligible for child care works from birth to 13 years of age whose parents are employed and meet the eligibility guidelines set forth by the Commonwealth. Childcare is also available to children who are 13 years or older but under 19 years of age who are incapable of caring for themselves. Teen parents who are enrolled full-time in high school are encouraged to apply for childcare services. Parent/Caretakers who apply may be placed on a wait list based on the availability of funds. Fees are based on family size and income.
What We Do
The ELRC provides child care subsidy to eligible families. This is a parent choice system. Parents may choose any licensed, regulated or relative, provider who signs an agreement for funding through this agency and complies with State laws and regulations.
The ELRC may not make recommendations regarding selection of a child care provider. ELRC resource and referral staff are able to offer parents and caregivers a variety of resource information to local agencies, government programs, services and child care providers.
Resources are provided to parents/caretakers which will aid in selecting a quality care provider for their child/children. Early Learning Resource Centers are a trusted source to families looking for child care/early learning programs. A quality early learning program—in child care, Early Head Start, Head Start, or preschool—will help prepare your child for success in school and in life.
Here are things to look for:
- Is this person or program a safe place for children?
- Do they meet the necessary regulations?
- Have there been any complaints against them?
- DHS regulates child care programs (family child care homes, group child care homes and child care centers) to make sure they meet minimum health and safety standards.
- Programs are required to post their certificate of registration or compliance, so if you don’t see it, ask about it.
- Does the child care or Head Start program participate in Keystone STARS?
- Do teachers have training in early childhood education? Teachers in quality programs have education in child development, such as a Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
- Does the program provide activities appropriate for your child’s age and development? Teachers should observe your child’s skill level and provide activities that will help your child grow.
- Does the program keep families involved in their child’s progress? Quality programs will talk with you about how your child is learning and suggest ways you can help your child learn at home.
- Are the children happy and involved? Learning should be fun!
As you search for quality child care, reach for Keystone STARS.
Keystone STARS helps you know what to expect when picking a program. Child care programs that participate in Keystone STARS meet standards for teacher quality, classroom and learning activities, working with you to support your child, and managing their program. Programs can earn from one to four Stars. The higher the STAR level, the higher the quality.
For more information and to find a Keystone STARS program near you, visit Compass or www.papromiseforchildren.com and http://raiseyourstar.org.
Philadelphia Health Management Corporation (PHMC) in collaboration with the Delaware County Department of Human Services for Early Learning Resource Center 15 (ELRC 15) will provide services typically part of Keystone STARS supports, including quality coaching and support in processing grants. PHMC will coordinate all Technical Assistance (TA) and Professional Development (PD) activities (STARS TA, ECMH, Infant/Toddler TA, CCHC, needs-based PD, etc.)
Providers can search for their quality coaches and find more information about PHMC Quality at http://www.
philaregionalkey.org/
Guidelines for the Subsidized Child Care Program
- Resides in the state of Pennsylvania
- Have a child/children who need child care while you work or attend an education or training program
- Meet income guidelines for your family size. Click to see current Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
- Works an average minimum of 20 hours a week
- Works an average minimum of 10 hours a week AND attends an education/training program an average minimum of 10 hours a week
- Have prospective employment that will start within 30 days of your application for subsidized child care
- Teen Parents must be enrolled in a full time education program. The teen’s family income is not a factor in determining teen parent eligibility.
- Child/Children requesting care are United States citizens AND/OR an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency
- Have proof of identification for each parent/caretaker residing in the household
- If you received TANF cash assistance benefits within the last 6 months and you have a child who needs care while you are working, you may meet the guidelines for continued subsidized child care.
Children eligible for the prioritized waiting list are:
- Foster – A child in the custody of a Children and Youth agency who is living with licensed foster parents
- Pre-K Counts – A child attending a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program
- Early Head Start (EHS) – A child age birth to three years attending an EHS or EHS/Child Care Partnership program
- Head Start (HS) – A child age three to five years attending a HS program
- Siblings – A new baby born to a family with children currently receiving care
- Teen Parent – A parent under 18 years of age who does not have a diploma or a GED and attends an education program on a full-time basis or a parent between the ages of 18 and 22 years that attends high school on a full-time basis.
- Homeless – A family or child who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence
How to Contact
Address: 20 South 69th Street, 4th Floor
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday
County Holiday Calendar
Phone: 610-713-2115 or 1-800-831-3117
Fax: 610-713-2233/2333
Email: elrcregion15@pa.
gov
How to Apply for Child Care Works at the ELRC 15
Apply online at
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/CMHOM.aspx
Printable Applications to be mailed or faxed:
- Application for Subsidized Child Care in PDF format
- Application for Subsidized Child Care in PDF format (Spanish)
- Employment Verification
- Employment Verification (Spanish)
Mail or fax application to:
Delaware County Department of Human Services
Early Learning Resource Center Region 15
20 South 69th Street
Fourth Floor
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Fax: 610-713-2233/2333
Resources and Helpful Links
Monthly Provider Newsletter
Click here to read
Perform a detailed child care search through Compass
http://www.findchildcare.pa.gov/
Provider Self-Service Page
www.pelican.state.pa.us/provider
Fire Safety Resource
Click here to view
Keystone Stars Bonus Points Tip Sheet
Click here to view
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
http://www.
pakeys.org/pages/get.aspx?page=Programs_PreKCounts
Delaware County Head Start Programs
http://www.dciu.org/Page/689
The PA Department of Education
http://www.education.pa.gov/
The PA Department of Human Services
http://dhs.pa.gov/
The PA Key
Early Intervention Technical Assistance
The Professional Development (PD) Registry
https://papdregistry.org/
Early Learning GPS
http://www.earlylearninggps.com/
The Early Learning GPS is an interactive online tool where families answer up to 10 questions for great tips and reliable resources on helping their child learn and grow. Create a free map for your child to follow his milestones, save fun activities that will help him learn and grow, and compare child care programs. All information is from reliable sources like PA’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning.
Career Opportunities
Visit www.
employment.pa.gov, click on Open Jobs to view available positions or register to take a test. For Civil Service employment information contact Philadelphia office 215-560-2253.
Contact Human Services Personnel at 610-891-4951 or 610-891-4417 with questions.
Delaware County, PA (Childcare & Programs)
There are 258 Daycares in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, serving a population of 563,384 people in an area of 184 square miles. There is 1 Daycare per 2,183 people, and 1 Daycare per square mile.
In Pennsylvania, Delaware County is ranked 11th of 67 counties in Daycares per capita, and 2nd of 67 counties in Daycares per square mile.
List of Delaware County Daycares
Find Delaware County, Pennsylvania daycares and preschools.
A Child’s Nest
1600 Delmar Drive
Folcroft,
PA
Aardvark Child Care & Learning Ctr
335 Cheyney Road
Glen Mills,
PA
Aardvark Day Care Center
739 Secane Road
Primos,
PA
Abc & Me Learning Center
232 Chester Pike
Norwood,
PA
Abc Land Nursery School And Kindergarten
3946 Dennison Avenue
Drexel Hill,
PA
Accel Community Programs
7400 Marshall Road
Upper Darby,
PA
Accel Community Programs
41 East Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne,
PA
Aggies Childcare And Preschool
107 Long Lane
Upper Darby,
PA
All 4 Kidz Early Learning Center
733 West 9th Street
Chester,
PA
All About Children Daycare Center
52 Garrett Rd
Upper Darby,
PA
Alphabet Corner
400 Macdade Boulevard
Collingdale,
PA
Ancona Montessori School
219 Bullens Lane
Woodlyn,
PA
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Bra
5290 Township Line Road
Drexel Hill,
PA
Apple Pie Chester
18 East 8th Street
Chester,
PA
Apple Pie Child Care Inc
221 Llewelyn Road
Chester Heights,
PA
Apple Pie Christian Academy
4 Rockbourne Road
Clifton Heights,
PA
Apple Pie Day Care
3 S State Rd
Upper Darby,
PA
Aronimink Elementary School
4611 Bond Avenue
Drexel Hill,
PA
Aston Presbyterian Church Day Care
2401 Baldwin Run Lane
Aston,
PA
Bethel Springs
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley,
PA
Brightside Academy Early Care & Educatio
6816 Market Street
Upper Darby,
PA
Bumble Bee Preschool & Kindergarten
1015 Laurel Road
Sharon Hill,
PA
Busy Bees Learning Tree 2
209 Long Ln
Upper Darby,
PA
Bywood Elementary School
330 Avon Rd
Upper Darby,
PA
Carter’s Daycare
525 Macdade Boulevard
Collingdale,
PA
Carter’s Open Arms
2242 Edgmont Avenue
Chester,
PA
Carter’s Open Arms
601 Upland Avenue
Brookhaven,
PA
Center For Self Development
1605 West 3rd Street
Chester,
PA
Champions At Glenwood Elementary School
122 South Pennell Road
Media,
PA
Champions At Media Elementary School
317 Gayley Street
Media,
PA
Champions Indian Lane Elementary School
309 South Old Middletown Road
Media,
PA
Changing Lanes Learning Ctr
1200 Clifton Avenue
Darby,
PA
Chestbrook Academy
906 Media Line Road
Newtown Square,
PA
Chesterbrook Academy
4 Dickinson Drive
Chadds Ford,
PA
Chichester Kinderschool
3913 Chichester Avenue
Boothwyn,
PA
Child Care Of The Future Inc
199 East Baltimore Avenue
Clifton Heights,
PA
Childcare Of The Future
723 Secane Road
Primos,
PA
Children Of Purpose Ccc
3100 West 9th Street
Chester,
PA
Children Of Purpose Childcare Center
1205 West 3rd Street
Chester,
PA
Children’s Garden Child Care And Preschool
301 North 3rd Street
Darby,
PA
Children’s Garden Vi
600 Macdade Boulevard
Collingdale,
PA
Christ Church Pre-School
311 South Orange Street
Media,
PA
Christ Haven Christian Academy
521 Walnut Street
Darby,
PA
Christopher’s Footprints
233 Mohawk Avenue
Norwood,
PA
Clockwork Childcare Chester
395 East 24th Street
Chester,
PA
Community Center Kid’s Stop
20 Media Line Road
Newtown Square,
PA
Community YMCA Child Care
19 West Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne,
PA
Community YMCA Of Eastern Delco Ardmore Ave
Ardmore Avenue
Lansdowne,
PA
Community Ymca Of Eastern Delaware County
2110 Garrett Road
Lansdowne,
PA
Community Ymca School Age At St.
Joe’s
502 Woodlawn Avenue
Collingdale,
PA
Daycares near Delaware County
- Use My Location
- Ardmore
- Aston
- Berwyn
- Boothwyn
- Brookhaven
- Broomall
- Bryn Mawr
- Chadds Ford
- Chester Heights
- Chester
- Cheyney
- Clifton Heights
- Collingdale
- Crum Lynne
- Darby
- Drexel Hill
- East Lansdowne
- Folcroft
- Folsom
- Garnet Valley
- Glen Mills
- Glenolden
- Havertown
- Holmes
- Lansdowne
- Linwood
- Marcus Hook
- Media
- Morton
- Nether Providence
- Newtown Square
- Norwood
- Primos
- Radnor
- Rose Valley
- Sharon Hill
- Springfield
- Swarthmore
- Upper Chichester
- Upper Darby
- Villanova
- Wayne
- Woodlyn
- Yeadon
- Philadelphia County
- Gloucester County
- Chester County
- Montgomery County
- Salem County
Other Delaware County Offices
- Animal Hospitals
- Animal Shelters
- Child Support Offices
- Child, Youth, and Family Services
- Daycares
- Food Stamp Offices
- Goodwill Stores
- Housing Authorities
- Salvation Army Stores
- Social Security Offices
- Veterans Affairs Departments
- WIC Offices
Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Springfield Township , or simply Springfield , is a township in Delaware County in the US state of Pennsylvania.
The population at the 2010 census was 24,211. [3] Springfield is a suburb of Philadelphia located approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of the city.
Contents
- 1 Geography
- 1.1 neighboring municipalities
- 1.2 Climate
- 2 Demography
- 3 Education
- 4 History
- 5 Economics
- parks
- 10 References
- 11 external link
Geography
Springfield is located in eastern Delaware County at 39°55′37″N. 75°20′7″W / 39.92694°N 75.33528°W / 39.92694; -75.33528 (39.926961, -75.335231). [4] According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 6.34 square miles (16.42 km2). 2 ), of which 6.32 square miles (16.37 km 2 ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km 2 ), or 0.28%, is water. [3] The northeast boundary of the township forms Darby Creek, and the western boundary is formed by Crum Creek, both flowing south to the Delaware River.
Neighboring Municipalities
- Haverford Township, Delaware County – North
- Upper Darby, Delaware County – East
- Ridley Township, Delaware County – South
- Moreton Township, Delaware County – South
- 0 Boro County southwest. (A small exclave of the town of Springfield is located south of Swarthmore Borough (see map at right).
- Lower Providence Township, Delaware County – SW
- Marple Township, Delaware County – NW
Climate
Springfield has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) and a hardiness zone of 7a. Average monthly temperatures in the vicinity of the library range from 32.6 °F (0.3 °C) in January to 77.7 °F (25.4 °C) in July. 90,009 [5] 90,010 90,003 90,013 Demographics 90,014 90,088 90,089 90,090 90,091 Historical population
6% 0002 The racial makeup of the township was 93.4% in the 2010 census. White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 1.1% of the population [1].
As of 2000 census [7] , there were 23,677 people, 8,618 households, and 6,790 families residing in the township.
The population density was 3,723.0 people per square mile (1,437.4/km²). The township has 8,800 housing units with an average density of 534.2 buildings per square kilometer. Racial composition of the population: 94.6%. White, 0.5% African American, 0.05% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.
There were 8618 families out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together 8.6% were women living without husbands and 21.2% did not have families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73, and the average family size is 3.14.
Township population was spread out: 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3 % aged 65 and over.
. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 women, there were 91.8 men. For every 100 women aged 18 and over, there were 88.4 men.
The median income for a household in the township was $89,019, and the median income for a family was $103,424. [8] Men had a median income of $64,830 compared to $50,651 for women. [8] The per capita income for the borough was $35,231. About 1.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those aged 65 and over.
Education
Springfield High School
Library
Springfield Township students attend schools in the Springfield School District. This is not to be confused with the Springfield Township School District, which is located in Springfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Public Schools:
- Springfield Literacy Center – all Kindergarten and First Grade students of the school district 2nd to 5th grades – enrollment based on proximity
- E. T. Richardson High School – all students in grades 6, 7, and 8 in the district (approximately 1,000 students)
- Springfield High School – all students in grades 9-12 of the school district (approximately 1,200 students)
- As of August 2018 [9] A new high school is under construction and is scheduled for completion by 2021.
T. Richardson High School – all students in grades 6, 7, and 8 in the district (approximately 1,000 students) Families in Springfield Township could send their children to Swarthmore High, Lansdowne High School, a daytime, and/or Media High School prior to the founding of Springfield High School in 1931. [10]
Private/Parochial Schools :
- Holy Cross – Catholic Primary School – Students in grades K-8
- St. Francis of Assisi – Catholic Primary School – Students in grades K-8
- Cardinal O’Hare High School – Students in grades 9-12
St. Kevin’s, another Catholic elementary school, has been in operation since 1967. [ citation needed ] until 2011.
The Archdiocese closed it due to enrollment cuts, despite calls from community members to keep it open. It had 158 students in the spring of 2011, with parents saying more than 130 students were scheduled for the fall of that year, while the archdiocese said there were 93. [11] This was one of three Catholic schools in Delaware County that closed at the time. [12]
History
First settled by Quakers who arrived in Pennsylvania with William Penn, Springfield was first recognized as a government agency in 1686. [13] Many streets in Springfield are named after prominent former citizens, including Powell, Kennerley, Lownes, Lewis, Maris, Thomas, Beatty, Lewis, Fulk, Evans, Powell, Pancoast, Worrell, and Edge. Initially, Springfield was primarily a farming town.
On December 9, 1687, the settlers began to build a road to Amosland, as it was then called. This road is now known as Springfield Road. In 1701 construction began on Baltimore Pike; the road was made of strong oak planks, some of which still exist under the current Baltimore Pike.
1701 was also the year that construction began on the first Quaker meeting house. The prayer house burned down in 1737 and was rebuilt. The current prayer house in its place was built in 1851.
By the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, there were approximately 300 people living in Springfield, according to tax records.
Springfield became more industrialized by the 19th century. Taking advantage of its many streams for energy, the inhabitants built many mills. Notable mill owners included William Fell, Samuel Pancoast, William Beatty, Samuel Lewis, and Moses and Emanuel Hay.
In the early 20th century, Springfield Baltimore Pike became one of the busiest commercial areas outside of Philadelphia. The long, straight stretch of Baltimore Pike in the township was called “ Golden Mile “, widely known for its many automotive dealerships. Baltimore Pike remains true to its history with many dealerships lined up along the road. Golden Mile is a unique corridor that is essentially a compact commercial lane that crosses sleeping zones on both sides Residents are now trying to counteract the typical effects of mile-long urban sprawl through green initiatives, responsible traffic planning, and improved zoning.
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In the past century, all of Springfield’s farmland has been gradually bought up by real estate developers who have turned Springfield into the city it is today, that is, mostly made up of developments of standard suburban private homes. One of the largest single developments was the development of Stoney Creek. Construction began in 1949 and was completed in just five years. The huge development stretched from West Avenue to Providence Road and reached Baltimore Pike. More than 75 houses have been built in the development. Like most residential buildings of the time, no two houses were built the same in Stoney Creek. Although they all resemble each other in their stone facades and overall size, additional luxuries such as porches and window placement were available for purchase to make each one a bit unique.
Although all the farmland of Springfield’s past has disappeared, many of the forests and fields of the past still stand today in some of the many parks located throughout the community.
The bulk of Springfield’s history is held in the archives of the Springfield Heritage Society and Springfield Township Public Library (member of the Delaware County Library System).
Springfield has three sister cities: Lisbon, Portugal, Lima, Peru, and Vancouver, Canada. [ quote needed ]
Economy
The township is home to the Springfield Mall, a 590,000 square foot (55,000 m 2 ) two-level mall. One of the first of several out-of-town Strawbridge & Clothier locations was in Springfield. The old Strawbridge & Clothier has since been remodeled into Purpose.
Religious
Catholic churches in the town of Springfield include the Church of the Holy Cross, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and the Church of St. Kevin. In 2014, the Archdiocese asked the churches to provide documentation of their future viability as other Delaware County Catholic churches closed permanently during this time period.
[14] In 2015, the Archdiocese stated that all three would continue to operate at that time. [15]
People
- Mark Alburger, Composer
- Bill Carpenter, West Point Lonely End, Lt. Gen. US Army, Distinguished Service Cross recipient.
- Pat Croce entrepreneur, sports team leader and owner [16]
- J. Edgar Thomson, third president Pennsylvania Railroad [17]
- Joey DeFrancesco, jazz organist
- Robert W. Edgar, US Congressman
- Robert Hazard, rock musician
- Tom Keifer, rock musician in Cinderella
- Al Martino, singer, film actor
- John Pinette, Actor and comedian
- Skip Roderick, former professional football player, current men’s football coach Elizabethtown College
- Mike Sciosha, MLB Hall of Fame catcher and manager LA Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Joe Sestak, Three Star (Vice) Admiral (retired 2005) and U. S. Congressman
- Benjamin West, Artist
- Lawrence G. Williams, U.S. Congressman
NBA, 1971
S. Congressman Notable Buildings
in 1686, this building in 1851) [18]
Springfield Water Company Pumping Station, built in 1899
- Central School (demolished)
- First Presbyterian Church
- Holy Cross Church0016
- 1 History
- 2 Geography
- 3 Demography
- 4 Transportation
- 5 Education
- 6 Famous people
- 7 Recommendations
- 8 External link
History
into Morton Morton’s house is located in mercenary and Darby Creek. It was built around 1750 by Morton Morton (1701-1781), great-grandson of Marten Martenson, who was a settler in New Sweden in 1654. Morton Morton was the cousin of John Morton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. [4] Morton Morton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. [5]
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Morton Morton House
Geography
Norwood 3° in Southeast Delaware District 9 53′18″N 75°17′50″W / 39.
88833°N 75.29722°W / 39.88833; -75.29722 (39.888312, -75.297178). [6] Borders to the northeast on Glenolden, east past Folcroft, south of Tinicum Township, west past Prospect Park, and west and north on Ridley Township. U.S. Route 13 (Chester Pike) is the main road through the area, heading northeast 10 miles (16 km) to Downtown Philadelphia and southwest 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to Chester.
Norwood borders Darby Creek to the south and Muckinipattis Creek to the east.
According to the US Census Bureau, Norwood has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km 2 ), of which 0.77 square miles (2.0 km 2 ) is land and 0.04 square miles miles (0.1 km 2 ), or 4.54%, is water. [3]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 194 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,286 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,668 | 29. 7 % |
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| 1920 | 2.353 | 41.1% | 19309 | 3.878 | 64.8% 908 64.8%0093 |
| 1940 | 3,921 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,246 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,729 | 28.3% | |
| 1970 | 7.229 | 7.4% | |
| 19000 | 6.647 | −8.1% | |
| 0101111115.0%. White, 1.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 1.4% of the population [1] [ deadlink ] . | |||
5/km²). There were 2,363 housing units with an average density of 2 955.0 per square mile (1,140.4/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.56%. White, 1.10% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population. 
0 men. For every 100 women aged 18 and over, there were 90.8 men. 
It was formed in 2012 from the merger of St. Gabriel Catholic School, located within the township of Norwood, and St. Madeleine Street. Rose in Ridley Park. [10] St. Gabriel opened in 1960 and another part of the building opened in 1962. [11] Former St. Gabriel teacher Denise Crane stated in a letter to the editor to Delco Times that the students came from Norwood, Folcroft, Glenolden, and Prospect Park. [12] Donna Koval, who began teaching at St. James in 1968, recalled that there were over 1,000 students at the time; [13] each class had about 200 students, four classes of 50 students each, but by 2012 the number of students had dropped sharply. The final enrollment was about 164 people. 9 a b Ormsby, Barbara (05/07/2012). “Saint Gabe’s Memories Remain”. Delco Times . Retrieved 2020-05-03.
Usually the houses of meetings of friends do not have spiers. 
Quakers moved easily from one meeting place to another, but when they were given the opportunity to design and build their own meeting place, Friends brought their Testimonies into the planning, design, and construction of the building. 
, a kitchen and toilets. 