Infant Community
A peaceful, responsive beginning centered on secure relationships, movement, language, and sensory discovery.
Ask about availability →Limited spaces available • Now welcoming enrollment inquiries
Bel-Air AcademyMontessori-inspired early learningCall (215) 338-2959Now enrolling in Northeast Philadelphia
A place to belong, discover, and grow.
Bel-Air Academy is a child care center at 4343 Princeton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and summer campers. Our Montessori-inspired approach builds confidence, curiosity, and independence through purposeful, hands-on learning.
Infants through school ageHands-on learningELRC accepted
Programs that grow with your child
One caring community. Five meaningful stages.
Each program combines Montessori-inspired practices with the developmental needs, interests, and growing independence of every child.
Toddler Community
Practical life, emerging language, purposeful movement, and gentle guidance support the drive toward independence.
Ask about availability →Children’s House
A rich Montessori environment for concentration, collaboration, literacy, mathematics, culture, and joyful discovery.
Ask about availability →After-School Program
A calm landing place with homework support, creative projects, movement, and community.
Ask about availability →Summer Camp
Nature, culture, science, art, and hands-on projects make summer meaningful and full of wonder.
Ask about availability →Purpose
Independence
Belonging
Independence
Belonging
The Bel-Air approach
Children flourish when learning feels purposeful.
Our educators prepare environments that invite children to move, choose, repeat, collaborate, and master new skills.
- Beauty and orderCalm spaces help children feel capable and at home.
- Hands-on discoveryConcrete materials make abstract ideas memorable.
- Culturally affirming careChildren see their identities and families honored.
- Respectful independenceChildren receive meaningful choices and responsibility.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”Maria Montessori
A true family partnership
Your questions deserve thoughtful answers.
What forms of payment do you accept?+
We accept private pay, ELRC, DHS, and other forms of third-party payment. Call us so we can discuss authorization, availability, and next steps.
What are your operating hours?+
Bel-Air Academy is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
How do I begin enrollment?+
Request a tour or enrollment conversation below. We will contact you about availability, tuition, and next steps.
What makes the program Montessori-inspired?+
Children learn through purposeful activity, carefully prepared environments, independence, and respectful guidance.
Visit Bel-Air Academy
Book your tour online.
Choose an available 30-minute appointment. Your tour is confirmed as soon as you finish booking, and Google Calendar sends the appointment invitation to your email.
- Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Weekdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- 4343 Princeton Avenue, Philadelphia
Enrollment questions
Let’s find the right place for your child.
Use this form for enrollment information, the waitlist, or summer camp. To reserve a confirmed tour, use the booking calendar above.
- Call
- (215) 338-2959
- Visit
- 4343 Princeton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Programs
- Infant, toddler, preschool, after-school, and summer camp