Specialties
The Nicholas School is the center you've been looking for! Located in Clifton Heights, our school is full of great learning and growing opportunities for your child, ages 18 months - 5 years of age. Our caring staff provides a stimulating environment with play-based activities in math, early literacy, social studies, emotional development and so much more. Located just behind the Rite Aid, the Nicholas School is the best little day care for your child and your family. We accept CCIS/ELRC and work with DCIU as your needs require. A STARS 4 facility!
History
Established in 1985.
The Nicholas School was founded in 1985 to provide high quality child care and education for families in Clifton Heights and the surrounding communities. The founders wanted to build a program for the neighborhood they grew up in and wanted to remain a part of through the years. The school has provided a warm & encouraging learning environment for over 30 years.
Meet the Business Owner: Noreen Y.
Dr. Noreen Yoder was born & raised in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. She attended Holy Cross Elementary School, Cardinal O’Hara High School, Cabrini University and Widener University. Dr. Noreen Yoder is married with three children & three grandchildren.
Dr. Yoder was the Director of the Widener University Laboratory School from 1991 until 2020. She was an Associate Professor at Widener University & taught Early Childhood, Elementary & Special
Education Courses. She has acquired numerous grants and presented at Early Childhood Conferences through the years.
Dr. Yoder loves working with young children, parents, families, & our community in building strong partnerships. She believes that our children learn best through hands-on experiences through art, music, exploratory discovery, science, reading, language, and so on. Dr. Yoder works endlessly with the children at the Nicholas School in providing high quality early childhood experiences.