Business Details
13 Years
experience
Performing Arts Preschool in Bucks County, PA
At Stages Academy, we believe in nurturing young minds through a unique blend of arts and academics. Since 2013, we've specialized in immersive programs that integrate daily piano, dance, drama, and art classes with core subjects like language arts, math, and science. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach emphasizes investigative learning, ensuring children develop critical thinking skills while maintaining engagement. With a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and STEAM-certified curriculum, we prioritize individualized attention and holistic development.Our facilities feature state-of-the-art technology programs, a 3,600+ book library, and robotics coding classes that prepare students for kindergarten and beyond. We take pride in creating an environment where creativity thrives alongside academic excellence, fostering a lifelong love of learning through joyful exploration.
Services
Preschool Program
Full-Day Kindergarten
Summer Camps
Infants & Toddlers
After School Care
Foreign Studies
Library Programs
Technology
Piano Lessons
Art Classes
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer a STEAM-certified curriculum with daily performing arts classes
- Our Reggio Emilia approach encourages investigative learning and problem-solving
- We maintain a 6:1 student-teacher ratio for personalized attention
- We provide year-round programming with flexible 2-5 day options
- Our technology program includes interactive Smart Boards and pre-K robotics
Associations and certifications
- STEAM Certified
What people say
Amazing preparation for school
Caring teachers
Creative and stimulating
Holistic development
Engaging learning environment
Services
Preschool Program
Our year-round preschool program combines arts and academics for ages 2-5. Children participate in daily classes covering language arts, math, science, and Spanish, along with piano, dance, drama, and art. The Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum emphasizes investigative learning, with technology integration through interactive Smart Boards and pre-K robotics. This comprehensive approach develops critical thinking skills while maintaining engaging, active learning environments that prepare children for kindergarten.
Summer Camps
Full-day summer programs for ages 3-12 across two Pennsylvania locations. Preschool camps feature themed two-week sessions focusing on arts and creativity, while elementary camps combine outdoor adventures with educational field trips. Both locations offer before and after care services, with specialized programming that maintains learning engagement throughout the summer months while providing structured fun activities.
Infants & Toddlers
Specialized care for children aged 6 weeks to 24 months focuses on sensory development and early education. Our Baby Bugs program includes eight spaces for infants with age-appropriate stimulation activities, while the Earthworms program introduces toddlers to structured learning through performing arts rotations. This early exposure creates seamless transitions to preschool programming while emphasizing nurturing care and developmental milestones.
After School Care
Comprehensive after-school programming for elementary students includes transportation from local schools, homework assistance, and enrichment activities. Daily classes supplement academic learning while providing social development opportunities. The program operates from 6:30AM to 6:30PM with special day-off care options available, ensuring consistent support for working families.
Kindergarten of the Arts
Full-day and half-day kindergarten programs at the Buckingham location combine state-mandated curriculum with extensive arts education. Students receive daily instruction in art, dance, drama, and music alongside academic subjects. The program develops both creative and cognitive skills while maintaining a 6:30AM to 6:30PM schedule that accommodates working families' needs.
People
Deena Fischer
Owner
Deena Fischer founded Stages Academy to create a unique educational environment combining arts and academics. With over a decade of experience in early childhood development, she developed the curriculum that integrates performing arts with core subjects. Deena's vision emphasizes investigative learning and small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every child.
Questions
What makes Stages Academy's preschool different from traditional programs?
Our program uniquely integrates daily performing arts classes with academic instruction, using a Reggio Emilia approach that emphasizes investigative learning and 6:1 student-teacher ratios.
What are the summer camp options and availability?
We offer age-specific camps in Levittown and Buckingham locations with themed sessions priced from $400–900 weekly, featuring field trips and before/after care options.
What age groups do you serve?
Our programs accommodate children from 6 weeks old through 5th grade, with specialized curricula for infants, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students.
How does the academy support different learning styles?
Through arts integration and investigative learning methods that engage multiple learning modalities while maintaining small class sizes for personalized attention.
What accreditation and certifications do you hold?
We maintain STEAM certification and follow Pennsylvania's early childhood education standards through our comprehensive, research-based curriculum.
Can you accommodate potty training children?
Yes, we accept children working on potty training with scheduled bathroom breaks every 35 minutes to support successful transition to full independence.
Reviews (7)
Norman Henk
Sep 21, 2018
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You couldn't ask for a better place for your child. The staff is several notches above spectacular, the activities for the children are amazing. It's a place where your child can learn, have fun and feel loved and safe. If there were 6 stars, they'd get them all.
Anna Kay
Jul 28, 2018
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My daughter just graduated from pre k after going to stages for 2 years. We had an absolutely amazing experience, I could not have asked for a better team of amazing staff and teachers who were so amazing to me and my daughter. I am so sad our time at stages has to end! I highly recommend sending your kids here for the best care and education.
Paul McMaster Mcmasterp
Dec 28, 2016
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Very very thorough preschool. Easily the most enriching possible choice you can make for your child. If there's a downside it's that no kindergarten could possibly be challenging for a stages grad
Dr. F. Williams
Sep 12, 2016
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This school is amazing. We knew this is where we wanted our daughter to go during the tour. There wasn't anything to discuss.. We made a great choice.
Christopher Champion
Feb 02, 2016
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Stages taught my wife & I the lesson: While the teacher to student ratio is important, it's the student to classroom ratio that really matters. Other childcare operators will tell you, only five students per teacher (which sounds reasonable), then pack 4 teachers and 20 kids into one room. STUDENT to CLASSROOM ratio is much more important and should be a top concern of parents seeking childcare for their children.
Jillian Lazo
Jan 19, 2014
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Stages Academy has been wonderful for my daughter. She has learned so much over the past 2 months - it's really amazing! She truly gets individualized attention due to the small class sizes, and the teachers are all very friendly, kind, supportive and creative. It seems to be a perfect balance of the Arts and Academics. Stages Academy is highly recommended in my book!
Nicole Gallagher
Dec 27, 2013
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The concept of including art, music, dance and drama into everyday learning is what made us enroll our daughter at Stages academy. She loves going to school everyday. The teachers are very nice and seem to be as excited about teaching as my daughter is about learning from them. In her words, the classes are fun and the teachers are fun!
