At Wonderspring, our mission is to develop, provide and advocate for high quality early childhood education, school age programs, and related services in support of all children and families.
SNAP benefits are scheduled to be discontinued starting Saturday, November 1, 2025. We know this may cause stress and uncertainty. Wonderspring is here to help connect you with resources today and in the weeks ahead.
Get food today:
🍎City of Philadelphia Food & Meal Finder – Call 311 or visit https://www.phila.gov/food/
🥫Food Share – Each Wonderspring location will have a food share area for non-perishable items. Please feel free to bring or take to that area as we all support one another through this crisis.
🍇PA 211 (24/7) – Call or text 211, or visit online, to get live assistance locating food pantries, meal delivery, baby formula, and more.
Benefits & longer-term support:
📄BenePhilly – Free help applying for public benefits (food, health, utilities) 1-800-994-5537.
🍼WIC (Women, Infants & Children)– For pregnant/postpartum caregivers and children under 5 years. Call 1-800-WIC-WINS/1-800-942-9467 to get connected to your local office.
If you need help navigating these resources, please reach out to your Center Director. We will do our best to assist or connect you with a partner who can.
We are all in this together. If you’re able and wish to help neighbors affected by these changes, consider supporting local food banks such as Philabundance and Share Food Program.
We are so excited to share that we are only ONE month away from our 60th Anniversary Celebration! On June 5, 2025 from 5-7pm we will be hosting a Diamond Anniversary Celebration at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse in Fairmount Park, the location of Wonderspring’s newest center. We’re bringing together supporters, community leaders, and partners to celebrate the legacy and future impact of this wonderful organization. We would love to see you there!
For six decades, Wonderspring has empowered children with high-quality early learning experiences. From infants to preschoolers, as well as some school-age programs, our play-based, equity-focused programs have helped children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. By buying a ticket, becoming a sponsor, or making a donation, you can directly support our mission and help us expand our reach to even more children within the Greater Philadelphia region.
We have had an incredible year, marking new milestones that advance our mission and extend our reach. Our achievements are made possible through your support and we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generosity!
At Wonderspring Early Education, it is our mission to provide pathways to quality education for all children in our community. To update you on our strategic goals in 2024:
Wonderspring has held a 85.4% staff retention rate this year, which ensures stability, continuity, and quality education.
We have served over 1,000 children and families across all locations and communities.
On a scale from 1 to 10, families rated Wonderspring a 9.2 on average based on our Fall 2024 survey.
Wonderspring has held dozens of community engagement events across all 11 locations.
In case you’ve missed what else we’ve been up to this year:
We cut the ribbon on our newest location at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park! We expect to open our doors and invite children into this new space early next year.
Wonderspring Powelton Village received a new playspace, made possible by KABOOM! and Fannie Mae, and built by the hands of fantastic volunteers. This beautiful playground will provide children at our Powelton Village location with a safe and engaging outdoor space to play and grow.
This school year marked the beginning of Wonderspring’s 60th anniversary, which we intend to celebrate on June 5, 2025 at 5pm. Make sure to save the date and stay tuned for more details.
While we have much to celebrate as this year comes to a close, we strive to further our mission and continue to grow. This holiday season we ask for your continued support so we can be sure all of our children receive the resources they need.
Here are some ways to show your support and get involved:
Come visit our newest location from 3:30–5:30PM this Wednesday! There will be fun activities for children, refreshments, and tours of the new space. We hope to see you there and look forward to celebrating this special occasion together during our 60th Anniversary.
Wednesday, October 30th, 3:30PM
3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121
If you love working with kids, Wonderspring is the place for you! We have currently have open positions in West Philadelphia and Delaware & Montgomery Counties. Don’t miss these opportunities to join a dedicated and diverse group of educators who value safety, quality, caring, belonging, and fun!
