An independent elementary school, founded in 1916 and located in Blue Bell, Oak Lane Day School serves a diverse population of boys and girls. Oak Lane honors each child's unique individuality while fostering intellectual, creative, academic, and personal growth within a diverse community of active, engaged learners. Small class sizes and an atmosphere that encourages children to develop their academic and social skills are priorities at Oak Lane, where learning is a meaningful and joyous pursuit. Oak Lane's country-like property of 30 acres along Butler Pike and Stenton Avenue boasts a stream, pond, woods, meadows, and 62 specimen trees as well as athletic fields and playgrounds.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Oak Lane Day School was established in 1916.
What is your primary product or service?
We serve to provide preschool and elementary education for boys and girls on a 30-acre campus.
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FROM THE PA TURNPIKE OR NORTHEAST EXTENSION: Take Exit #333, Norristown. Pay toll and proceed straight ahead down the ramp to Plymouth Road. Turn right onto Plymouth Road, and proceed 1/2 mile to Butler Pike. Turn left onto Butler Pike, and continue for just over 1 mile until you reach Stenton Avenue at the second traffic light. Turn left onto Stenton Avenue. Oak Lane's entrance is the first driveway on the right.
FROM ROUTE I-476/BLUE ROUTE: If traveling north on Route I-476, take Exit #20 just before the PA turnpike toll booth. Follow the sign to Plymouth Road. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp, and proceed 1/2 mile to Butler Pike. Turn left onto Butler Road, and continue for just over 1 mile until you reach Stenton Avenue at the second traffic light. Turn left onto Stenton Avenue. Oak Lane's entrance is the first driveway on the right.
FROM ROUTE 73/SKIPPACK PIKE: At the old Broad Axe Tavern (intersection of Route 73 and Butler Pike), turn south/west onto Butler Pike towards Plymouth Meeting. Proceed one mile to second light at Stenton Avenue. Turn right onto Stenton Avenue. Oak Lane's entrance is the first driveway on the right.
FROM MT. AIRY/CHESTNUT HILL: Proceed west on Stenton Avenue out of Philadelphia. Cross Flourtown and Joshua Roads, and continue under the turnpike overpass to the traffic light at Butler Pike. Go straight through this intersection. Oak Lane's entrance is the first driveway on the right.