🎉 PCA Named 2025 Philly Family Favorite Honoree for Language Immersion Preschool!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Philadelphia Chinese Academy (PCA) has been named a 2025 Family Favorite Honoree by Philly Family in the category of Language Immersion Preschool!

This honor means the world to us, not just because it highlights our Mandarin immersion program, but because it comes directly from you, our community of parents, teachers, staff, and supporters who believe in our mission.

💬 A Heartfelt Thank You

We want to thank every parent who nominated us, every family who shared kind words, and every teacher who shows up each day with love, patience, and dedication. PCA would not be what it is without you.

It’s your belief in the power of language immersion, Montessori principles, and nurturing the whole child that makes this recognition possible.

🌏 Why Language Immersion Matters

At PCA, we believe that language is more than vocabulary, it’s a bridge to empathy, culture, and deeper thinking. Our Mandarin immersion program is designed to take full advantage of the early childhood years, when children are most naturally inclined to absorb language.

Through play, music, storytelling, and structured lessons, children are not just learning Mandarin—they’re building confidence, expanding their worldview, and developing lifelong tools for communication and collaboration.

👶 A School Built for the Whole Child

Our approach goes beyond academics. PCA was created with a commitment to the Montessori method, emphasizing respect, independence, and social-emotional development. We believe every child should be seen, heard, and supported as an individual while also being encouraged to be part of a larger community.

Whether a child is learning to speak their first words, hang their coat independently, or share a snack in Mandarin, every small moment is a building block for something bigger.

🧡 Honoring Our Team

To our incredible team of educators:

• Catheryne Waurick

• Charlotte Zhang

• Clare Souder

• Grace Chang

• Jenny Zhou

• Marjorie Horton

• Pearl Zhou

• Sicong Zhou

• Lesley Liang

• Yasmin Yao

This recognition belongs to you. Your thoughtful planning, intentional teaching, and unwavering belief in each child’s potential are what make PCA special. Thank you for showing up with heart, curiosity, and care.

🙌 Looking Ahead

We see this award not as a finish line but as inspiration to continue growing, learning, and improving. As we welcome new families and continue our work with current students, we remain committed to creating an immersive, joyful, and empowering environment where children thrive in every language.

Thank you again to Philly Family, our beloved community, and especially our families who voted for us. You’ve helped shine a light on what’s possible when we center children in everything we do.

Here’s to more learning, more laughter, and more little voices saying “hello” in more than one language.

With gratitude,

Dale You