Provides information on registration and licensing of child care providers and also handles complaints about child care providers and additional technical assistance.

State agency responsible for:

Registering of state certified child care homes for 4, 5 or 6 children not related to caregiver

• Inspection of care care homes
  
• Licensing of group child care homes (7 to 12 children)
  
• Licensing of child care centers

Search on COMPASS to find Child Care and Early Learning Programs.

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Offers math, art, science, reading, and developmental play programming for children. Also provides outdoor learning areas to encourage healthy habits with kid-friendly yoga, balance exercises, and dance.

Follows Harrisburg School District Calendar. Targets high risk youngsters.
Activities presently emphasizes reading and following instructions through cooking, arts & crafts and theater.

Students are expected to keep daily journals and do homework daily.

• Tutors (volunteers from Messiah College) are present daily to assist with homework.
  
• Special activities surrounding the holidays.
  
• Kids Cafe, a program through the Cental PA Food Bank, provides an evening meal for each student.
  
• PEER HELPERS: Teen-aged students perform responsible leadership helper roles between staff and their younger peers.

Day Care Center provides care to children 18 months or older. Located at
1025 Macarthur Road, Whitehall
Hours are 7:30am to 5:00pm

Provides year round day care program for pre-school and school age children. Children are guided through a comprehensive, developmental, age appropriate curriculum designed for intellectual, social and ethical development. Parents must be employed or enrolled in state-approved vocational training programs and/or colleges and universities. A School District of Philadelphia program. Fees for eligible families are based on household income and/or family size.

First Friends Preschool/Day Care Center and Summer Camp is offered to children six weeks of age to twelve years of age

A licensed child care facility. The preschool program approaches the first years of your child's educational experience from a developmental approach.

Provide care for children from 6 weeks to school-age. As the child's age increases as does the structured activities to prepare them for further education. Follow the standards set by the PA State Standards along with the PA Keystone Stars.

Before/After School Care
Provides that necessary care for parents that need to be at work at a specific time and know their child is in a safe environment. The school bus picks up and drops off directly here on our grounds. On snow days they provide care for early dismissals and school closures.

Offers a Christian child learning center.

Provides child care that includes art lessons, music, dance, cooking projects, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, soccer, tennis lessons, math, science, reading clubs, and computers. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks also included.

Inclusive preschool education and child care program. Full or part-time enrollment is available based on family preference. Scholarships are available for the preschool program.

Daycare, preschool, Pre-k, before and after school programs

Child care, preschool, early learning

Private school

Early Childcare programs strengthen families and boost youth development by offering infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and their families early learning readiness experiences and comprehensive child development
programs. Program addresses the development of young children by supporting early literacy, brain development and healthy habit development.
With a swimming pool and gymnasium at our disposal, ours is the only center in the area that offers weekly swimming activities for preschoolers.
All children enrolled in our childcare program will be provided
breakfast, lunch and snack daily.


LOCATIONS
Berwick Area YMCA
231 W. Third Street
Berwick PA. 18603

Y Care II at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1600 Fowler Avenue
Berwick PA. 18603

Offers childcare for infants to children in grade 7. Programs include care for parents who work out and participate in classes, weekly and drop-in care, early learning programs, preschool programs, and before and after school care for school-age children. .

The Boys & Girls Club of Erie offers youth development programming that emphasizes relationship building and mastery of skills. The program is comprised of six core areas: the arts, guidance and education, health and life skills, sports and fitness, character and leadership, and social recreation.

The Lil' Clubhouse is committed to promoting quality child care that contributes to increased social and emotional development, learning skills, and school readiness. The Lil' Clubhouse at the Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club offers full day Developmentally Appropriate Programs.

Programs Include:
- Infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months
- Young Toddlers ages 13 months to 24 months
- Older Toddlers ages 2 years to 3 years
- Preschool ages 3 years to 5 years

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia provide Day Care Services at some of their facilities.

Day Care Center Programs include:
- Pre-school program
- After-school program
- Summer Camp
- Power Hour
- Smart Moves

Providing child care services for children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. Focuses on development and education. Infant/toddler room accepts children from six weeks to three years. Preschool Care is available for children from three to five years old.

Provides health and social services to families. Offers independent living classes for older adults, child care, and a variety of heath and fitness resources.

Offers a childcare center. A summer school-age program is also available.

Provides child care center with both educational and physical activities working very hard to keep the children involved and excited with a child focused curriculum.

Child care center

Provides a child care center with educational and physical programming.

Provides child care center that creates lessons that enable children to develop their cognitive, social and creative skills through a child focused curriculum.

Provides child care center that creates lessons that enable children to develop their cognitive, social and creative skills through a child focused curriculum.

Provides child care center that create lessons that enable children to develop their cognitive, social and creative skills through a child focused curriculum.

Provides year round child care services.

Provides home based services, including health and developmental screenings, ongoing individualized educational assessment, weekly home visits, bi-monthly family days, and parent involvement opportunities.

Provides Learning Locomotion, an affiliate child care program, located on the CIT site offering childcare for children, ages 2-5 years, also providing a hands-on training for students learning to provide childcare.

Offers family programs and services, including youth and teen social and developmental programs; child care; summer camps; programs for wellness, fitness, and healthy living; special population programs; sports leagues; and special events.

Provides daycare services for infants (from 6 weeks of age) and toddlers.

Early learning facility that provides childcare and pre-k programs. Brings a health and family-focused approach to childcare.

Manages the subsidized child care program for low-income, working residents of Chester County. Day care hours of service must coincide with the parent/caretaker's work or education schedule.

We provide a nurturing, loving environment that offers a variety of sensory experiences in response to infants' and toddlers' growing personality, interests, abilities and needs.

Provides a create a nurturing, loving environment that offers a variety of sensory experiences in response to infants' and toddlers' growing personality, interests, abilities and needs.

Our goal is to create a nurturing, loving environment that offers a variety of sensory experiences in response to infants' and toddlers' growing personality, interests, abilities and needs.

Creates a nurturing, loving environment that offers a variety of sensory experiences in response to infants' and toddlers' growing personality, interests, abilities and needs.

Child care provider

Child care provider. The provider does participate in a subsidized child care program.

Child care provider

Child care provider

Child care provider

Child care facility.

Child care provider.

Head Start, PA Pre-K Counts programs and childcare. Child care centers include locations in Fountain Springs, Mahanoy City, Pottsville (2 locations), Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, and Tamaqua.

Offers the following at this location:

- Head Start program: 5 hours day, extended child care available

- PA Pre-K Counts: 5 hours day, extended child care available

- Child Care: 6:30am to 5:15pm for ages 3 - 5 years

Offers the following programs:
Head Start - 5+ hours day

PA Pre-K Counts - 5 hours day

Offers the following preschool programs:

Head Start: 5 hour day extended childcare available

PA Pre-K Counts: 5 hour day extended childcare available.
Child Care: 6:00am or 5:30pm

Daycare services are offered at child care center. Drop-in and contract rates available.

Developmental child day care center with a registered nurse on staff and certified teachers. Scholarships are available.

Offers a wide variety of care for children. Programs include specialized education, therapeutic services, preschool, and pre-kindergarten.

Contributes to the cost of child care for income-eligible families who are eligible under federal guidelines for subsidized child care, as well as families referred for child care services from the County Assistance Office. Eligible clients may select from day care centers, group day care homes or family day care homes that participate in the subsidized day care program. The program assists families in locating child care through referrals to both independent day care facilities and those that have provider agreements with the Child Care Information System. The Child Care provider list is available upon request.

STARS 4 center provides subsidized and non-subsidized child care to children of parents who are working full time or who are enrolled in training or education programs. Center is located in Lancaster City. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided to children at the center. Parents must be employed, in a job training or GED program, or disabled. Private fee slots available for any children who are age eligible

Offers daycare for children in a multi-generational setting.

Provides daycare and childcare services.

Provides homework club and after school programs for school age children, as well as an extracurricular program including art, gymnastics, dance, music, drama, voice, and more.

Provides education-based services for children ages 3 months to 12 years. Before and after-school care are provided. Transportation available to Jackson, McKinley, Hannah Penn, Lincoln Charter, York Academy, and Logos Academy. Offers volunteer opportunities for donations and special projects.

Offers child care and summer school care.

Toddler Program uses hands-on exploration and social interaction in safe, engaging surroundings to help your one to three-year-old learn about his or her expanding world. Through the guidance of our early childhood development teachers, toddlers enjoy learning experiences that promote their blossoming independence and social skills, and foster self-confidence.

Quality childcare and early learning programs for children including Pre-K Counts, before and after school care with transportation to/from many Erie City schools, and summer care. Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child. Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming. Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW), and state funded Pre-K Counts and Infant/Toddler Contracted slots programs for qualifying families. Keystone STARS participant and State licensed. Secured building entry systems. Outdoor play area. Host site for students from local colleges for practical experience, student teaching and work study. Partners with The Northwest Tri-County Unit's Early Intervention Program and Erie School District in order to provide an inclusive environment.

Infant, toddler, pre-K classrooms with extended care available and summer care, Pre-K Counts Program for children between age 3 and until the entry age for kindergarten, State licensed, Keystone STARS participant, Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child, Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming, Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, Tuition assistance and scholarships available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW), state funded Pre-K Counts and Infant/Toddler Contracted slots programs for qualifying families, Outside play area, Secured building entry systems

Infant, toddler, pre-K classrooms with extended care available and summer care, Pre-K Counts Program for 3 - 4 year olds. State licensed and Keystone STARS participant. Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child. Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming. Outdoor play area. Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tuition assistance and scholarships available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW), state funded Pre-K Counts and Infant/Toddler Contracted Slots programs for qualifying families.

Pre-K classrooms with extended care available. State funded Pre-K Counts program for eligible participants. Full-time and part-time care available. Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child. Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming. State licensed and Keystone STARS participant. Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tuition assistance and scholarships available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW).

Keystone STARS participant. Full-time, part-time and hourly rates available. Older toddler and pre-K classrooms, Pre-K Counts Program, and after school and summer programs are available. Individualized programs to meet the needs of every child. Qualified staff and providers with specialized training in child development and developmentally appropriate programming. Meals offered through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tuition assistance and scholarships available for eligible participants, subsidized payments accepted (CCW), state funded Pre-K Counts and Infant/Toddler Contracted Slots programs for qualifying families. Secured building entry systems. Outdoor play area. A state licensed and STARS 4 center. Transportation provided for some programs.

Provides a safe environment for children where they can grow, learn, and develop character.

Offers a variety of recreational and educational opportunities and services. Programs are designed to promote the physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being of participants and include sports and fitness, wellness education, child care, preschool, field trips, and tours.

Provides child care and after school programs.

Offers care for children from infancy through age twelve. Extended day services, including transportation to and from three local schools, are available.

A unique feature is the intergenerational programming; children share common activities with older adults who are Senior Center or Adult Day Program clients. The interaction brings joy as well as a sense of renewed purpose to the seniors, while children experience the love of new/extra “grandparents.” Both get the opportunity to help the other and work toward common goals.

Features many programs that provide materials, support, and
guidance to individuals and their families to assist them in daily life. Some programs include: Parents as Teachers (PAT), Fatherhood/Motherhood Support Initiatives, and Diaper Depot (Diaper Distribution). Accessible building and bilingual staff are available.

Provides childcare and education services for toddlers.

Provides childcare and education services for toddlers.

Provides childcare and education services for toddlers.

Provides childcare and education services for toddlers.

Provides childcare and education services for toddlers.

Offers a Star 3 Christian based day care program, preschool program, and summer and after school.

Provides Child Care before and after school hours and summer camp.

The East Mountain Center for Early Learning (EMCEL), Friendship House’s first Community Pre K and Day Care program, provides a nurturing, supportive environment for young children to grow in every aspect of their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Offers childcare service. Provides an educational environment, nutritious meals and snacks, formula (some restrictions apply) and baby food is included in fee, daily outdoor, and active play. Low staff to child ratios.

Provides preschool options for children of working parents.

Offers a preschool, kindergarten, before and after school care and a summer program.

- Preschool: Ages 3-6 years, full or part time
- Kindergarten
- Before and after school child care: Ages K-6th grade. Optional breakfast program in which children bring breakfast to share on a rotating basis during school year.
- Summer program: Ages preschool-6th grade

Provides daycare/childcare services, and pre-K schooling. Emphasis of this program is on socialization, Christian awareness, and readiness skills. Utilizes a curriculum representing a multi-sensory approach to age appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and play. Preschool class incorporates cognitive skills such as alphabet, and simple math and science activities.

Provides child care for children following every school day.

Provides daycare and after school care options.

Provides homework help, outside play, and crafts for children after school. Before care also available.

Our Woodland Academy Child Development Center provides day care and youth services for children and families in Philadelphia, specifically in the Southwest section of our city. Serving children between the ages of six weeks and 14 years, our goal is to offer services that are both enriching and stimulating in a safe environment, and provide a safe passage for children to develop into adulthood.

Our after-school "Youth Services Program," located in a newly renovated wing of the center, houses a computer lab, art room, library and a large multi-purpose room. Music, art, and ceramics are some of the enrichment activities children can participate in as part of the after-school program.

Woodland Academy is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Offers a range of programming for persons of all ages. Health and wellness services include personal and small group training, fitness consultations, exercise classes, virtual workouts, and nutrition counseling. Youth programs include camps, gymnatics, sports, dance, art, music, science, martial arts, swimming lessons, recreational and competitive swimming, college readiness, civic engagement, and career readiness. Also offers special needs programs.

Providing a before and after school program built on a foundation of values. The values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are the pillars of the program.

Providing an infant program that promotes a standard of quality essential for optimal growth and development in the first year of life. Certified teachers provid a nurturing, safe and stimulating "small group" environment. Self imposed limit of 3 infants encourages continuous staff/child interaction.

Children in the play-centered toddler program are guided through development in learning areas aligned with age appropriate PA Learning Standards. These areas include speech and language development, social and emotional growth, physical and motor activities, and creative expression. Also, providing a full day preschool with a well-developed curriculum that is aligned with PA Learning Standards. Our program is child-centered using the Creative Curriculum with learning areas in creative arts, language and literacy, mathematics, social & emotional development, large motor activities (including swim lessons), science and social studies. Learning activities and group lessons are repeated to provide optimal experiences for all children including those that attend part time.

Offers partial day/week child care programs, including Y-PALS and Wee Tots.

COVID-19 UPDATES: Emergency Child Care starting March 23. Mon Fri 6:30am - 6 pm. Call first.
Child care services are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Weekly swimming is optional for children ages 2 years and up. Day includes breakfast, lunch and a snack.

COVID-19 UPDATES: Emergency Child Care starting March 23. Mon Fri 6:30am - 6 pm. Call first.

Child care services are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Separate programs for infants (6 weeks-13 months), one year olds, two year olds, three year olds and preschoolers (4 & 5 year olds). Weekly swimming time and monthly field trips for 2 years and older. Day includes breakfast, lunch and a snack.

State licensed infant, toddler, pre-school, Pre-K Counts is available for children, 6 weeks to 6 years. Hours are 6:30am to 6:00pm. Full-time and part-time programs available. Registration required. Fees vary by age of child.

Child care services:
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool care
- Full Day Kindergarten
- School Age Kids

Provides daycare for children, age 6 weeks-6 years.

Childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years. Also provides a Pre-K Counts Program for preschool children who qualify.

The YMCA offers Day Care and Pre-school services.

Provides respite child care and memberships to military families.

Provides child care and after-school programs

Child care services for children ages 13 months to 12 years.

• Full day and extended day services.
  
  
• Preschool program provides a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 12 months-5 years of age. We are licensed by the OCDEL. Our program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC) and is a Star level 4 through Keystone Stars.
  
  

Youth sports & recreation

• Physical fitness - health enhancement, wellness programs
  
• Special need activities for handicapped
  
• Day camp
  
• Trips & special interest groups
  
• Family development
  
• Community service & international understanding
  
• Youth leadership development
  
• Values & Christian education
  
• Education & training
  
  INDOOR FACILITIES - fitness center, youth/senior centers, cardiovascular center, community rooms, weight training, gymnasium, indoor track conditioning facilities, sports center, fitness studio,
  
  OUTDOOR FACILITIES - soccer fields, outdoor track, park, picnic area, parking lot
  
  
  

Offers comprehensive early childhood education services to
young children of all abilities through child care, preschool and early intervention programs. A DHS licensed child care facility located in Rochester, PA. The first STAR 4 center in Beaver County.

Offers child care and educational programs for children from six weeks through 5 years of age.

Provides preschool, daycare, and school-age summer camp services.

Provide supportive services for residents that includes adult education, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, self-sufficiency programs, youth recreation centers, libraries, summer recreation programs, senior support services, two childcare centers, a dental office, a health clinic, domestic abuse counseling, Headstart, education incentives, summer internships for residents in college, a nursing center, scouting and resident tenant councils. Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance for income eligible individuals and families

Provides a place to stimulate the development of children, nutritious meals, features safe indoor and outdoor environments for children, including resilient surfacing on the playgrounds and fun learning activities.

Offers care for children that includes preschool, pre-K, full-day care, and before and after school care.