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The Art of Play Early Learning Center

Home daycare in Mechanicsburg, PA. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

4.5 (17 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (717) 612-2349Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity6 children
LicenceActive
Keystone STARSSTAR 4

About the program

The Art of Play Early Learning Center is a licensed home daycare in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 6 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. The Art of Play Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeFamily Child Care Home · CER-00248647
Licence statusActive since 2025
Licensed capacity6 children
Keystone STARSSTAR 4
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Pennsylvania publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

The Art of Play is absolutely wonderful! Our son is autistic and Kris was able to work with all of his extra needs and was so understanding of everything with him. He absolutely loved going to school every day. She has such a unique setup with several indoor play and learning areas and a great outside setup! She loves to get the kids playing and learning outside whenever possible, which is awesome! We were so sad to…

Katy Glock · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Kris is absolutely amazing at running her school. Everything she does is truly for the children in her care. Her school is inviting, with a variety of different areas for children to play in. Her outside space is well thought-out with many different areas for gross motor play and exploration. She is warm, loving, and professional as a teacher. My children have flourished and grown in her care, and there's no one I…

Katie Stryker · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

The best childcare program around! Her program is child-led, the kids get to explore and learn all day long. Both of my children love it at Krissy's! And so do I. I fully trust Kris to provide a loving and safe environment for them to be while my husband and I are at work.

Rebecca Bowman · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago

My son had been attending AOP for 2 years now. We love this program because of how much time he spends outdoors exploring and learning. We do not view this program as “childcare” but rather an educational experience since he interacts with a mix of young children of different ages and directs his own play/learning. Furthermore, I am a fanatic when it comes to cleanliness and Kris keeps her facility top notch. I…

jame papoutsis · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago

Questions about The Art of Play Early Learning Center

Is The Art of Play Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. The Art of Play Early Learning Center holds an active Family Child Care Home licence from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (licence CER-00248647), with a licensed capacity of 6 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does The Art of Play Early Learning Center take?

The Art of Play Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does The Art of Play Early Learning Center cost?

The Art of Play Early Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.