Daycares and preschools in New Castle, PA
27 licensed programs · 19 accept subsidy · 10 with Google ratings
Little Treasures Learning Center
Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy
Bright Star 2
Miles of Smiles Family Daycare
Bright Star Learning Center (646 E Washington St)
Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
STAR 4Pre-K Kids Learning Center
O'Connors Family Day Care 3
Children's Advocacy Center of Lawrence County
Childrens Advocacy Center
Frew Mill Campus
Laurel Elementary
Murriel S Gunn Group Daycare Home
Neshannock School Child Care
New Castle Elementary School
Oconnors Family Daycare 5
Oconnors Family Daycare IV
Preston-Chambers Y-Zone
Shenango Elementary School
Tender Care Learning Center/New Castle
The Learning Tree
STAR 2New Castle Community Y Daycare
Bright Star Learning Center (1929 E Washington St)
Licensed home daycares in New Castle
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Keystone STARS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconnors Family Day Care I Group Child Care Home | 16101 | CER-00244749, CER-00244433 | 24 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Shannon L Torsello Family Child Care Home | 16102 | CER-00242778 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | No |
| Whole Truth Sprouts Daycare Group Child Care Home | 16101 | CER-00251024 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
Childcare in New Castle: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in New Castle?
New Castle has 27 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 24 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 19 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Pennsylvania. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Keystone STARS?
Keystone STARS rates programs from STAR 1 to STAR 4. Every certified program starts at STAR 1. STAR 3 and STAR 4 programs are assessed on staff qualifications, learning program, family partnerships and management. 22 of 27 programs in New Castle hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in New Castle?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Pennsylvania families may qualify for Child Care Works subsidy through their Early Learning Resource Center. Pre-K Counts and Head Start are free for eligible children. 19 of 27 programs in New Castle (70%) accept it.
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Source: Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing, Open Data Pennsylvania. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.