STAR 4
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Bright Star 2
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
Public Pre-K programs in New Castle, PA
8 licensed programs · 19 accept subsidy · 10 with Google ratings
Public pre-kindergarten is funded by a state or school district and is often free for four-year-olds. It may run inside an elementary school or at a licensed community program that holds state-funded seats.
STAR 4
Daycare center
Bright Star Learning Center (646 E Washington St)
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
Head Start
Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4Daycare center
Pre-K Kids Learning Center
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
Head Start
Frew Mill Campus
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
Head Start
Laurel Elementary
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
Head Start
Neshannock School Child Care
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
Head Start
Shenango Elementary School
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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.
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.