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Daycares and preschools in State College, PA
32 licensed programs · 25 accept subsidy · 15 with Google ratings
STAR 4
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Step By Step School for Early Learning #2 (Sandy Drive Location)
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4Daycare center
Step By Step School For Early Learning #1 (Village Drive Location)
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STAR 1Daycare center
Childspace
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STAR 4
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Kindercare Learning Centers
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
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The Goddard School of State College
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Dall'Inizio DaySchool
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STAR 1
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Joy For Kids Daycare
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
STAR 1
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Jewish Community Center Nursery School
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
STAR 4Daycare center
Building Bridges School For Early Learning
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 1
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Grace Lutheran Preschool
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
STAR 4
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The Learning Station
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
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Easterseals Child Development Center
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 4
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Daybridge Child Development Center
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
STAR 3
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Kid's Court
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State quality ratingSTAR 3
Head Start
Corl Street Elementary
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Little Bears Daycare
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Mt Nittany Elementary
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STAR 2
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Our Children's Center
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STAR 1
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Our Lady of Victory Catholic Preschool
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STAR 2
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Park Forest Preschool
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STAR 1
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Scasd Corl Street Ceel
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STAR 1
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Scasd Easterly Parkway Ceel
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Scasd Ferguson Township Ceel
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Licensed home daycares in State College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltz Day Care Family Child Care Home | 16803 | CER-00240020 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | No |
Childcare in State College: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in State College?
State College has 32 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 30 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 25 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. 28 of 32 programs in State College 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 State College?
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. 25 of 32 programs in State College (78%) 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.