Daycare centers in State College, PA
30 licensed programs · 25 accept subsidy · 15 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
Step By Step School for Early Learning #2 (Sandy Drive Location)
STAR 4Step By Step School For Early Learning #1 (Village Drive Location)
STAR 1Childspace
Kindercare Learning Centers

The Goddard School of State College
STAR 4Dall'Inizio DaySchool
Joy For Kids Daycare
STAR 4Building Bridges School For Early Learning
Grace Lutheran Preschool
The Learning Station
Easterseals Child Development Center
Daybridge Child Development Center
Kid's Court
Corl Street Elementary
Little Bears Daycare
Mt Nittany Elementary
Our Children's Center
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Preschool
Park Forest Preschool
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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.
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.