Daycare in State College, PA
30 licensed programs in State College (Centre County): 28 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,549 children.
Short answer
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), as of October 2026. Child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes that OCDEL lists as open and certified at the end of the month. Pre-K Counts, Head Start and other early learning sites without a child care certificate are not included. Pennsylvania doesn't publish the ages each program serves in this dataset. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Centre County
$240/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,472 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $240 | $120 |
| Toddler | $241 | $115 |
| Preschool | $225 | $110 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
28 child care centers in State College
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Building Bridges School for Early Learninglicensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy
2112 Sandy Dr, 16803 · (814) 862-9176
License CER-00246111 - C3 Kidslicensed for 274 · Accepts subsidy
200 Ellis Pl, 16801 · (814) 237-6263
License CER-00259384 - Childspace LLClicensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
611 E Prospect Ave, 16801 · (814) 237-6429
License CER-00258374 - DallInizio DaySchoollicensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy
2201 University Dr, 16801 · (814) 380-2419
License CER-00257759 - Daybridgelicensed for 222 · Accepts subsidy
301 Innovation Blvd, 16803 · (484) 302-6617
License CER-00246137 - Easter Seals Child Development Centerlicensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
383 Rolling Ridge Dr, 16801 · (814) 238-4434
License CER-00247810 - Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergartenlicensed for 150
205 S Garner St, 16801 · (814) 238-8110
License CER-00246612 - Joy for Kids Rugratslicensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
1011 E COLLEGE AVE Suite B, 16801 · (814) 862-9305
License CER-00239809 - Kids Court Childcare & Learning Centerlicensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy
278 Gerald St, 16801 · (814) 238-3300
License CER-00248977 - Kindercare Learning Centerslicensed for 89 · Accepts subsidy
228 Farmstead Ln, 16803 · (814) 238-3955
License CER-00254764 - Little Bears Daycarelicensed for 46
2038 Sandy Dr, 16803 · (814) 312-1827
License CER-00203537 - Our Childrens Centerlicensed for 122 · Accepts subsidy
411 S Burrowes St, 16801 · (814) 237-1585
License CER-00256309 - Our Lady of Victory Preschoollicensed for 69
810 Westerly Pkwy, 16801 · (814) 238-6616
License CER-00259123 - Park Forest Preschoollicensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
1833 Park Forest Ave, 16803 · (814) 231-8492
License CER-00248614 - Scasd Corl Street CeelAccepts subsidy
235 S Corl St, 16801 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00240016 - Scasd Easterly Parkway CeelAccepts subsidy
234 Easterly Pkwy, 16801 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00252314 - Scasd Ferguson Township CeelAccepts subsidy
215 Pine Grove Rd, 16801 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00251812 - Scasd Mount Nittany CeelAccepts subsidy
700 Brandywine Dr, 16801 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00251810 - Scasd Park Forest CeelAccepts subsidy
2181 School Dr, 16803 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00253114 - Scasd Radio Park CeelAccepts subsidy
800 W Cherry Ln, 16803 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00253325 - Scasd Spring Creek CeelAccepts subsidy
217 Scholl St, 16801 · (814) 231-1061
License CER-00252013 - State College Friends Schoollicensed for 108 · Accepts subsidy
1900 University Dr, 16801 · (814) 237-8386
License CER-00251938 - Stay and Play/State College Presbyterian Churchlicensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
132 W Beaver Ave, 16801 · (814) 237-1154
License CER-00251808 - Step by Step School for Early Learninglicensed for 209 · Accepts subsidy
106 Village Dr, 16803 · (814) 308-8860
License CER-00244221 - Step by Step School for Learninglicensed for 178 · Accepts subsidy
2179 Sandy Dr, 16803 · (814) 308-8352
License CER-00246862 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
1545 Westerly Pkwy, 16801 · (814) 237-1160
License CER-00242279 - The Learning Stationlicensed for 209 · Accepts subsidy
3035 Enterprise Dr, 16801 · (814) 237-5652
License CER-00247934 - Y Kidslicensed for 188 · Accepts subsidy
677 W Whitehall Rd, 16801 · (814) 237-7717
License CER-00247861
1 group child care home in State College
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Jewish Community Center Nursery Schoollicensed for 12
State College · (814) 359-6665
License CER-00245683
1 family child care home in State College
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Waltz Day Carelicensed for 6
State College · (814) 237-5725
License CER-00260170
How can I get help paying for daycare in State College?
Child Care Works pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Pennsylvania's list shows 25 of the 30 programs here accept it.
Help paying in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works, run by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
$54,640a year or less for a family of three to start (200% of the federal poverty level), as of May 2026. You also need to work, study or train.
Copays are capped at 7% of income (May 2025).
How to applySources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in Pennsylvania
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in Pennsylvania Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in State College: common questions
How much does daycare cost in State College, PA?
In Centre County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $240 a week ($12,472 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $225 a week. A family child care home charged a median $120 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in State College?
Pennsylvania's list shows 30 licensed programs in State College as of October 2026: 28 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,549 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in State College?
Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Works, run by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $54,640 a year to start. The state's list shows 25 of the State College programs accept the subsidy.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Pennsylvania's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing Current Monthly Facility County Human Services Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Child Care Works (CCW) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Pennsylvania: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-18) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in Pennsylvania Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.