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We are a private, nonprofit organization that provides childcare and early childhood education to children in a safe, happy and healthy learning environment for over 55 years!

Growing Young
Minds Since 1969!

Providing childcare and early childhood education to
children in safe, happy and healthy learning environments.

Explore our programs!
INFANTS & TODDLERS

6 WEEKS – 2 YEARS

PRESCHOOL

3 – 5 YEARS

SCHOOL-AGE

Elementary

Seasonal Camps

Preschool & Elementary

What's New?

Part-Time Preschool

Looking for a gentle, engaging first classroom experience where your child can make new friends, build confidence, and develop a love for learning? Enroll today!

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A child making funny faces.

Head Start & Pre-K Counts

Preschool is about so much more than learning ABCs and 123s. In our Head Start and Pre-K Counts classrooms, children learn through play, creativity, and meaningful social interaction every day!

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Preschool children playing outside on the playground together

Extended Care

Child Development Centers offers extended care to 10 partnering schools across the Erie Catholic School System and the Millcreek Township School District!

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Summer camp friends playing on a tire swing at a local playground
A teacher excited to see two toddlers remember what firemen do. They dressed up and played with trucks in their giant bright classroom.
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Center Resources

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Enrollment Options

  • Private Pay

    All ages: We offer Private Pay options for all programs. ELRC funding is also accepted to help make payments easier!

     

    Private Pay Details

  • Pre-K Counts

    Ages 3-5: This free, full-day preschool program designated for families that meet specific income eligibility requirements. A family of four can make up to $99,000 per year and still qualify for this free program!

     

    Pre-K Counts Details

  • Head Start

    Ages 3-5: This free, full-day preschool program is designated for families that meet specific income eligibility requirements. A family of four can make up to $42,900 per year and still qualify for this free program!

     

    Head Start Details

     

Camps & Extended Care

  • Camps

    Spring & Summer Camps across Erie and Venango Counties!

     

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  • Erie County

    Extended Care Programs in partnership with the Erie Catholic School System and the Millcreek Township School District!

     

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  • Venango County

    Extended Care Program hosted within our Cranberry, Franklin Area and Hasson Heights Child Development Centers!

     

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LOCATIONS SERVED

Now operating 13 centers and 10 partnering locations across Northwestern Pennsylvania!

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Erie County Childcare

Asbury CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Spring Camp
  • Head Start
  • Pre-K Counts
  • Private-Pay Preschool
  • Wrap Care
  • Summer Camp
  • Infant & Toddler Care
  • Part-Time Preschool
An infant in a boppy pillow smiling after receiving a bottle. Formula is included in our costs at CDC.
Erie County Childcare

Roosevelt CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Private-Pay Preschool
  • Infant & Toddler Care
  • Wrap Care
  • Head Start
A preschooler holding a book and showing off the creatures she learned about during the insect study.
Erie County Childcare

Gilson CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Wrap Care
  • Head Start
Erie County Childcare

Elk Valley CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Wrap Care
  • Pre-K Counts
  • Head Start
A toddler playing in a tube toy in the large indoor gym.
Erie County Childcare

Downtown CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Infant & Toddler Care
  • Wrap Care
  • Private-Pay Preschool
  • Pre-K Counts
  • Head Start
Multiple Head Start kids playing on the slide at the Century CDC's playground.
Erie County Childcare

Century CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Head Start
A happy preschooler with a nutritious meal.
Erie County Childcare

Cascade CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Head Start
Happy preschooler in a dynamic play area learning about food.
Crawford County Childcare

Willow CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Head Start
  • Pre-K Counts
  • Wrap Care
Venango County Childcare

Seventh Street CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Wrap Care
  • Head Start
Venango County Childcare

Oil City CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Infant & Toddler Care
  • Wrap Care
  • Private-Pay Preschool
Venango County Childcare

Hasson Heights CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Summer Camp
  • School-Age
Venango County Childcare

Franklin Area CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Pre-K Counts
  • Infant & Toddler Care
  • Summer Camp
  • Wrap Care
  • Private-Pay Preschool
  • School-Age
Venango County Childcare

Cranberry CDC

*SERVICES:
  • Infant & Toddler Care
  • Summer Camp
  • Wrap Care
  • Private-Pay Preschool
  • Pre-K Counts
  • Head Start
  • School-Age

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