We are proud to have a wonderful team of teachers here to educate and care for your children.
We have over 135 combined years of experience in education.
Our team is passionate about caring for your children and giving them the very best educational experience.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kindercare Kids
- Hello and welcome to Downtown Erie's KinderCare! We are excited that you have selected us as a possible learning center for your child to learn and grow educationally, emotionally, and socially! We would love to show you around our center and give you an overview of all we have to offer your family. Please call us today with any questions you may have or to schedule a tour with one of our dedicated staff members!
- Our center is safe and secure, featuring a full privacy fence around the playground and a locked keypad entry. Our teachers are fully certified in pediatric first aid and CPR.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NECPA, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- CCIS; NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Erie KinderCare?
The application deadline for Erie KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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