South Hills Child Development Center was established in January 1975 to provide an educational environment for preschool and kindergarten children whose parents' work outside the home.
The half-day and pre-kindergarten programs were added a year later for children whose parents want to take advantage of this educational program but do not require care for a full day.
South Hills is licensed as a private school through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
It is also licensed to provide full day care through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, the licensing entity for all childcare centers in the state.
In 2001, South Hills was granted national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Children must be one day past their third birthday and fully potty trained to enroll.
All classes except kindergarten and pre-kindergarten have multi-age grouping. The program is developmentally appropriate and implements Project Approach as our main focus.
The integrated curriculum is planned according to the interests of the children and includes early literacy and math readiness, cognitive development, language skills, science, music, art, large and fine motor skills, socialization skills, and multiculture units.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1430.00/month
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Hills Child Development Center Inc often compared to?
South Hills Child Development Center Inc is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori In The Woods by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for South Hills Child Development Center Inc?
The application deadline for South Hills Child Development Center Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Related Schools
Show me:
Popular comparisons: South Hills Child Development Center Inc vs. Montessori In The Woods
People that viewed South Hills Child Development Center Inc also viewed these schools: St. George Grade School.
The nearest high school to South Hills Child Development Center Inc is Community Country Day School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Peace Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1612 Bryant St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1612 Bryant St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Community Country Day School
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
West Lake KinderCare ![West Lake KinderCare Photo - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township]( "West Lake KinderCare Photo - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township")
Daycare / Preschool
4575 West Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-4685
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-4685
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students Tuition listed
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leadership Christian Academy ![Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our "resident engineer," Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!]( "Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our \"resident engineer,\" Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!")
(Christian)
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Community Country Day School
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Erie First Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8150 Oliver Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Community Country Day School
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leadership Christian Academy ![Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our "resident engineer," Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!]( "Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our \"resident engineer,\" Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!")
(Christian)
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude School ![St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.]( "St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.")
(Catholic)
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
West Lake KinderCare ![West Lake KinderCare Photo - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township]( "West Lake KinderCare Photo - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township")
Daycare / Preschool
4575 West Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-4685
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-4685
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students Tuition listed
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leadership Christian Academy ![Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our "resident engineer," Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!]( "Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our \"resident engineer,\" Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!")
(Christian)
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude School ![St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.]( "St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.")
(Catholic)
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
9437.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9438.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Northwestern Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9438.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9438.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
9439.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
School Reviews
Endorse South Hills Child Development Center Inc. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
The True Cost of 'Required' Private School Expenses Beyond Tuition
Discover the required private school expenses beyond tuition and learn how to budget for the true cost of a private school education.
How to Compare Schools When Every Website Says "Individualized"
Learn how to compare private schools beyond marketing language by evaluating academics, support services, teaching methods, and student outcomes.
What to Ask Before Signing an Enrollment Contract
Learn the essential questions to ask before signing a private school enrollment contract, from tuition policies to withdrawal terms and financial aid.
