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West Lake KinderCare

4575 West Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16505

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Tel: (814) 838-4685

www.kindercare.com

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West Lake KinderCare Photo #1 - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township

West Lake KinderCare Photo #3 - Infant Classroom

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West Lake KinderCare Photo #5 - Toddler Classroom

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West Lake KinderCare Photo #7 - Discovery Preschool Classroom

West Lake KinderCare Photo #8 - Preschool Classroom

West Lake KinderCare Photo #9 - Prekindergarten Classroom

West Lake KinderCare Photo #10 - School Age Classroom

We pride ourselves in having high quality staff who continually update their knowledge base on the most advanced educational practices.

We have many unique certifications throughout our center, and our teachers have a variety of talents to share with our youngsters.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 5 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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West Lake KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1988

Student Body

Total Students

5 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: It's more than daycare, it's KinderCare!

Hello and welcome to West Lake 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 staff members are dedicated to the safety and education of your children and are CPR and first aide certified. Our classrooms offer a safe environment for each age group and our fenced in playground provides a great place for all of our children to play.
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Accreditations: NAEYC
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)

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How much does West Lake KinderCare cost?

West Lake KinderCare's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for West Lake KinderCare?

The application deadline for West Lake KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 5 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Erie County, PA is $5,703 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Erie County, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).