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)
Top Rankings
West Lake KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Lake KinderCare is Community Country Day School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jude School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is South Hills Child Development Center Inc (2.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Hills Child Development Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
3808 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 111 students Tuition 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
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
3.3 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
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
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
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairview Village Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1010 Kriebel Mill Rd
Fairview Village, PA 19409
(610) 489-3373
Fairview Village, PA 19409
(610) 489-3373
5.1 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 7 students
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 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
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
3.3 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
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Hills Child Development Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
3808 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 111 students Tuition 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
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Conneaut Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Gateway Avenue
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7240
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7240
9433.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
229 Gateway Av
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7280
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7280
9433.7 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Conneaut High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
381 Mill St
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7210
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7210
9434.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
755 Chestnut St
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7250
Conneaut, OH 44030
(440) 593-7250
9434.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
9438.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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