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 Facts (2026)
- 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
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Erie KinderCare is Cathedral Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Luther Memorial Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Early Connections City Center Childcare (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
0.3 miles
Gr: NS | 13 students
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
2.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
3.5 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
2.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
0.3 miles
Gr: NS | 13 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 215 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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
9440.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(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
9441.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(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
9441.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(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
9441.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(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
9442.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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