Child Care(Early Education Centers):Free Child Care Program
Lifesteps Early Education Centers
Lifesteps is licensed by the PA Department of Human Services
Serving children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten
Developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote self-esteem and independence
Supervised & secure outdoor play areas
Subsidized care & sibling discounts
Preschool curriculum and quality early learning experiences included for all enrolled children
Free Developmental & Autism screenings
Infant Toddler Contracted Slots Program
The Infant Toddler Contracted Slots program is a FREE childcare program for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 36 months who are eligible for the Child Care Works program developed by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. It supports high quality services for infants and toddlers by offering:
Free child care to qualifying families of children ages 6 weeks to 36 months (family must be determined as eligible for the Child Care Works subsidized child care program)
Up to 3 years of eligibility in the program, without annual redetermination
Low ratios in child care classrooms – 1 staff to 4 children in Infant Toddler Contracted Slots classrooms
Supported transitions from infant-toddler care to child care, preschool, or Pre-K Counts program
Child Care Aware® of America is proud to partner with the United States Military and Department of Defense to serve and support their families through the Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care Programs. To date the program has served more than 10 million families and has created a network of more than 10,000 licensed child care providers.