Child Development Centers

Child Development Centers offers Infants & Toddlers care with sensory play, consistent routines, and strong relationships. It also offers Private-Pay Preschool with early childhood learning activities and Extended Care with homework help and enrichment activities. Seasonal Camps include Summer Camp, Spring Camp, and Funshine Camp, with educational visitors, outdoor adventures, STEM activities, arts, hands-on activities, games, creative projects, active play, weekly themes, and field trips.

Programs

• Infants & Toddlers — 6 weeks to 2 years · Available in Erie and Venango counties. Nurturing and responsive care supports early development through sensory play, consistent routines, and strong relationships.
• Private-Pay Preschool — 3 to 5 years · Available in Erie and Venango counties. Engaging early childhood learning environments that help children develop school readiness skills and encourage a lasting passion for learning.
• Free Preschool — 3 to 5 years
• Extended Care — Elementary · Available in Erie and Venango counties. Before- and after-school care with homework help and enrichment activities in a fun, safe, supportive environment.
• Seasonal Camps — Preschool and Elementary
• Summer Camp — Children entering preschool · An exciting summer camp program in Erie, PA filled with fun educational visitors, outdoor adventures, STEM activities, arts, and new friendships.
• Spring Camp — School-age children · A fun and educational spring break camp in Erie, PA featuring hands-on activities, games, creative projects and active play.
• Funshine Camp — Kindergarten to 6th grade · In Venango County, 11 weeks of weekly themes with educational activities, exciting visitors and field trips from June 9th through August 22nd.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• General schedule: Programs are available for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Seasonal camps are offered during the Spring and Summer months.

About the provider

Child Development Centers is a private, nonprofit organization that has served children since 1969. Its mission is educating children to succeed. The leadership team includes CEO Rina Irwin, and in 2022 the Nonprofit Partnership named Rina the 2022 Best CEO of the Year. The organization is recognized across the commonwealth as an organization of excellence and quality for children and families and provides childcare and early childhood education across Crawford, Erie and Venango Counties and at partnering locations with the Erie Catholic School System and the Millcreek Township School District.

Last updated October 22, 2026.