Children's Center of Mercer County

Children's Center of Mercer County offers infants 6 weeks to 12 months individualized attention, safe sleep guidelines, daily communication, tummy time, music, sensory play, and cuddles. It also offers toddler classrooms with art, music and movement, sensory experiences, story time, hands-on exploration, gross motor play, group time, creative art, early concepts, independence, and toileting or self-help skills. The preschool program includes formal instruction, collaborative play, individual exploration, and uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies.

Programs

• Infants — 6 weeks - 12 months · Warm, nurturing infant room with individualized attention, safe sleep guidelines, daily communication, and development support through tummy time, music, sensory play, and cuddles.
• Toddler 1 — Safe, nurturing, engaging classroom with art, music and movement, sensory experiences, story time, hands-on exploration, and opportunities for gross motor play.
• Toddler 2 — Structured daily routine focused on independence, problem-solving, social development, communication, and self-help routines.
• Toddler 3 — Bridge classroom with structured routine including group time, stories, music, creative art, hands-on learning, early concepts, independence, and toileting/self-help skills.
• Preschool — 3 and 4 year olds · Monday through Friday, 8:45am - 2:45pm; Monday-Wednesday-Friday option · Offers formal instruction, collaborative play, and individual exploration; uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies; children must be fully potty trained.
• Pre-Kindergarten — Pre-K program mentioned on the program page and on the about page as part of the center's offerings.
• Pre-K Counts — Pre-K Counts program mentioned on the program page and on the about page as part of the center's offerings.
• Before and after care — preschool to school aged children · Before and after care offered for preschool to school aged children.
• Childcare — 6 weeks old until 2 years old · Childcare program for children 6 weeks old until 2 years old.
• Hermitage School District's Head Start classrooms — The center houses the Hermitage School District's Head Start classrooms.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–7 years old
• General schedule: Childcare and Pre-Kindergarten programs are offered; the preschool classroom operates Monday through Friday, 8:45am - 2:45pm, and a Monday-Wednesday-Friday option is available. Pre-K and preschool classrooms follow the Hermitage School District calendar.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm; Sat-Sun Closed

About the provider

Children's Center of Mercer County says its mission is to provide optimal educational, developmental, and social opportunities for all children to reach their full potential, regardless of their challenges. The center partners with the Hermitage School District and the Intermediate Unit to provide developmental services and connect families with additional supports. Its history includes milestones in 1918, 1937, 1954-1958, and 2000.

An open and equitable personnel system is maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices are designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Preschool children must be fully potty trained. There is no nap time in the preschool or Pre-K programs.

What families say

“This school has been a fantastic experience for our child. the staff and teachers are welcoming and nurturing. The students are inclusive, and the parents are friendly and helpful. 4 stars we would absolutely encourage and recommend this program.” — JUne 2019

Last updated October 25, 2026.