Welcome to Child Development Centers, a devoted nonprofit that has been growing young minds since 1969! Its safe and supportive environments are rooted in excellence, evidenced by the organization’s NAEYC accreditation and Keystone Star 4 ratings. Designed to foster curiosity and a lifelong love for learning, each Child Development Center prepares children for prosperous futures in elementary school and beyond!
🚨 👉🏽 Potty training is not required for enrollment!
Programs Offered at the Cascade Child Development Center
- Head Start: Head Start is the federal government’s 9-month, free preschool program for children from low-income households. Families receiving SNAP benefits (food stamps), SSI, or TANF automatically qualify for this impactful program. Head Start at this center also includes free transportation at select locations!
- Designated for ages 3-5, this preschool program is designed to give children an educational boost that will help them make a successful social and academic transition to kindergarten. Children thrive in CDC's nurturing environments, vibrant classrooms, and expansive indoor and outdoor play spaces!
👉🏽 All CDC programs include a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack each day!
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Child Development Centers has seven locations in Erie County:
- Asbury Child Development Center
3814 Asbury Road, Erie, PA 16506 - Cascade Child Development Center
950 West 7th Street, Erie, PA 16502 - Century Child Development Center
504 East 27th Street, Erie, PA 16504 - Downtown Child Development Center
121 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501 - Elk Valley Head Start
2556 Maple Avenue, Lake City, PA 16423 - Gilson Child Development Center
903 Payne Avenue, Erie, PA 16503 - Roosevelt Child Development Center
2300 Cranberry Street, Erie, PA 16502
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