Mattawana, PA

Kiddie Academy of State College provides comprehensive educational childcare with a proprietary Life Essentials curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials, secure entry systems, and age-appropriate learning environments. Their program includes daily communication with parents through an app, nutritious meals, and extensive indoor/outdoor play spaces. Serving the broader region including Mattawana families, they maintain excellent staff-to-child ratios and focus on school readiness.

The Goddard School in State College offers a play-based learning approach through their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), emphasizing academic, social, and emotional development. The facility features secure classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated learning centers. All lead teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and the school maintains rigorous safety protocols including background checks and ongoing staff training. Serving families throughout Centre County including Mattawana, they provide regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.

Mifflin County Child Development Center is a highly-regarded nonprofit childcare facility serving families throughout Mifflin County and surrounding areas including Mattawana. They offer a comprehensive early childhood education program aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, featuring developmentally appropriate curriculum, qualified teaching staff with ongoing professional development, and inclusive programming. The center maintains excellent safety records with secure facilities, nutritional meal programs, and strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family engagement events.