Kindercare Learning Centers
228 Farmstead Ln, State College, PA
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Building Bridges School For Early Learning is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $588 to $1,455.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCW (ELRC), Pre-K Counts, PSU childcare subsidy |
| Discounts | Employee - 75% off first child, 50% off additional |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Building Bridges School For Early Learning lists monthly tuition from $588 to $1,455.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 0-12 months, 2 days/week | $811 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 0-12 months, 3 days/week | $1,064 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 0-12 months, 4 days/week | $1,343 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 0-12 months, 5 days/week | $1,455 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 1 year old, 2 days/week | $758 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 1 year old, 3 days/week | $992 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 1 year old, 4 days/week | $1,256 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 1 year old, 5 days/week | $1,360 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 2 years old, 2 days/week | $703 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 2 years old, 3 days/week | $920 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 2 years old, 4 days/week | $1,161 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 2 years old, 5 days/week | $1,257 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 3 years old, 2 days/week | $615 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 3 years old, 3 days/week | $804 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 3 years old, 4 days/week | $1,014 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 3 years old, 5 days/week | $1,098 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 4-5 years old, 2 days/week | $588 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 4-5 years old, 3 days/week | $767 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 4-5 years old, 4 days/week | $966 |
| Full Days up to 10 hrs/day, 4-5 years old, 5 days/week | $1,047 |
| Daily drop-in, 4-5 years | $61 a day |
| Daily drop-in, 36-48 months | $66 a day |
| Daily drop-in, 24-36 months | $72 a day |
| Daily drop-in, 12-24 months | $79 a day |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the physical site portion of the Renewal Inspection; staples were found on the floor below the bulletin boards in Deep Sea and Puddle Jumpers rooms. Staff were informed and policed the area, we discussed remedies for this situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation 6-23-25, it was determined through video and interviews that staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the mouth/face squishing the child's cheeks/lips together during the encounter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection 9-30-24, peeling paint and damaged plaster was encountered in the Deep Sea Divers room in the back corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the Renewal Inspection 9-11-23, it was discovered that the kitchen area did not have a Class B Fire Extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“Space heaters were verified to be in use on 1-31-23 after Owner self-reported their use after heating system had failed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Building Bridges School For Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
94, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $588 to $1,455, as it lists it.
(814) 862-9176.
2112 Sandy Dr, State College, PA 16803. The nearest other daycare we list is Step by Step School for Learning, 0.3 miles away.