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Building Bridges School For Early Learning

2112 Sandy Dr, State College, PA 168034.5· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$588

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About Building Bridges School For Early Learning

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.

Meals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCW (ELRC), Pre-K Counts, PSU childcare subsidy
DiscountsEmployee - 75% off first child, 50% off additional
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Bridges School For Early Learning lists monthly tuition from $588 to $1,455.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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
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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
20 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Building Bridges School For Early Learning

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
94 children
License number
#CER-00246111
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

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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  1. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  2. Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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

  3. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  5. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  7. Jan 31, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  8. Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Building Bridges School For Early Learning

Is Building Bridges School For Early Learning licensed?

Yes. Building Bridges School For Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Building Bridges School For Early Learning last inspected?

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.

Has Building Bridges School For Early Learning had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Building Bridges School For Early Learning care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Building Bridges School For Early Learning accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Building Bridges School For Early Learning's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Bridges School For Early Learning cost?

Monthly tuition from $588 to $1,455, as it lists it.

What is Building Bridges School For Early Learning's phone number?

(814) 862-9176.

Where is Building Bridges School For Early Learning?

2112 Sandy Dr, State College, PA 16803. The nearest other daycare we list is Step by Step School for Learning, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).