Lance and Ellen Shaner Child Development Center

Quality Child Care for Children of All Abilities

Mission Statement: Easterseals Child Development Center provides a family-focused Early Care and Education program.  Our mission is to partner with families and the community in order to support and nurture the social and educational development of all young children.

The Easterseals Lance and Ellen Shaner Child Development Center (CDC) in State College provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children of all abilities. Our team of highly skilled teachers partner with professional organizations, creating collaborative efforts. Staff members participate in trainings and courses focused on best practices in early care and education in an inclusive environment.

As a part of the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative Program, we provide an enriching curriculum that evokes learning through play, a child’s most natural means of interacting with their environment. Children ages six weeks through pre-kindergarten age can enroll in one of our five integrated classrooms. At the CDC, children are afforded the opportunity to explore their spacious classrooms, participate in small and large group activities, expend their energy on the playground or while riding bikes and so much more.

Diversity is a valued and celebrated element of our program. Children learn from peers in this rich environment and develop a strong sense of acceptance and understanding of differences. Children from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and with varying abilities attend Easterseals Child Development Center.  As a non-profit organization, we strive to provide the highest-quality services at costs comparable to other local childcare organizations.

Easterseals CDC also maintains a partnership with the Central Intermediate Unit #10 (CIU #10). The CIU #10 provides services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, hearing services, special instruction, and vision services to children with developmental delays. Children who attend the CDC and have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will receive their related services as a part of the school day. The CIU #10 follows a stretch calendar through the school year.

For more information and to inquire about tours and availability, please feel free to contact us by phone at 814-238-4434. You may also contact the Director, Carly Pingley at cpingley@eastersealswcpenna.org or Program Coordinator, Natalie Long at nlong@eastersealswcpenna.org.

The Easterseals Lance and Ellen Shaner Child Development Center is proud to be a partner agency with the Centre County United Way.