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Welcome to Childspace

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Natural, Playful Learning for Kids

One Block from University Drive

East Prospect Avenue, State College, PA

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What We ve Learned about Learning
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our babies to stand to see her!

Butterfly Room

  • cozy, home-like space for babies and young toddlers
  • 2 full-time teachers with up to 7 children
  • daily books, music, and outside time
  • schedules are based on each child's needs and routines
  • support for breast feeding, bottle feeding, cloth ​diapering
  • instant communication with the free Brightwheel app

Butterfly Room Staff

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LINDSAY, Lead Teacher

I’ve been working in childcare ​since 2017, mostly with infants and ​toddlers, and I currently have a ​CDA in infant/and toddler ​development. I love watching the ​little ones grow and become their ​own person! Seeing the smile on ​their face as you enter the room is ​the most heartwarming thing ever!

Some things I enjoy outside of ​work include language learning, ​board games, and walking/ ​running.

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Huma, Assistant Teacher

Hello, I am Huma, a mother of two ​kids, Usaid and Aaliyah. I have been ​working at Childspace since May ​2024. I received my Bachelor of ​Science (Home) and Bachelor of ​Education from India. I love to play ​with kids, learn, and apply new skills ​while teaching.

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Butterfly Room Parents Say:

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Thank you so much for your ​support and for all the ​work you do for the kids in ​the area. I will always be a ​grateful and happy parent ​from your center!

-Laura E.



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Thank you for all the ​amazing care that you and ​the Childspace teachers ​offer A. We started him ​pretty early in childcare, ​and this was such a good ​experience for us and for A.

-Rebecca T.



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Us in 5 Minutes

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Rainbow Room

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  • space designed for toddlers to move, explore, and ​create
  • focus on development of independence, ​movement, and language
  • music, reading, and sensory play every day
  • outside play twice a day
  • instant communication with the free Brightwheel ​app
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Outdoor ​music time!

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Emily, lead teacher

I have learned so much since ​beginning my work here in ​May 2022. It’s amazing to see ​young children learn and ​apply new skills everyday. In ​my free time I enjoy nature, ​art, and crochet.


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Zarghuna, assistant teacher



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Skylar, assistant teacher



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Rainbow Room Paren​ts Say:

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We are definitely seeing a lot of ​growth now that he is in the Rainbow ​Room. He is starting to sing on his ​own (and with us) and speech is ​improving. He is especially good at ​repeating words, and yesterday, he ​had a toy that another child wanted ​and he said “no” instead of hitting or ​being aggressive.

-Faith R.


We loved sending our little one to Childspace! Such caring teachers and directors. We sent ​our daughter for over a year and could not be ​happier with the experience. She really did ​thrive there and we could tell she loved going ​there. The directors have built a safe and ​loving space for children, and we are super ​grateful for our time with them. Thank you ​Kelly and Childspace for everything! As first ​time and working parents, this place has ​earned a space in our hearts. When moving ​out of state for work, I think the hardest ​part was leaving Childspace. We would have ​stayed with them longer if we didn’t move. ​100% recommended! -Elena V.


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Su​n Room

  • custom, individualized curriculum built around ​children’s creative play and interests indoors and ​outdoors
  • literacy, numeracy, pre-writing, science, self-care, and ​social skills embedded in daily routines
  • outside play twice a day
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Robin, Lead Teacher

I took 3 years of early ​childhood education in high ​school, which really fueled my ​passion for seeing kids thrive. ​I’m a fun and energetic person ​who loves to spend time ​outdoors. Some of my favorite ​activities include fishing, hiking, ​and enjoying the outdoors.


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Kate, Assistant Teacher

I am a third-year student at Penn State ​in the College of Education. I have ​about 5 years of experience in ​childcare. I have spend most of my ​high school and college experience ​nannying, tutoring, and working in ​preschools. This year, I am excited to ​be part of the Childspace community.



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Sun Room Paren​ts Say:

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We love Childspace. The ​environment is calm and enriching ​for our son. He loves to play in ​the beautiful outdoor space. The ​teachers are warm and foster our ​son’s curiosity. Highly recommend!

-Alexis D.



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Childspace has given our vibrant ​and independent child a school ​family to support him as he learns ​to navigate schools, friendships, ​and learning. Our family ​appreciates how every child is ​valued for their individuality. It ​has truly been the best preschool ​environment for him.

-Aileen W.



2024-25 Rates & Slots

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We are open 8:00 - 5:00 ​Monday through Friday. ​Please see our calendar ​for planned closed days.

Butterfly Room part-day ​hours:

mornings: 8:00 - 12:30

afternoons: 12:30 - 5:00 ​Rainbow & Sun Room ​part-day hours:

mornings: 8:00 - 12:00

afternoons: 2:00 - 5:00


Part-time parents who ​occasionally need extra ​hours of care can pay an ​hourly rate if space is ​available.

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2024-25 Calendar

Childspace operates on a 3-Semester Enrollment Year with the following planned closed days,

averaging 2.5/month, for holidays and teacher work days.


SUMMER SEMESTER 2024: June - August

June 10 - teacher work day

July 4 - Independence Day

August 16 - teacher work day


FALL SEMESTER 2024: September - December

September 2 - Labor Day

October 4 - teacher work day

November 28 and 29 - Thanksgiving

December 23 - teacher work day

December 24 - 31 - Christmas/winter break


SPRING SEMESTER 2025: January - May

January 1 - New Year's Day

February 17 - teacher work day

March 10 - 14 - spring break

April 18 - teacher work day

April 21 - Easter Monday

May 26 - Memorial Day

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Step Four:

Complete our online ​application to request a ​spot. Pay application ​fee to be on the waiting ​list or application fee ​and deposit to hold an ​available spot.

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Step Three:​

Schedule a tour ​to see our progr​am and discu​ss whether we c​an meet your need​s.

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Step One:

Email or call to find ​out if openings are ​available.

814-237-6429

childspacesc@gmail.com

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Step Two:

Review policies &

procedures in our ​parent handbook.

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Do the children play ​outside in the snow? Yes! When and how ​long we play outside is ​determined by the ​real feel temperature.

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Are all the children ​vaccinated?

We are required to collect ​immunization records or a ​waiver statement if a ​child does not have ​vaccines. Upon request, ​we can inform you if there ​are any children in a ​particular classroom with ​a waiver.

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What are your teachers' ​qualifications?

The top qualification we look for is a ​person's ability to build positive ​relationships and use those to love, ​guide, and provide care for young ​children. Some people do this ​naturally and others learn it through ​experience and/or education. All ​teachers take a ten hour orientation ​training and an additional 12 hours ​of training per year, as required by ​the Office of Child Development and ​Early Learning.

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What is your curriculum?

We do not use a pre-​packaged curriculum. We ​provide environments, ​activities, and materials that ​are appropriate for the age ​and development of each ​group of children, and then ​we observe to see how we ​can support and expand on ​their explorations, ​experiences, and interests.

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Do you provide meals ​and/or snacks?

Because our program is ​very small, we do not ​provide meals or snacks. ​Parents pack lunch and ​snacks that meet their ​child's and family's ​preferences. We have a ​mini-refrigerator and ​microwave in each room.

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Jobs Careers

We are always looking for passionate teachers who can create (or want to learn to ​create) opportunities for meaningful, playful learning in natural environments. If ​this sounds like you, please apply here. You can also email ​childspacesc@gmail.com or call 814-237-6429 for more information.


Required skills/attitudes:

--available 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday

--flexible, open to learning and receiving feedback

--dependable

--able to use calm, positive guidance with young children

--able to manage time and prioritize tasks

--able to follow policies and implement procedures


Benefits:

--above-average pay

--small group sizes and low ratios

--1 benefit option after 6 months of full-time employment

--discount on childcare costs

--weekday hours only

--support for career/professional development

--relaxed work environment

--adult size furnishings in all classrooms


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Thanks for visiting!

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