Montour County CCIS can help parents make informed choices concerning quality childcare.  This page includes a list of child care providers located in Montour County, as well as links for the Danville Area School District.  Please read all of the information on the page before choosing a provider.

Child Care Centers

Busy Little Beavers, located on Wesner Lane in Danville, PA.  For more information contact Jennifer Enterline at (570) 275-5988.

Danville Child Development Center, located on Wall Street in Danville, PA.  For more information call (570) 275-4047 or visit www.danvillecdc.org .

Lutz Preschool, located on Market Street in Danville, PA.  For more information call (570) 275-4164 or visit www.lutzpreschool.com

Trinity Child Care, located on Lombard Ave, in Danville, PA. For more information call Cathy Esworthy at (570) 275-4691.

The Learning Tree, located on Mill St., in Danville, PA. For more information call Nikki Frantz at (570) 275-1016.

Family Day Care Homes 

Cressman Family Day Care Home, located on Clinton Street in Danville, PA.  For more information, call Denise at (570) 275-3367. 

Sweet Country Day Care Home, located on Quarry Lane, in Rural Danville, PA. For more information, call Shelley at (570) 437-3669.

Lorraine George, located on 80 Mooresburg Road, Danville, PA.  For more information, call Lorraine at (570) 275-5547.

Beth Mertz, located on Liberty Street, Danville, PA.  For more information, call Beth at (570) 275-8760.

Shirley Coladonato , located on Church Street in Danville, PA.  For more information, call Shirley at (570) 275-1910.

Joan Styers, located at 4 Indian Run Road, Danville, PA 17821.  For more information contact Joan at (570) 275-7739.

Montour County School District

Danville Area Schools, visit www.danville.k12.pa.us to find more information on Riverside Elementary, Mahoning-Cooper Elementary, Danville Elementary, Liberty Valley Elementary, Danville Middle School, and Danville High School. You will also find information on the Head Start Program. 

IMPORTANT!!

Choosing care for your child is a big step.  Your family has choices to make as you look for the right kind of care.

BEFORE YOUR VISIT:

   Decide on the needs of your family and ask the following questions:

• Do I want a child care center or a family child care home?
• How far do I want to travel to drop off and pick up my child?  Should it be closer to work or closer to home?
• What are the center's or family child care home's hours of operation?
• What do the children do all day at the center or child care home?
• Do I know any families who have children attending this center or child care home?
• How much can I afford to pay?

VISITING THE CENTER OR HOME:

• Call for an appointment with the director or home provider.
• Make sure you visit the center or home at last twice before making a decision.
• Visit at different times of the day to see what the children do in the morning, at lunch, nap time, or in the afternoon.
• In a center, the staff you see in the morning is often different from the staff you'll see in the afternoon.
• Spend time observing the classroom during free time and during organized activities.

THINGS TO ASK ABOUT:

• How long have the providers worked there?
• Do the children get to choose from a wide variety of activities and work on them at their own pace?
• What is the method of discipline used?
• How many children are being cared for by one person?
• Do children spend most of the day playing (instead of watching TV)?
• Can you visit anytime without calling first?
• How will you hear about your child's day-by talking with the provider or in writing?
• Does the center or home provider lunch and snacks or does the parent send food from home?  if they provide it, is the food healthy?
• How often do the children go outside?
• How does the staff approach potty training?
• Where will my child take a nap?
• Is the caregiver with the children when they are resting or napping?
• During what hours is the center or home open?
• How much does it cost and are there any additional fees?
• Do the providers attend training? If so, on what topics and how often?
• Does the center or home sponsor parent nights and parent programs?
• What happens if my child gets sick and cannot attend?

LOOK FOR:

• A clean center or home with lots of child-made decorations at the children's height.
• A cheerful atmosphere.
• Caregivers who smile and play with the children.
• Providers who look at the children when they talk to them.
• A variety of toys and supplies that are right for your child's age.
• Caregivers who encourage children to do things for themselves.
• Caregivers who respect children and each other.
• Lots of books and story times.
• Soft areas where the children can relax.
• Patient child care providers.
• Lots of laughter.
• Children who are encouraged to be creative.

AFTER YOUR CHILD BEGINS CHILD CARE:

• Talk with the caregivers often.
• Keep emergency information current.
• Know what you will do for child care if your child gets sick.
• Work together with the caregiver to meet your child's needs.
• Raise concerns with the center director or home provider as soon as they arise.

Information provided by The Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program brochure "Choosing Child Care:  A Guide to Selecting Quality Care for Your Child".