Childspace

Summer looks a little different at Childspace.

Bare feet in the grass. Water play on warm afternoons. Snacks outside. Plenty of room to run, explore and discover.

As the days get longer, we spend as much time outdoors as possible, following children's curiosity and making the most of the season.

We currently have openings in our infant and toddler programs.

To learn more or schedule a tour, send us a message or visit our website — childspacesc.com🌞

Looking for childcare in State College?

Childspace currently has openings available for infants and toddlers.

We know choosing care for your child is a big decision. That's why we've built a program centered on relationships, play, and respect for childhood.

Our days are filled with outdoor exploration, sensory experiences, stories, meals shared together, and plenty of time for children to learn through play. Teachers work closely with families to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and free to grow at their own pace.

If you're exploring childcare options for your family, we'd love to meet you and answer your questions.

Schedule a tour or send us a message to learn more – childspacesc.com 🌞

"'Normal' and 'typical' are terms of comparison that run so deep in modern education that it can be hard to conceive of institutionalized learning without them. We grade and rank children, we expect them to meet or exceed arbitrary 'standards' and 'developmental milestones,' we fret about reading above or below 'grade level.'

"... today they are being analyzed and assessed from the moment they're born, always having hoops placed before them to prove they are 'normal.'"

At Childspace, we believe that young children should just get the opportunity to play and be kids while they're young. Play is learning.

Read more from Teacher Tom — https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/comparison-is-thief-of-joy.html?kuid=a9df2e8c-4dc3-48a8-a7ae-3261b366d1ea-1781096939&lid=9666&kref=xcqI0psh5uoQ

Childspace currently has immediate openings available for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

If you've been looking for childcare in State College that values play, emotional development, outdoor exploration, and strong relationships, now is a great time to connect. We intentionally keep our programs small.

We'd love to show you around, answer your questions, and help you determine whether Childspace is the right fit for your family.

Schedule a tour or send us a message to learn more — childspacesc.com

At Childspace, our daily rhythms are designed to feel calm, predictable, and supportive — for children and families. Simple routines like unhurried transitions, shared meals, time outdoors, and space for rest help children feel secure and capable.

Over time, families often find these same rhythms naturally shaping life at home. When routines are responsive instead of rigid, children gain confidence, emotional regulation skills, and a sense of belonging that carries far beyond the classroom.

Childspace offers nurturing, play-based care designed around each stage of early childhood — childspacesc.com/programs

Get the whole family outdoors this spring and summer with events offered by Centred Outdoors!

Plan for guided outings, adventure hikes, and Wellness Wednesdays.

Learn more 🌲 centredoutdoors.org/events

The garden doesn't belong to us. It belongs to this whole community 🌻

Our parent volunteers show up — gloves on, ready to dig — so that every morning, our kids can walk outside and see something growing.

And when those vegetables are ready? The kids are right there. Pulling weeds. Picking what's ripe. Watching what patient hands (and a little mud) can make happen.
It's one of our favorite things about Childspace: the way families pour into this place, and children get to inherit that love.

📍 State College, PA | childspacesc.com

Immediate childcare openings in State College, PA!

We currently have two openings:
🌞 One full-time space for toddlers ages 1-2
🌞 One full-time nature preschool space

Come see what makes Childspace a unique, homelike offering before the start of summer!

Schedule your tour: childspacesc.com/schedule-a-tour