Quality early childhood care and education are of prime importance to today's working families. Parents want to know that their children are not only in capable hands, but that they are also being enriched during the course of the day with developmentally appropriate learning and playing experiences, are learning positive social interaction skills with other children, are being developed physically, and are always supervised by highly qualified teachers who genuinely care about the child entrusted in their care.

Tick Tock Early Learning Center was founded as a non-profit organization in 1965 with a broad base of community support. Since then, it has grown to offer quality child care and learning experiences to nearly 92 children in the Southern Chester County area.

The Center is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. We currently offer both privately subsidized care and we accept subsidies through state funded agencies. Private care fees are determined by a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Subsidized care is also offered to eligible families based on CCIS state program guidelines. Tick Tock Early Learning Center is able to offer quality day care at affordable rates through the support of the United Way of Southern of Chester County, and through private contributions.

Tick Tock Early Learning Center currently serves children ages 18 months through 3rd grade. We provide a staff/child ratio of 1 to 6. This ratio helps establish a strong, successful learning process.

Hours of Operations

The Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, year-round, with the exception of 13 scheduled holidays.

Food Program
The Center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are served at no separate charge. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.