The TLC Childcare, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Program offers quality care and education.
The program believes in the Proverbs 22.6 'Start a child on the right road and even in old age he/she will not leave it.' TLC - where the child is first in our hearts, thoughts, words and deeds and every child is loved and adored.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language based
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
School only per month - three hours a day $170.00
Childcare $32.00 per day and reduced school fee of $60.00 per month
Admissions Director
Barbara A. Crago
School Notes
- School Motto: Start a Child On The Right Road, And Even In Old Age He Will Not Leave It.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Tender Love For Children Child Care?
The application deadline for Tender Love For Children Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
Miles
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(Catholic)
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(814) 942-7835
Altoona, PA 16602
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(Catholic)
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
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Merakey Education Center
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1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
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Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
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(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
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(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
3.4 miles
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Location
Miles
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Special Education School
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Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Elementary Holidaysburg Campus
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 98 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
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Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
9335.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 994 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
9335.3 miles
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Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
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(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
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Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
9337.6 miles
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
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(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
9337.6 miles
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