BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Licensed for 159 children. Takes CCW and offers Head Start and Early Head Start.
815 Cunningham Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
159
License & details for BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided at any one time for seven or more children who are not related to the operator. Source: 55 Pa. Code §3270.4, PA Department of Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Dec 22, 2026
- Legal entity
- UNITED COMMUNITY SRVCS OF LAWRENCE COUNTY INC
- School district
- New Castle Area SD
- County
- Lawrence
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartEarly Head StartChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
First licensed
May 2026
less than a year on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in New Castle
| Measure | This center | Typical in New Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 159 children | 78 children |
| Years licensed | 0.4 years | 0.7 years |
New Castle has 17 licensed centers. BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER is one of 17 that accept child care subsidy.
Where BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER is
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Paying for care in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works (CCW) (opens in a new tab) is Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DHS OCDEL, through local Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs).
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
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Questions parents ask about BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Does BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER as taking Head Start and Early Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 159 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists BEN FRANKLIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 26, 2026 · Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services public records · Check this license on COMPASS Provider Search (Pennsylvania) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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