NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER
Licensed for 137 children. Takes CCW.
501 E Miner St, West Chester, PA, 19382
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
137
License & details for NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE 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
- Jan 19, 2027
- Legal entity
- CHARLES A MELTON ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER
- School district
- West Chester Area SD
- County
- Chester
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER
First licensed
January 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 West Chester
| Measure | This center | Typical in West Chester |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 137 children | 132 children |
| Years licensed | 0.7 years | 0.6 years |
West Chester has 36 licensed centers. NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER is one of 29 that accept child care subsidy.
Where NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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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 NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER
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Questions parents ask about NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER
Does NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
How many children is NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 137 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists NEW DIRECTIONS CHILDCARE 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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