Program Details
Hours of Operations
Our hours are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday year round, with the exception of 15 scheduled holidays. We offer both full time care and part time before and after school enrollment options to children 12 months through 12 years. All enrolled children are welcome to attend our full time summer camp enrichment program.
Location
Tick Tock is located at the corner of Penn Green Road and Baltimore Pike, just minutes from Routes 1 and 41 and in the heart of mushroom country. We offer abundant free parking, a location along the Scoot Bus route, and handicap access. The Kennett Consolidated School District and Avon Grove Charter Schools provide school bus transportation for our before and after school children.
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1694 Baltimore Pike
Avondale, PA 19311
610-268-8134
Facilities
Our facilities include six engaging classrooms, a large well-equipped and age appropriate play ground, commercial kitchen for preparing our meals on-site, offices, and literacy center. Each classroom is designed with age and developmentally appropriate furnishings, educational materials, and supplies carefully chosen to support our curriculum.
Child Care Program
Tick Tock serves working families throughout Southern Chester County. Our Center is inspected and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare, inspected and certified by the Chester County Health Department, is a member of the Pennsylvania Child Care Association, is a member agency of the United Way of Southern Chester County, and is reviewed and designated as a STAR 4 Program by the state of Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Quality Assurance Initiative – the highest rating available. We accept subsidies through Pennsylvania's Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC). Tuition is determined on a sliding scale based on family size and income. Tick Tock Early Learning Center is able to provide quality child care at affordable rates through the support of the United Way of Southern Chester County, local grants and foundations, private contributions, and other fundraising efforts.
COVID Safety
We take the health and safety of our students and staff very seriously. Surfaces are cleaned regularly and children are taught proper hygiene related to hand washing, self-care, and illness prevention. We do not require proof of vaccination status, but encourage our staff to strongly consider pursuing vaccination.
Summer Camp
Enrichment Programs
Our ten to twelve week Summer Camp enrichment program includes fieldtrips to local sites of interest, a variety of water play, and visits from local educators and entertainers from nearby museums, nature centers, art and music collectives, science programs, dance schools, and more. Our Summer Camp motto is “Making Memories in our Own Backyard” – our philosophy is that children deserve a summer filled with exciting learning experiences, time to day dream, read a good book, frolic with friends, and a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. We help children maintain academic gains but give them time to relax and recharge so they may begin the next school year refreshed and ready to learn.