Fricchione Day Care Center
The Fricchione Day Care Center, an early learning facility, opened in September 1991 as an integral part of Marywood University. The mission of the Fricchione Day Care Center is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment, which promotes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of each child in accordance with licensing standards. The Friccione Day Care Center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), and participates in the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative in Pennsylvania. Keystone STARS is an initiative of OCDEL to improve, support, and recognize quality early learning programs. The Friccione Day Care Center is rated a STAR IV facility; this is the highest rating achievable. The facility is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has maintained accreditation since 1993. It serves children of the University community as well as children of employees of St. Joseph’s Center and Our Lady of Peace Residence. Other children are served on a space available basis. Child care services are provided for children from eight weeks through six years of age, twelve months a year, Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For further information, please call (570) 961-4701.