
Where Children Flourish, and Parents Gain Peace of Mind
Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Where Children Flourish, and Parents Gain Peace of Mind
Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Two convenient locations
Brightwheel family communication
Welcome to Keystone Kidz
Child Care Built Around the Way Children Grow Best

Every child arrives with a different personality, pace, set of interests, and way of seeing the world. Our role is to notice those differences, build trusting relationships, and create the right balance of comfort, encouragement, and challenge.
Through hands-on experiences, purposeful play, caring guidance, and age-appropriate routines, children at Keystone Kidz develop the social, emotional, physical, and early academic skills they need for their next stage. Just as importantly, they are surrounded by adults who are happy to see them, proud of their progress, and committed to helping them flourish.
Welcome to Keystone Kidz

Every child arrives with a different personality, pace, set of interests, and way of seeing the world. Our role is to notice those differences, build trusting relationships, and create the right balance of comfort, encouragement, and challenge.
Through hands-on experiences, purposeful play, caring guidance, and age-appropriate routines, children at Keystone Kidz develop the social, emotional, physical, and early academic skills they need for their next stage. Just as importantly, they are surrounded by adults who are happy to see them, proud of their progress, and committed to helping them flourish.

A Program for Each Step of Their Early Years
From first discoveries to kindergarten readiness and school-age adventures, our programs meet children where they are and help them take their next confident step.

Seedlings
Infants | 6 weeks–12 months
Meadville only
A loving, responsive environment where babies can form secure bonds, explore safely, and develop through individualized routines and sensory-rich experiences.

Sprouts
One-year-olds | 1–2 years
An active program that supports language, movement, independence, and the everyday skills toddlers are eager to practice.

Blossoms
Two-year-olds | 2–3 years
A playful, encouraging classroom where children strengthen communication, friendships, self-help skills, and toilet-learning readiness.

Keystone Ready
Preschool | 3–5 years
A well-rounded preschool experience that builds confidence, curiosity, early literacy and math skills, classroom habits, and readiness for kindergarten.

School-Age Care
Ages 5+ | Fairview only
Dependable before- and after-school care, plus summer experiences designed to give children time to connect, create, explore, and enjoy their day.
We strive to foster deep trust within our local community by delivering exceptional childcare that supports families in raising kind, considerate, and inspired young learners.

Our mission is to offer premium childcare that serves as a seamless extension of home. Powered by our extraordinary educators, we dedicate ourselves entirely to nurturing your little ones while giving parents complete peace of mind.

We believe in building a team of passionate, child-focused educators dedicated to early learning. We cultivate a vibrant, healthy atmosphere where both our staff and the children can thrive together, setting a standard for care and career growth.

Why Families Choose Keystone Kidz
High Standards, Caring People, and Days Filled With Purpose
Educators Who Genuinely Love Children
We look for more than qualifications. We look for “kid-crazy” team members who bring patience, warmth, energy, and a real commitment to early childhood education.
Whole-Child Development
Children are supported socially, emotionally, physically, and academically through experiences that build confidence, independence, creativity, and a love of learning.
Safe, Engaging Environments
Our classrooms are designed to feel welcoming and organized while giving children meaningful opportunities to move, explore, imagine, and discover.
Strong Family Partnerships
Parents deserve to know how their child is doing. We prioritize open communication and use Brightwheel to help families stay connected.
A Clear Path to School Readiness
Our preschool program helps children build the knowledge, habits, self-help skills, and confidence that make the transition to kindergarten feel more natural.
A Commitment to Excellence
We continually raise expectations for the care, education, communication, and experience we provide to children and families.
Hear from some of our parents

Created to Give Families the Confidence Every Parent Deserves
After spending 18 years at home raising her own children, founder Marcy Kantz understood how deeply parents want their children to be known, protected, encouraged, and loved. She opened the first Keystone Kidz center in Meadville in 2020 with a clear purpose: to create the kind of safe, nurturing, and enriching place that gives children room to flourish and parents genuine peace of mind.
That purpose continues today across both Keystone Kidz locations, supported by administrators and educators who share the same high expectations for care.
The Difference Shows Up in the Little Things

Families regularly highlight the warmth of the educators, the cleanliness and organization of the centers, the communication they receive, the progress they see at home, and how excited their children are to return each day.
My Kidz attend Keystone and have flourished! I’m not going to recommend them because I want to make sure there is room next year for my kids Marcy and Mary Ellen are the best! Thank you both for letting my children be apart of the Keystone Kidz family
From the moment we enrolled our daughter at Keystone Kidz, we have felt a profound sense of peace in the nurturing environment they provide. The staff are genuinely caring and our daughter has formed wonderful bonds with her caregivers. We love the regular updates and photos that allow us stay connected with her daily experiences/activities. Knowing that she’s in good hands gives us invaluable peace of mind. We can go about our day without worry, confident that she is well cared for. We highly recommend Keystone Kidz’s to parents seeking a reliable and nurturing environment for their little ones.
Keystone kids is what I recommend to my first time mom friends or anyone I know needing a daycare for their children when they have to go back to work a need a daycare they can trust! they go above and beyond for my daughter, staff is so kind, caring an their communication is AMAZING! out of all the daycares in the crawford area I recommend them! my daughter has learned so much, grown and has had so much fun with the other kids!
Here's what our team have to say
We love our team and we're so proud to share some of their thoughts with you

Let’s Find the Right Place for Your Child to Flourish

A website can tell you a lot, but a visit lets you feel the difference. Meet our educators, see the classrooms, ask questions, and discover whether Keystone Kidz is the right fit for your family.
Find the Keystone Kidz Center That Fits Your Family
Meadville
272 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Infant care from 6 weeks, toddler care, and the Keystone Ready preschool program.
814-573-1667
Fairview
7377 West Ridge Road, Fairview, PA 16415
Toddler and preschool programs, plus before-school, after-school, and summer care for school-age children.
814-572-9613
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