Licensed Daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Philadelphia
ChildCare Aware reports the Pennsylvania average full-time cost at $1,140/month for infant care and $880/month for preschool. City-level prices in Philadelphia vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Pennsylvania families may also qualify for Child Care Works (CCW) (intake: (877) 472-5437).
Full Pennsylvania licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
Program types in Philadelphia
All Philadelphia licensed centers
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BEGINNING FOUNDATION ACADEMY
Philadelphia
BEGINNING MOMENTS
Philadelphia
BEYOND BABYSITTING
Philadelphia
BEYOND BASIC LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
BIG STEPS WITH LITTLE FEET LEARNING CENTER INC
Philadelphia
BINT FAREED EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
BJS LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
BRAINS & BEYOND LEARNING CENTER LLC
Philadelphia
BREE BREE DAYCARE CENTER
Philadelphia
BRENDAS ANGELS LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
BRIGHT LITTLE SCHOLARS LLC
Philadelphia
BRIGHT LITTLE SMILES FAMILY CHILD CARE LLC
Philadelphia
BRIGHT ROAD EARLY EDUCATION
Philadelphia
BRISTOWS BUILDING BEYOND THE BLOCKS
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 1,612 Licensed Centers in Philadelphia
Free, no signup, verified directly with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning.