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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Philadelphia
CRAYONBOX CHILDCARE
Philadelphia
CYNETTES CARING CRADLE CHILDCARE CO
Philadelphia
DELIGHTFUL DARLINGS DAYCARE
Philadelphia
DIVINE LIGHT ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL
Philadelphia
EMANUEL CHRISTIAN GROUP HOME
Philadelphia
EVERGREEN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
Everbright Learning Academy
Philadelphia
FERGUSON FACES OF THE FUTURE III
Philadelphia
FOR THE LOVE OF KIDS LLLC
Philadelphia
FUNDECATIONAL CASTLE
Philadelphia
FUTURE SCHOLARS DAYCARE LLC
Philadelphia
G B T KIDS ACADEMY
Philadelphia
G B T KIDS ACADEMY II
Philadelphia
GRAHAM CRACKERS CDLC LLC
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
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