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
Page 60 of 78SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL
Philadelphia
SEVEN WONDERS DAYCARE
Philadelphia
SHABAAB AL MUMININ
Philadelphia
SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL
Philadelphia
SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
SHANES FRIENDS DAY CARE
Philadelphia
SHANES FRIENDS II
Philadelphia
SHARONS AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP
Philadelphia
SHARONS ROSE PETALS CHRISTIAN LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia
SHERWOOD DAY CARE CENTER
Philadelphia
SHINE BRIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
SHINING STAR LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
SHOLY POP DAYCARE
Philadelphia
SHOLYPOP DAYCARE
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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