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
THOMAS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL
Philadelphia
TIAERRAHS PLAYHOUSE
Philadelphia
TIES TOTS
Philadelphia
TINY BREATHS
Philadelphia
TINY STAR LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
TINY STARS
Philadelphia
TINY STARS LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
TINY STARS LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
TINY STARS LEARNING ACADEMY 1
Philadelphia
TINY STEPPERS LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
TINY TECH LEARNING LAB
Philadelphia
TINY TOWNE ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
TIOGA LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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