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 74 of 78VERSATILE LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
VICTORY PRESCHOOL AND INFANT DAYCARE CENTER
Philadelphia
VISION TO VICTORY CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
VISITATION BVM SCHOOL
Philadelphia
WATSON T COMLY ELEMENTARY
Philadelphia
WE CARE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Philadelphia
WEE CARE CHILD CARE OF EAST FALLS
Philadelphia
WESCOTTS CATERPILLARS TO BUTTERFLIES
Philadelphia
WESCOTTS FOV
Philadelphia
WEST PHILADELPHIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Philadelphia
WESTERN COMMUNITY CENTER
Philadelphia
WHITE DOVE PERFORMING ARTS ENRICHMENT CENTER
Philadelphia
WHIZ KIDZ DEVELOPMENTAL AND EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
WILLIAM DICK ELEMENTARY LAUNCH OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia
WILLIAM H LOESCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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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