Licensed Daycare in Pennsylvania
Find the right daycare in Pennsylvania in under 5 minutes. 6,410 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Free, no signup.
Pennsylvania Childcare Licensing
In Pennsylvania, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early LearningWhat's distinctive about Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's Keystone STARS is one of the country's most thorough QRIS systems (4-star scale). 3-4 star providers significantly exceed state minimums. CCW subsidies serve families up to 200% poverty.
Quick licensing facts
- 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
- Avg infant cost
- $1,140/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $880/mo
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Pennsylvania families can apply for Child Care Works (CCW) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (877) 472-5437
Official Pennsylvania & Federal Resources
Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.
Program Types in Pennsylvania
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