Licensed Daycare in Chester, Pennsylvania
32 licensed daycares in Chester, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Pennsylvania licensing records.
Childcare costs in Chester
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 Chester 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 Chester
All Chester licensed centers
Page 2 of 2TEE & COMPANY PLAYHOUSE LLC
Chester
THE CHILDRENS CLUB HOUSE LLC
Chester
TINY HANDS & LITTLE FEET ACADEMY LLC
Chester
WHIZZ KIDZZ LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Chester
WIDENER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Chester
WILLIAM BAILEY REC CENTER INC D/B/A PELA KIDS
Chester
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