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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.

1,612
Licensed Centers
0
Infant Spots
$1,140/mo
Pennsylvania avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

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 overview

Quick 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

ZIP codes covered

19143 96 19124 96 19139 95 19120 90 19151 70 19144 70 19140 65 19111 62

Program types in Philadelphia

Child Care Center
1,165 centers
Family Child Care Home
285 centers
Group Child Care Home
162 centers

All Philadelphia licensed centers

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B Family Daycare

BECKYS LILIES AND DAISIES

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BENTZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BERNADETTE BURTON FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BEST HOME FAMILY DAYCARE CORPORATION

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BEVS CRADLE TO TOTS

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BLESSING FROM ABOVE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BLUE SKY LEARNING CENTER

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BORN AGAIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BRAG LEARNING ACADEMY

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BRIGHT LITTLE SMILES FAMILY CHILDCARE

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BRIGHTKID FAMILY DAYCARE HOME

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BROWNS EARLY LEADERS

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BUSY AS A BEE DAYCARE

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

BUSY BEE LEARNING TREE

Philadelphia

B Family Daycare

Bese Saka Academy

Philadelphia

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Our directory lists 1,612 licensed childcare centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sourced from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.
What's the average daycare cost in Philadelphia?
Statewide averages in Pennsylvania run roughly $1140/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Philadelphia daycares?
All licensed Pennsylvania centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Philadelphia typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania families can apply for Child Care Works (CCW) (intake: (877) 472-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.
How do I verify a Philadelphia daycare's license?
Look up the provider directly in the official Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.

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