Licensed Daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1,612 licensed daycares in Philadelphia, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Pennsylvania licensing records.
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 36 of 108FUTURE CREATORS LEARNING CENTER LLC
Philadelphia
FUTURE SCHOLARS DAYCARE LLC
Philadelphia
Fern Rock Community Baptist Church CCC
Philadelphia
Frankford Valley Early Learning Center
Philadelphia
Future Foot Prints Child Care Center
Philadelphia
G & T MONTESSORI PROGRAM
Philadelphia
G B T KIDS ACADEMY
Philadelphia
G B T KIDS ACADEMY II
Philadelphia
GABBYS CHILD CARE LLC
Philadelphia
GAN CHABAD INC
Philadelphia
GARDEN OF CHILDREN DAY CARE
Philadelphia
GENERATION OF SCHOLARS
Philadelphia
GENERATIONS CHILD CARE INC
Philadelphia
GERMANTOWN LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER
Philadelphia
GESU SCHOOL
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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