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
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Philadelphia
LITTLE BEGINNINGS INC
Philadelphia
LITTLE BIRD NURSERY & PRESCHOOL
Philadelphia
LITTLE CACTUS ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
LITTLE CITY MONTESSORI
Philadelphia
LITTLE DARLINGS DAY CARE CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia
LITTLE DINOS LLC
Philadelphia
LITTLE DUCKLINGS DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL
Philadelphia
LITTLE EDEN DAY CARE CTR INC
Philadelphia
LITTLE EINSTEINS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
LITTLE EINSTEINS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
LITTLE EINSTEINS EARLY LEARNING LLC
Philadelphia
LITTLE EMPIRE KIDS LLC
Philadelphia
LITTLE FREE THINKERS CHILDCARE INC
Philadelphia
LITTLE GOLDEN ACADEMY CORP
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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