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 14 of 78CASA DEL CARMEN FAMILY CENTER
Philadelphia
CATEPILLAR 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
CATERPILLAR PLAYHOUSE LLC
Philadelphia
CATHERINES KITTENS
Philadelphia
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Philadelphia
CAYUGA OST
Philadelphia
CBS KIDS
Philadelphia
CELEBREE SCHOOL OF FISHTOWN S1 LLC
Philadelphia
CENTER CITY PRESCHOOL
Philadelphia
CENTER FOR LITERACY AND LEARNING
Philadelphia
CENTER OF XCELLENCE
Philadelphia
CENTRO NUEVA AT WILLIAM CRAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Philadelphia
CENTRO NUEVA CREACION
Philadelphia
CHABAD OF FAIRMOUNT
Philadelphia
CHARLAS ANGELS LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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