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 16 of 78CHILDRENS GARDEN 123 LLC
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS GARDEN ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT CTR
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS GARDEN CHILD CARE CENTER
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS LEARNING ARC ACADEMY
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE 2 LLC
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE EARLY LEARNING
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE FAIRHILL
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE NEWBOLD
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS VILLAGE INC
Philadelphia
CHILDRENS WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
Philadelphia
CHILDS CONCEPTIONS
Philadelphia
CHILDSPACE DAYCARE CENTER
Philadelphia
CHINATOWN LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
CHOICES ACADEMY & LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
CHOSEN LEADERS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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