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 2 of 78A MOTHERS LOVE LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
A MOTHERS TOUCH 1 INC
Philadelphia
A PLACE TO GROW EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
Philadelphia
A SECURE FUTURE ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
A SPOT 4 TOTS LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
A STEP AHEAD DAY CARE II
Philadelphia
A Step Ahead Day Care
Philadelphia
A TOUCH OF BLESSINGS 1
Philadelphia
AALIMS LEARNING CENTER LLC
Philadelphia
ABC University
Philadelphia
ABCD DAY CARE
Philadelphia
ABOVE AND BEYOND ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
ABOVE AND BEYONDEARLY LEARNERS ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
Philadelphia
ACADEMY OF INNOVATIONS
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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