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 21 of 78DOROTHY EMANUEL RECREATION CENTER
Philadelphia
DREAM YOUNG ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
DREAMS FACTORY CHILDRENS DAYARE CENTER
Philadelphia
DREAMS LLJ LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY
Philadelphia
DREAMS LLJ LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY 2
Philadelphia
DREAMSCAPE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Philadelphia
DRIPPING WITH KNOWLEDGE CHILDCARE CENTER LLC
Philadelphia
DRUEDING CENTER
Philadelphia
DUAL DYNAMIC ASSOCIATES DBA THE LEARNING LAB
Philadelphia
DUMPLING GROUNDS
Philadelphia
DYNASTY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Philadelphia
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL
Philadelphia
EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS LLC
Philadelphia
EARLY FOCUS ACADEMY
Philadelphia
EARLY FOUNDATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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