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 61 of 78SIDMA MULTICULTURAL CHILDCARE CENTER
Philadelphia
SIMPLY SMART DAYCARE 2 LLC
Philadelphia
SISTERS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
Philadelphia
SIT PREP AT SANKOFA
Philadelphia
SIT PREP IMPACT
Philadelphia
SKY LEARNING CENTER LLC
Philadelphia
SKYYS THE LIMIT CHILD CARE CENTER
Philadelphia
SMALL PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
Philadelphia
SMALL WONDERS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CTR
Philadelphia
SMALL WORLD DISCOVERY CENTER
Philadelphia
SMART ALECKS LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
SMART ALECKS LEARNING CENTER II
Philadelphia
SMART BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING
Philadelphia
SMART WONDER KIDS DAY CARE
Philadelphia
SMARTSTART STEM ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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