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 64 of 78STURGIS PLAYGROUND
Philadelphia
SUGA MAMAS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
Philadelphia
SUN BRIGHT CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER
Philadelphia
SUNFLOWER CHILDCARE ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
SUNNY DAYS EARLY LEARNING LLC
Philadelphia
SUNRISE DAY CARE CENTER
Philadelphia
SUNRISE LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OF PHILA AT FRANCIS SCOTT KEY SCHOOL
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT BLANKENBURG ELEMENTARY
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT COMMODORE JOHN BARRY ELEMENTARY
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT EDWIN M STANTON ELEMENTARY
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT ELIZA A KIRKBRIDE
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT GUION BLUFORD
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT MARION ANDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD ACAD
Philadelphia
SUNRISE OST AT MCCALL
Philadelphia
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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