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Daycare centers in Allentown, PA

107 licensed programs · 243 accept subsidy · 116 with Google ratings

A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.

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Dana's Family Childcare LLC, AllentownSTAR 1
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Dana's Family Childcare LLC

Allentown · 18104 · 5.0 (67 on Google)
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WeCare Academy, Allentown
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WeCare Academy

Allentown · 18109 · 5.0 (26 on Google)
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STAR 4
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Get Set Learning Center

Allentown · 18109 · 4.9 (32 on Google)
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STAR 4
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KR Early Learning Center

Allentown · 18103 · 5.0 (14 on Google)
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STAR 2
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Sunflower Daycare Center

Allentown · 18109 · 5.0 (8 on Google)
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STAR 2
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Calixto Child Care Center

Allentown · 18101 · 4.8 (16 on Google)
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STAR 2
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Artisan Child Care Center

Allentown · 18103 · 4.7 (27 on Google)
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Lightbridge Academy, Allentown
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Lightbridge Academy

Allentown · 18104 · 4.6 (50 on Google)
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Caring Learning Center

Allentown · 18101 · 5.0 (5 on Google)
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Childcare in Allentown: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Allentown?

Allentown has 273 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 107 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 166 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 243 accept child care subsidy.

Who licenses child care in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Pennsylvania. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What is Keystone STARS?

Keystone STARS rates programs from STAR 1 to STAR 4. Every certified program starts at STAR 1. STAR 3 and STAR 4 programs are assessed on staff qualifications, learning program, family partnerships and management. 238 of 273 programs in Allentown hold a rating.

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Allentown?

Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.

Help paying for care

Pennsylvania families may qualify for Child Care Works subsidy through their Early Learning Resource Center. Pre-K Counts and Head Start are free for eligible children. 243 of 273 programs in Allentown (89%) accept it.

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Source: Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing, Open Data Pennsylvania. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.