STAR 1Daycare 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.
STAR 1
STAR 4The Devine School - Brookside

Kindercare Learning Center 303051

WeCare Academy
STAR 4Hands on Learning Childcare Center LLC
STAR 1Kiddie Academy of West Allentown
Get Set Learning Center
STAR 4Milestones Enrichment Learning Academy
KR Early Learning Center
STAR 1Willow Tree Early Learning Center
STAR 4Happy Smiles Learning Center
Sunflower Daycare Center
Calixto Child Care Center
STAR 4A Children's Place Learning Center Inc
Artisan Child Care Center
Volunteers of America Childrens Center
STAR 4Active Learning Center: Fogelsville

Lightbridge Academy
Abc Children's Day Care Center
Brookside Children’s Early Education Center Fogelsville
Caring Learning Center
LEADERS OF OUR FUTURE Learning Center (815 N 12th St)
Love you more early learning Center
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing, Open Data Pennsylvania. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.