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Daycares and preschools in Chester, PA

35 licensed programs · 32 accept subsidy · 17 with Google ratings

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STAR 1
Daycare center

Beloved Child Family Center

Chester · 19013 · 4.9 (9 on Google)
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
  • Accepts subsidy
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STAR 1
Daycare center

Tiny Hands & Little Feet

Chester · 19013 · 5.0 (5 on Google)
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
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STAR 1
Home daycare

Karsons Little Einsteins

Chester · 19013 · 5.0 (4 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingSTAR 1
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STAR 1
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Mrs Bs Kiddie Garden

Chester · 19013 · 5.0 (3 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingSTAR 1
  • Accepts subsidy
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Home daycare

Cultivating Our Future LLC

Chester · 19013 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingNot rated
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STAR 2
Daycare center

Enrichment Academy

Chester · 19013 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
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State quality ratingSTAR 2
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PELA Kids, ChesterSTAR 1
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PELA Kids

Chester · 19013 · 4.0 (20 on Google)
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
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Licensed home daycares in Chester

Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.

Licensed nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesKeystone STARSSubsidy
Great Minds Think Alike Childcare LLC
Group Child Care Home
19013CER-0024847012infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Kathy E Wesley Family Child Care Home
Family Child Care Home
19013CER-002474226infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Learn-In-Play Day Care
Group Child Care Home
19013CER-0024337612infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 4Accepts
Precious Gift Daycare
Family Child Care Home
19013CER-002494676infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Stevens Group Child Care Home
Group Child Care Home
19013CER-0025612712infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 4Accepts
Vanita Doward
Group Child Care Home
19013CER-0024950612infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts

Childcare in Chester: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Chester?

Chester has 35 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 25 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 10 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 32 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. 32 of 35 programs in Chester 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 Chester?

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.

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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. 32 of 35 programs in Chester (91%) 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.