STAR 1
Home daycare
Karsons Little Einsteins
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingSTAR 1
Home daycares in Chester, PA
10 licensed programs · 32 accept subsidy · 17 with Google ratings
A home daycare, also called family child care, is run by a licensed or registered provider in their own home. Groups are small and mixed-age, and hours are often more flexible than a center. States cap the number of children by the ages in care. Home addresses are private residences, so this directory shows the ZIP code only.
STAR 1
Home daycare
Mrs Bs Kiddie Garden
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingSTAR 1
Home daycare
Cultivating Our Future LLC
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
STAR 4
Home daycare
Michelle Stevens Group Day Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingSTAR 4
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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 name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Keystone STARS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Minds Think Alike Childcare LLC Group Child Care Home | 19013 | CER-00248470 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Kathy E Wesley Family Child Care Home Family Child Care Home | 19013 | CER-00247422 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Learn-In-Play Day Care Group Child Care Home | 19013 | CER-00243376 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 4 | Accepts |
| Precious Gift Daycare Family Child Care Home | 19013 | CER-00249467 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Stevens Group Child Care Home Group Child Care Home | 19013 | CER-00256127 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 4 | Accepts |
| Vanita Doward Group Child Care Home | 19013 | CER-00249506 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
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.
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.