Daycare centers in Erie, PA
63 licensed programs · 95 accept subsidy · 39 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.
Pennbriar Child Care
Early Connections City Center Childcare

Erie Family Center
STAR 4Playway Loving Child Care Center
St Martin Early Learning Center
Martin Luther King Day Care
ABC 24 Hr Child Care Above and Beyond 24 Hr Ch
ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLC
Covenant Preschool
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center-Child Care
Erie County Department of Health
Gecac Headstart
International Institute of Erie
Jumpstart Early Learning Center (1720 Holland St)
Miss Roses Learning Center LLC
Montessori In The Woods
Multicultural Community Resource Center
Neverland Daycare LLC
Nurturing Nest Care Center
Saint George Lancers Child Development Center
St Boniface Parish
St James Panthers Child Development Center
St Jude Raiders Child Development Center
Childcare in Erie: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Erie?
Erie has 103 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 63 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 40 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 95 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. 94 of 103 programs in Erie 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 Erie?
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. 95 of 103 programs in Erie (92%) 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.