Daycares and preschools in Hanover, PA
18 licensed programs · 15 accept subsidy · 6 with Google ratings
STAR 4YWCA Hanover
Nation of Faith Daycare
New Beginnings
Wee Care Best Inc (1169 Eichelberger St)
Clearview Elementary School Age Program
Early Bloomers Day Care
Emory H Markle Middle School
Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learning
South Hanover Area YMCA
United Cerebral
STAR 2Wee Care Best Inc (71 Fairview Dr)
Champions
Wee Care Best Inc (1170 High St)
Licensed home daycares in Hanover
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina a Horney Family Home Family Child Care Home | 17331 | CER-00257402 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Faith and Fun Child Care Group Child Care Home | 17331 | CER-00254168 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
Childcare in Hanover: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Hanover?
Hanover has 18 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 16 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 15 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. 16 of 18 programs in Hanover 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 Hanover?
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. 15 of 18 programs in Hanover (83%) 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.