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Daycares and preschools in Lancaster, PA

122 licensed programs · 107 accept subsidy · 39 with Google ratings

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Kiddie Academy of Lancaster

Lancaster · 17603 · 4.3 (6 on Google)
AgesNot listed
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  • Accepts subsidy
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STAR 4
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Montanos Child Care

Lancaster · 17602 · 4.0 (2 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
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Malave Child Care Center, LancasterSTAR 1
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Malave Child Care Center

Lancaster · 17602 · 4.3 (40 on Google)
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STAR 1
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The Jenkins School

Lancaster · 17603 · No Google rating
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Licensed home daycares in Lancaster

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
Big Dreams Little People Inc
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002515396infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Caridad Calnick-Aguero
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002579546infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Carlas Daycare
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002530416infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Clara M Guzman
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002563796infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Dorothy Rodriguez
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002588546infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Ida Curet
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002460406infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Iovvani Granthon
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002506796infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Ivelisse Rodriguez
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002544226infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Jazmins Day Care
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002437976infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Juan Tejeda
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002559576infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Katerine Tellez
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002517796infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Libertad Gonzalez
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002515556infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 4Accepts
Little Hearts Day Care
Group Child Care Home
17601CER-0024822212infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Mariela Cruz Rodriguez
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002462266infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Mercedes M Reyes
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002497736infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Mommy Cookies Child Care
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002451006infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Mother V Daycare LLC
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002471186infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
My Second Home Daycare LLC
Group Child Care Home
17603CER-0025440510infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Oasis de Amor
Group Child Care Home
17603CER-0025263612infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Olga M Rivera-Yanez
Family Child Care Home
17602CER-002431976infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Patricia E Hodges
Family Child Care Home
17601CER-002444306infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Penny Bauer Group Day Care
Group Child Care Home
17601CER-0025621812infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Savannah King
Family Child Care Home
17603CER-002200076infant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot ratedAccepts
Segarras LLC
Group Child Care Home
17603CER-0025742912infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Unique Kidz Daycare LLC
Group Child Care Home
17603CER-0025061012infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts

Childcare in Lancaster: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Lancaster?

Lancaster has 122 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 83 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 39 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 107 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. 96 of 122 programs in Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

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. 107 of 122 programs in Lancaster (88%) 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.