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Daycares and preschools in Mechanicsburg, PA

32 licensed programs · 31 accept subsidy · 12 with Google ratings

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STAR 1
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Genius Kids Upper Allen

Mechanicsburg · 17055 · 5.0 (7 on Google)
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State quality ratingSTAR 1
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STAR 2
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Each Child Matters Llc

Mechanicsburg · 17055 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
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State quality ratingSTAR 2
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STAR 1
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Hampden Elementary Sacc

Mechanicsburg · 17050 · No Google rating
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STAR 4
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Kindergarten Academy

Mechanicsburg · 17055 · No Google rating
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
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Licensed home daycares in Mechanicsburg

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
Bevs Little Owls
Family Child Care Home
17055CER-002554806infant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot ratedAccepts

Childcare in Mechanicsburg: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Mechanicsburg?

Mechanicsburg has 32 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 30 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 31 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. 27 of 32 programs in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg?

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. 31 of 32 programs in Mechanicsburg (97%) 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.