Daycares and preschools in Philadelphia, PA
1,717 licensed programs · 1,496 accept subsidy · 754 with Google ratings
Rise and Shine Learning Center (3100 N 16th St)
STAR 1Old City KinderCare
Kiddie Prep Academy (5843 Market St)
Collin’s Educational Learning Center II
Clover Montessori School
Dajonnas Family Childcare LLC
Teachable Moments Childcare
Teeny Valley Tots Daycare and Learning Center
Tiffanys Grow and Glow Family Childcare
STAR 2Tiny Tech Learning Lab
Little People Big Dreams Academy
Prodigy Preparatory Education Center
The Magic Years LLC
Trinity Playgroup
STAR 1Kiddie Klubhouse LLC
STAR 4Ken-Crest N E CENTER
STAR 4Brandi's Learning Castle LLc.
STAR 4Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy LLC
Little Dinos Learning Center Inc,
STAR 4The Buerger Early Learning Center at Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Beyond Basic Learning Academy LLC
STAR 4Petite Playhouse
Bundles of Joy Learning Academy
Licensed home daycares in Philadelphia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toria Kiah Fcch Family Child Care Home | 19151 | CER-00253059 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Tracy Robinson Family Child Care Home Family Child Care Home | 19141 | CER-00249808 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Treasures Playhouse Group Child Care Home | 19143 | CER-00253406 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Tree of Life Development Center Group Child Care Home | 19145 | CER-00254838 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Tumble Tottz LLC Family Child Care Home | 19131 | CER-00244709 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Tynee Tots Group Child Care Home | 19120 | CER-00253672 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Umm Suhaylahs 1st Foundation Home Daycare Family Child Care Home | 19124 | CER-00253013 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 4 | Accepts |
| Ummis Learning Center Group Child Care Home | 19141 | CER-00253615 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Ummis Learning Center 2 LLC Group Child Care Home | 19144 | CER-00257876 | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Unique Bundles of Love Daycare Family Child Care Home | 19153 | CER-00249162 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Unique Home Childcare Family Child Care Home | 19153 | CER-00250702 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 4 | Accepts |
| Veronica a Montgomery Family Child Care Home | 19132 | CER-00256095 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Vickeys Tiny Tots LLC Family Child Care Home | 19121 | CER-00253547 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 4 | Accepts |
| Where Kids Dreams Come True (19134) Family Child Care Home | 19134 | CER-00247499 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Where Kids Dreams Come True (19137) Family Child Care Home | 19137 | CER-00257950 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Zaynab Didi Diabate Family Child Care Home | 19153 | CER-00246192 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
Childcare in Philadelphia: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 1,717 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 1,269 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 448 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 1,496 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. 1,540 of 1,717 programs in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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. 1,496 of 1,717 programs in Philadelphia (87%) 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.