STAR 1Daycare centers in Philadelphia, PA
1,269 licensed programs · 1,496 accept subsidy · 754 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.
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STAR 4Alphabet Alley Child Care Center
STAR 4Antoshka Daycare 2
STAR 4The Learning Experience - Northern Liberties
STAR 1Little City Montessori (1401 N 5th St)
STAR 2DeeGrace Childcare Center
STAR 1Raising Amazing Daycare
STAR 2The Giving Tree Daycare - Logan Square
STAR 4We Care Learning & Development Center
STAR 2Treasure Dee's Learning Academy
STAR 2Little Golden Academy Cop.
Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool - Philadelphia - Poplar Street
STAR 4Let Me Grow Academy
Caring 4 Kids Learning Center #2
Divine Treasures Child Care (7567 Haverford Ave)
STAR 4Dumpling Grounds Day Care Center
STAR 1Elite Scholars Preparatory Academy
STAR 1Little Bird Nursery & Preschool

Avenue of The Arts KinderCare
Little Golden Academy Corp.
STAR 4Bright Horizons at Center City
STAR 2Trice Day Care Center (8107)
STAR 4Bustleton Learning Center
STAR 1Discover our world academy
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.
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.