STAR 1Daycare centers in Wayne, PA
16 licensed programs · 10 accept subsidy · 8 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.
STAR 1The Goddard School of Wayne
Assumption Academy
Celebree School of Wayne
Wayne Presbyterian Nursery School
STAR 1Bright Minds Preschool of the Main Line
Children's Garden
Wayne Early Learning Center
A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem
A Childs Place at New Eagle Elementary
Heritage School Church of the Saviour
Montessori Childrens House of Valley Forge
Radnor Elementary School
Ras at Roberts Elementary School
St. David's Episcopal Day School
Wayne Elementary School
Childcare in Wayne: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Wayne?
Wayne has 16 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 16 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 10 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. 15 of 16 programs in Wayne 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 Wayne?
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. 10 of 16 programs in Wayne (63%) 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.