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Daycares and preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA

28 licensed programs · 20 accept subsidy · 14 with Google ratings

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Little Stars Child Care

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · 5.0 (5 on Google)
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STAR 4
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Child Development Council-NE

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · 4.7 (7 on Google)
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STAR 4
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Kiddie Space Day Care Center

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
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STAR 1
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Kidz Korner

Wilkes Barre · 18705 · 4.5 (8 on Google)
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Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, Wilkes BarreSTAR 4
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Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA

Wilkes Barre · 18701 · 4.4 (25 on Google)
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STAR 4
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Curious Kids Learning Center

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · 4.0 (4 on Google)
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STAR 4
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Little Explorers

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · 3.9 (7 on Google)
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Active Day of Plains

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · 3.7 (7 on Google)
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STAR 4
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ABC Kiddie Kampus

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · No Google rating
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BBAEP Heights Elementary

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · No Google rating
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STAR 2
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Cheder Menachem

Wilkes Barre · 18701 · No Google rating
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Daniel Flood Elementary

Wilkes Barre · 18705 · No Google rating
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STAR 4
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Dodson Elementary

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · No Google rating
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Heights Elementary

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · No Google rating
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Lynn Evans Biga Center

Wilkes Barre · 18702 · No Google rating
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Licensed home daycares in Wilkes Barre

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
B & B Family Daycare
Family Child Care Home
18702CER-002577736infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Little Treasures Home Daycare Corp
Group Child Care Home
18702CER-0025295810infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Moonbeams Daycare Center LLC
Group Child Care Home
18702CER-0025488212infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Nido de Amor Daycare Corp
Group Child Care Home
18702CER-0025335110infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts

Childcare in Wilkes Barre: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Wilkes Barre?

Wilkes Barre has 28 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 24 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 20 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. 21 of 28 programs in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre?

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. 20 of 28 programs in Wilkes Barre (71%) 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.