STAR 3Daycare centers in York, PA
62 licensed programs · 60 accept subsidy · 31 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 3
STAR 1The Goddard School of York
STAR 4Inspire Early Education York - Queen Street
Little Bug Learning
Joy Family Day Care
D's Little Bees LLC
Kreative Bears Preschool
Little Bulldogs Academy
STAR 4Webster Early Learning Center

Gan Rimon: York JCC School for the Early Years (2000 Hollywood Dr)
Educational Building Blocks Inc.
Sunshine Christian Daycare And Learning Center
Best Friends Daycare Center (2709 S Queen St)
Inspire Early Education
Magical Day Learning Center
Kids First Daycare Inc
Lots of Love Daycare
York Day Early Learning (450 E Philadelphia St)
Rainbow Junction Child Care Center & Preschool
STAR 2Inspire Early Education East York
STAR 4The Child Development Center at York First Church of the Brethren (2710 Kingston Rd)

YWCA York (320 E Market St)

Kindercare Learning Center 301025
Childcare in York: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in York?
York has 81 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 62 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 19 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 60 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. 63 of 81 programs in York 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 York?
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. 60 of 81 programs in York (74%) 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.