Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dover, PA

Dover, Pennsylvania is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Dover	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Dover

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dover. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Bob Hoffman YMCA Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Creative Kids Day Care Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Creative Kids Day Care II Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Inspire Early Education Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 117 Child Care Center Weigelstown Child Care Center Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 64 Child Care Center Weigelstown Child Care Center Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 90

Family Child Care Homes in Dover

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Dover. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Barbara G Swift Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Sherry L Wehler Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Wendy L Ruth Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Dover

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Dover. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Danielle Anderson Dover, PA 17315 Capacity 12

ZIP codes in Dover

ZIP 17315Care providers

How to pick care in Dover

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Dover, PA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dover, PA have?

Based on current licensing data, Dover is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Dover facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Dover to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Dover licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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