Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to 6,084 state-licensed care providers spanning 68 counties and 904 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

904Cities

68Counties

6,084Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	4,862	View in Pennsylvania
Family Child Care Homes	968	View in Pennsylvania
Group Child Care Homes	596	View in Pennsylvania
Preschools	254	View in Pennsylvania
Head Start Programs	788	View in Pennsylvania
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	861	View in Pennsylvania

Cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 1,965 providers Pittsburgh, PA 461 providers Allentown, PA 287 providers Reading, PA 133 providers Lancaster, PA 127 providers Harrisburg, PA 126 providers Erie, PA 111 providers York, PA 90 providers Lebanon, PA 80 providers Scranton, PA 65 providers Easton, PA 53 providers Upper Darby, PA 50 providers

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Counties in Pennsylvania

Showing 60 of 68 counties.

Choosing care in Pennsylvania

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Pennsylvania, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Pennsylvania have?

According to current licensing data, Pennsylvania has 6,084 licensed providers: 4,862 child care centers, 968 family child care homes, and 254 preschools.

How does Pennsylvania score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Pennsylvania has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Pennsylvania have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown lead Pennsylvania for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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