Daycare in Ambler, PA
15 licensed programs in Ambler (Montgomery County): 15 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,634 children.
Short answer
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), as of October 2026. Child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes that OCDEL lists as open and certified at the end of the month. Pre-K Counts, Head Start and other early learning sites without a child care certificate are not included. Pennsylvania doesn't publish the ages each program serves in this dataset. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Montgomery County
$299/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,548 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $299 | $210 |
| Toddler | $262 | $210 |
| Preschool | $245 | $193 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
15 child care centers in Ambler
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- First Korean Presbyterian Church of Philadelphialicensed for 49
400 N Bethlehem Pike, 19002 · (215) 646-1304
License CER-00252808 - GPY Ambler BASElicensed for 309 · Accepts subsidy
1325 McKean Rd, 19002 · (215) 628-9950
License CER-00258107 - GPY Lower Gwynedd Elementary SchoolAccepts subsidy
571 Houston Rd, 19002 · (215) 284-6665
License CER-00251850 - GPY Maple Glen Elementary School
1581 Fort Washington Ave, 19002 · (215) 628-9950
License CER-00259494 - GPY Shady Grove Elementary SchoolAccepts subsidy
351 W Skippack Pike, 19002 · (215) 628-1786
License CER-00250633 - Kid Doodles Learning Center LLClicensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy
16 E Park Ave, 19002 · (215) 591-3446
License CER-00249555 - Right at School at Maple Glen ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1581 Fort Washington Ave, 19002 · (610) 291-5312
License CER-00252810 - Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery Schoollicensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy
4 S Ridge Ave, 19002 · (215) 646-3030
License CER-00251848 - Springhouse Early Learninglicensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
809 N Bethlehem Pike Building D, 19002 · (267) 419-8277
License CER-00254620 - St Anthony Preschool & Child Carelicensed for 244 · Accepts subsidy
260 Forest Ave, 19002 · (215) 646-6150
License CER-00251851 - St Matthews Nursery Schoollicensed for 71
919 Tennis Ave, 19002 · (215) 646-4466
License CER-00255417 - Supplee Church Nursery Schoollicensed for 106 · Accepts subsidy
855 E Welsh Rd, 19002 · (215) 646-4135
License CER-00246774 - The Malvern School of Horshamlicensed for 144 · Accepts subsidy
101 Lower State Rd, 19002 · (215) 918-0200
License CER-00252805 - Twin Spring Farm Toddler Centerlicensed for 143 · Accepts subsidy
1632 E Butler Pike, 19002 · (215) 646-2665
License CER-00245309 - Zipporah S Abramson Pre Schoollicensed for 297 · Accepts subsidy
239 E Welsh Rd, 19002 · (215) 646-8869
License CER-00258015
How can I get help paying for daycare in Ambler?
Child Care Works pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Pennsylvania's list shows 12 of the 15 programs here accept it.
Help paying in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works, run by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
$54,640a year or less for a family of three to start (200% of the federal poverty level), as of May 2026. You also need to work, study or train.
Copays are capped at 7% of income (May 2025).
How to applySources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in Pennsylvania
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in Pennsylvania Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Ambler: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Ambler, PA?
In Montgomery County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $299 a week ($15,548 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $245 a week. A family child care home charged a median $210 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Ambler?
Pennsylvania's list shows 15 licensed programs in Ambler as of October 2026: 15 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,634 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Ambler?
Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Works, run by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $54,640 a year to start. The state's list shows 12 of the Ambler programs accept the subsidy.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on Pennsylvania's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing Current Monthly Facility County Human Services Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Child Care Works (CCW) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Pennsylvania: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-18) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in Pennsylvania Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.