Daycare in Bensalem, PA
19 licensed programs in Bensalem (Bucks County): 18 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,302 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 Bucks County
$276/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,326 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $276 | $165 |
| Toddler | $245 | $175 |
| Preschool | $226 | $173 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
18 child care centers in Bensalem
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bensalem Child Care Center and Preschoollicensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
5623 Bensalem Blvd, 19020 · (215) 645-9270
License CER-00250287 - Bright Beginners Academy Bensalemlicensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
800 Clarmont Ave Suite a, 19020 · (267) 520-7200
License CER-00250736 - Christian Life Academy of Early Learninglicensed for 234 · Accepts subsidy
3100 Galloway Rd, 19020 · (215) 752-2823
License CER-00255388 - Discovery Timelicensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy
4011 Hulmeville Rd, 19020 · (215) 245-1990
License CER-00247380 - Early Learning Childrens Academylicensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy
3525 Hulmeville Rd, 19020 · (215) 244-4900
License CER-00253097 - Enrichment Workshop for Children Inc Faust ElemAccepts subsidy
2901 Bellview Dr, 19020 · (215) 244-4014
License CER-00254474 - Enrichment Workshop For Children-Belmont Hills EleAccepts subsidy
5000 Neshaminy Blvd, 19020 · (215) 244-4014
License CER-00253566 - Enrichment Workshop for Children-Benjamin RushAccepts subsidy
3400 Hulmeville Rd, 19020 · (215) 244-4014
License CER-00245851 - Enrichment Workshop for Children-Cornwells ElemAccepts subsidy
2215 Hulmeville Rd, 19020 · (215) 244-4014
License CER-00245379 - Enrichment Workshop for Children-Struble ElementarAccepts subsidy
4300 Bensalem Blvd, 19020 · (215) 244-4014
License CER-00253861 - Enrichment Workshop for Children-Valley ElementaryAccepts subsidy
3100 Donallen Dr, 19020 · (215) 244-4014
License CER-00253565 - Judy Sare Nursery Schoollicensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
2909 Bristol Rd, 19020 · (215) 752-7727
License CER-00256044 - Just Childrenlicensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy
2354 Galloway Rd, 19020 · (215) 633-7717
License CER-00248497 - Kindercare Learning Center 301327licensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
3651 Street Rd, 19020 · (215) 245-8337
License CER-00254139 - Philadelphia Christian Centerlicensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy
2990 Street Rd, 19020 · (215) 639-7000
License CER-00258093 - Sweet Dreams at Libertaelicensed for 36
5245 Bensalem Blvd, 19020 · (215) 639-8681
License CER-00250614 - Teddy Bear Academylicensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
2866 Forrest Ave, 19020 · (215) 639-9116
License CER-00246242 - Teddy Bear Collegelicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
5285 Bensalem Blvd, 19020 · (215) 245-1184
License CER-00258040
1 family child care home in Bensalem
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Colleen L Distefanolicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Bensalem · (215) 638-8345
License CER-00256331
How can I get help paying for daycare in Bensalem?
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 18 of the 19 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 Bensalem: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Bensalem, PA?
In Bucks County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $276 a week ($14,326 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $226 a week. A family child care home charged a median $165 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 Bensalem?
Pennsylvania's list shows 19 licensed programs in Bensalem as of October 2026: 18 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,302 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Bensalem?
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 18 of the Bensalem 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.