Daycare in Brookhaven, PA
10 licensed programs in Brookhaven (Delaware County): 6 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 407 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 Delaware County
$231/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,025 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $231 | $190 |
| Toddler | $206 | $175 |
| Preschool | $205 | $165 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
6 child care centers in Brookhaven
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Carters Open Armslicensed for 89 · Accepts subsidy
601 Upland Ave, 19015 · (610) 874-0161
License CER-00247483 - Hidden Treasures Initiative PAlicensed for 39 · Accepts subsidy
601 Upland Ave Suite 116b 117, 19015 · (484) 483-8053
License CER-00259632 - Kindercare Learning Centerlicensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy
201 Radio Park Ln, 19015 · (610) 876-7780
License CER-00252528 - The Childrens Early Learning Centerlicensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy
301 Edwards Dr, 19015 · (610) 203-4599
License CER-00256517 - Toby Farms Nursery Schoollicensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy
1133 Powell Rd, 19015 · (610) 874-7500
License CER-00253181 - Todays Child Learning Center IncAccepts subsidy
1 Coeburn Blvd, 19015 · (610) 716-2418
License CER-00250577
3 group child care homes in Brookhaven
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Ortigas Child Care Grouplicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brookhaven · (610) 872-6064
License CER-00247659 - The Educational Express Learning Ctrlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brookhaven · (484) 402-0182
License CER-00253785 - Weatherlys Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Brookhaven · (610) 803-3509
License CER-00250144
1 family child care home in Brookhaven
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Sandra Crockettlicensed for 6
Brookhaven · (610) 427-9520
License CER-00259208
How can I get help paying for daycare in Brookhaven?
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 9 of the 10 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 Brookhaven: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Brookhaven, PA?
In Delaware County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $231 a week ($12,025 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $205 a week. A family child care home charged a median $190 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 Brookhaven?
Pennsylvania's list shows 10 licensed programs in Brookhaven as of October 2026: 6 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 407 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Brookhaven?
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 9 of the Brookhaven 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.