Daycare in Butler, PA
15 licensed programs in Butler (Butler County): 11 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 991 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 Butler County
$214/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,128 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $214 | $155 |
| Toddler | $195 | $160 |
| Preschool | $189 | $160 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
11 child care centers in Butler
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- A & N Little Bugs Daycare & Preschoollicensed for 37 · Accepts subsidy
154 Freeport Rd, 16002 · (724) 290-7606
License CER-00255670 - Alis Little Hands Learning Center LLClicensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
1329 N Main Street Ext, 16001 · (724) 256-9200
License CER-00254783 - Butler County Childrens Centerlicensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
131 Homewood Dr, 16001 · (724) 287-2761
License CER-00257306 - Butler YMCA Early Care and School Age Centerlicensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
650 Saxonburg Rd, 16002 · (724) 287-0045
License CER-00248951 - Butler YMCA Early Learning Centerlicensed for 237 · Accepts subsidy
339 N Washington St, 16001 · (724) 287-4733
License CER-00246053 - Educational Child Care Center LLClicensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
566 W Brady St, 16001 · (724) 996-1002
License CER-00249149 - Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Centerlicensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy
330 Whitestown Rd, 16001 · (724) 282-3337
License CER-00259022 - Lifestepslicensed for 133 · Accepts subsidy
383 New Castle Rd, 16001 · (724) 283-1010
License CER-00260175 - Lifesteps Childrens Creative Learning Centerlicensed for 36
107 College Dr, 16002 · (724) 283-1010
License CER-00256041 - Monarch Montessorilicensed for 22
100 Brugh Ave, 16001 · (724) 284-9440
License CER-00249147 - Sheryl Buffingtons Daycare Preschool Palacelicensed for 121 · Accepts subsidy
325 Sunset Dr, 16001 · (724) 234-5410
License CER-00255394
2 group child care homes in Butler
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Butler County Family YMCA/Child Care Infant Ctrlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Butler · (724) 287-0045
License CER-00259033 - Swids Kids LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Butler · (724) 841-0543
License CER-00253267
2 family child care homes in Butler
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Gera Whitelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Butler · (724) 968-0470
License CER-00257303 - Shirley A Hollacklicensed for 6
Butler · (724) 544-6908
License CER-00256266
How can I get help paying for daycare in Butler?
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. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
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 Butler: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Butler, PA?
In Butler County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $214 a week ($11,128 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $189 a week. A family child care home charged a median $155 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 Butler?
Pennsylvania's list shows 15 licensed programs in Butler as of October 2026: 11 child care centers, 2 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 991 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Butler?
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 Butler programs accept the subsidy. Butler also has 4 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
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.