Daycare in Carlisle, PA
28 licensed programs in Carlisle (Cumberland County): 21 child care centers, 5 family child care homes and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,987 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 Cumberland County
$241/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,506 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $241 | $160 |
| Toddler | $200 | $160 |
| Preschool | $201 | $160 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
21 child care centers in Carlisle
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bethel Preschool and Day Carelicensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy
1412 Holly Pike, 17015 · (717) 249-1327
License CER-00258235 - Bright Beginnings Child Care of Carlislelicensed for 208 · Accepts subsidy
647 Forge Rd, 17015 · (717) 258-8216
License CER-00246061 - Carlisle Early Education Centerlicensed for 206 · Accepts subsidy
100 E Pomfret St, 17013 · (717) 243-1528
License CER-00260121 - Childtime Sacc Bellaire ElemAccepts subsidy
905 Waggoners Gap Rd, 17013 · (717) 243-8315
License CER-00254765 - Childtime Sacc Crestview ElemAccepts subsidy
240 Longs Gap Rd, 17013 · (717) 243-8315
License CER-00254498 - Childtime Sacc Hamilton ElemAccepts subsidy
735 Clay St, 17013 · (717) 243-8315
License CER-00254768 - Childtime Sacc Mooreland ElemAccepts subsidy
329 Wilson St, 17013 · (717) 243-8315
License CER-00254494 - Christian Youth Ministrieslicensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
450 E North St, 17013 · (717) 241-4296
License CER-00258738 - Dg Foundations Learning Parklicensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy
415 Franklin St Second Floor, 17013 · (717) 218-2445
License CER-00252429 - Dickinson College Childrens Centerlicensed for 161 · Accepts subsidy
28 Garland Ct, 17013 · (717) 245-1088
License CER-00257300 - Kce Champions LLC at Middlesex Elementary SchoolAccepts subsidy
250 N Middlesex Rd, 17013 · (971) 610-5874
License CER-00253239 - Kids Companylicensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
500 E North St Unit 2, 17013 · (717) 462-6044
License CER-00248757 - Kidz 4 the Future Learning Academy LLClicensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
410 N Hanover St, 17013 · (717) 458-2417
License CER-00244171 - Kindercare Learning Centerslicensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
14 Brookwood Ave, 17015 · (717) 249-0881
License CER-00252479 - Little Lights Learning Center of Carlisle UMC Inclicensed for 178 · Accepts subsidy
333 S Spring Garden St, 17013 · (717) 249-5130
License CER-00254492 - Saint Patrick Schoollicensed for 159
87 Marsh Dr, 17015 · (717) 249-4826
License CER-00254277 - Small Steps Daycare Centerlicensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy
125 Wolf Bridge Rd, 17013 · (717) 243-3002
License CER-00257746 - Tender Years Inclicensed for 146 · Accepts subsidy
1151 Harrisburg Pike, 17013 · (717) 906-1453
License CER-00251844 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
1538 Commerce Ave, 17015 · (717) 966-1600
License CER-00252635 - YMCA Child Development Centerlicensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
311 S West St, 17013 · (717) 243-2525
License CER-00258694 - YWCA Little Wonders Preschoollicensed for 41
301 G St, 17013 · (717) 243-3818
License CER-00253517
2 group child care homes in Carlisle
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Noahs Ark Preparatory Centerlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Carlisle · (717) 601-4331
License CER-00242872 - Noahs Ark Preparatory Centerlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Carlisle · (717) 601-4331
License CER-00256274
5 family child care homes in Carlisle
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Lori Kricklicensed for 6
Carlisle · (717) 249-2286
License CER-00249432 - Marie Hooverlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Carlisle · (407) 729-6587
License CER-00257169 - Nicole Flickingerlicensed for 6
Carlisle · (717) 386-9109
License CER-00257422 - Pattys Place Preschool & Learning Center LLClicensed for 6
Carlisle · (410) 746-7841
License CER-00248764 - Stephani Redcay Daycarelicensed for 6
Carlisle · (717) 258-1027
License CER-00254121
How can I get help paying for daycare in Carlisle?
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 22 of the 28 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 Carlisle: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Carlisle, PA?
In Cumberland County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $241 a week ($12,506 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $201 a week. A family child care home charged a median $160 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 Carlisle?
Pennsylvania's list shows 28 licensed programs in Carlisle as of October 2026: 21 child care centers, 5 family child care homes and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,987 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Carlisle?
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 22 of the Carlisle 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.