Daycare in Chambersburg, PA
34 licensed programs in Chambersburg (Franklin County): 18 child care centers, 13 family child care homes and 3 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,181 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 Franklin County
$165/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,580 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $165 | $135 |
| Toddler | $152 | $125 |
| Preschool | $150 | $120 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
18 child care centers in Chambersburg
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bopcc Early Learning Inclicensed for 124 · Accepts subsidy
2643 Philadelphia Ave Suites 6 7 8, 17201 · (717) 264-5675
License CER-00257476 - Chambersburg Memorial YMCAlicensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
570 E McKinley St, 17201 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00255284 - Chambersburg Memorial YMCA New Franklin ElemAccepts subsidy
3584 Wayne Rd, 17202 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00248928 - Chambersburg YMCA at Corpus ChristiAccepts subsidy
305 N 2nd St, 17201 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00247113 - Chambersburg YMCA at Hamilton Heights ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1589 Johnson Rd, 17202 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00254679 - Chambersburg YMCA at Scotland ElementaryAccepts subsidy
3832 Scotland Main St, 17202 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00255934 - Chambersburg YMCA at South Hamilton ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1019 Warm Spring Rd, 17202 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00254690 - Chambersburg YMCA Falling SpringsAccepts subsidy
1006 Falling Spring Rd, 17202 · (717) 263-8508
License CER-00246063 - Chambersburg YMCA the Ark Child Development Centerlicensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
756 S Coldbrook Ave, 17201 · (717) 446-0533
License CER-00256337 - Childrens Christian Centerlicensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
170 St Paul Dr, 17201 · (717) 267-1754
License CER-00245431 - Clubhouse Kidz Childcare Center Inclicensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
121 Sunset Blvd W Suite B, 17202 · (717) 261-5786
License CER-00252744 - Franklin County Child & Family Development Centerlicensed for 64
301 Lortz Ave, 17201 · (717) 267-3275
License CER-00245395 - Learning Littles Child Care Centerlicensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
225 Sollenberger Rd, 17202 · (717) 552-2504
License CER-00251882 - Montessori Academy of Chambersburglicensed for 74
875 Ragged Edge Rd, 17202 · (717) 261-1110
License CER-00256744 - New Adventures Learning Center LLClicensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
1912 Philadelphia Ave, 17201 · (717) 446-0500
License CER-00258691 - Play Hublicensed for 139 · Accepts subsidy
1710 Edgar Ave, 17201 · (717) 414-7394
License CER-00247913 - Safari Adventures Child Care & Edu Center LLClicensed for 67 · Accepts subsidy
1051 Sheffler Dr Suite W, 17201 · (717) 504-8115
License CER-00256332 - The Kids Club Daycarelicensed for 129 · Accepts subsidy
600 Miller St, 17201 · (717) 264-3266
License CER-00256867
3 group child care homes in Chambersburg
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kellie Coopers Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 360-9876
License CER-00252906 - Sherrys Daycarelicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 658-8648
License CER-00246058 - Teresas Precious Little Miracleslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (727) 580-7573
License CER-00245401
13 family child care homes in Chambersburg
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Amy A McGrawlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 446-5085
License CER-00255707 - Gina Michelle Schooley Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 264-1577
License CER-00258693 - Joann Swangerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 267-1375
License CER-00244528 - Laure Putt Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 262-3231
License CER-00250471 - Lynette Francis Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 504-8694
License CER-00260153 - Mary Ann Ballard Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 263-7458
License CER-00250402 - Melissa Ebersole Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 729-0292
License CER-00257173 - Robin Overcash Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6
Chambersburg · (717) 264-3418
License CER-00245273 - Sabrinas Daycare & Fun Centerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 300-9925
License CER-00252809 - Shamila Barry Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 263-4931
License CER-00258211 - Stopyra Family Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 262-1028
License CER-00244508 - Tami S Henderson Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 816-2182
License CER-00257838 - Wendy Gilberts Family Day Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Chambersburg · (717) 298-0731
License CER-00248922
How can I get help paying for daycare in Chambersburg?
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 31 of the 34 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 Chambersburg: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Chambersburg, PA?
In Franklin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $165 a week ($8,580 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $150 a week. A family child care home charged a median $135 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 Chambersburg?
Pennsylvania's list shows 34 licensed programs in Chambersburg as of October 2026: 18 child care centers, 13 family child care homes and 3 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 1,181 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Chambersburg?
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 31 of the Chambersburg programs accept the subsidy. Chambersburg 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.