Daycare in Clairton, PA
10 licensed programs in Clairton (Allegheny County): 5 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 297 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 Allegheny County
$218/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,331 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $218 | $165 |
| Toddler | $206 | $150 |
| Preschool | $193 | $150 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
5 child care centers in Clairton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Achievers After School Academy at Clairton CityAccepts subsidy
501 Waddell Ave, 15025 · (412) 324-2254
License CER-00253667 - Little Kids Playcarelicensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
508 N Lewis Run Rd, 15025 · (412) 650-9020
License CER-00256049 - Little Kids Playcare
829 Gill Hall Rd Gill Hall Elementary Schl, 15025 · (412) 655-4732
License CER-00245527 - Red Apple Learning Centerlicensed for 39
1001 Old Hickory Ln, 15025 · (412) 650-9123
License CER-00250821 - Tender Care Learning Center/Clairtonlicensed for 142 · Accepts subsidy
550 Coal Valley Rd, 15025 · (412) 469-3188
License CER-00243645
4 group child care homes in Clairton
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Bertha Murray Group Day Care Homelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Clairton · (412) 512-9450
License CER-00257651 - Georgia Ford Daycarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Clairton · (412) 233-3566
License CER-00253492 - Holly Hollis Group Day Care Homelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Clairton · (412) 499-1099
License CER-00244139 - Little People Day Care Family Centerlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Clairton · (412) 537-4860
License CER-00245843
1 family child care home in Clairton
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Bragano Family Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Clairton · (412) 655-0280
License CER-00249854
How can I get help paying for daycare in Clairton?
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 8 of the 10 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 Clairton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Clairton, PA?
In Allegheny County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $218 a week ($11,331 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $193 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 Clairton?
Pennsylvania's list shows 10 licensed programs in Clairton as of October 2026: 5 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 297 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Clairton?
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 8 of the Clairton programs accept the subsidy. Clairton also has 3 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.