Daycare in Downingtown, PA
25 licensed programs in Downingtown (Chester County): 23 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,681 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 Chester County
$304/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,818 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $304 | $210 |
| Toddler | $274 | $215 |
| Preschool | $237 | $218 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
23 child care centers in Downingtown
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- A Childs Place at Beaver Creek ElementaryAccepts subsidy
601 W Pennsylvania Ave, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255272 - A Childs Place at Brandywine Wallace ElementaryAccepts subsidy
435 Dilworth Rd, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255295 - A Childs Place at East Ward ElementaryAccepts subsidy
435 Washington Ave, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255269 - A Childs Place at Lionville ElementaryAccepts subsidy
526 W Uwchlan Ave, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255282 - A Childs Place at Shamona Creek ElementaryAccepts subsidy
501 Dorlan Mill Rd, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255287 - A Childs Place at Uwchlan Hills ElementaryAccepts subsidy
50 Peck Rd, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00257243 - A Childs Place at West Bradford ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1475 Broadrun Rd, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255293 - A Childs Place Extended Care at Bradford HeightsAccepts subsidy
1330 Romig Rd, 19335 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00255292 - Chester County Sports Arenalicensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
4533 W Lincoln Hwy, 19335 · (610) 269-0619
License CER-00245640 - Copeland Run Academylicensed for 47
407 Lloyd Ave, 19335 · (610) 269-4423
License CER-00257192 - Creative Kids of Downingtownlicensed for 129 · Accepts subsidy
1424 Poorhouse Rd, 19335 · (610) 518-2300
License CER-00242102 - Downingtown Academy Learning Centerlicensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
799 E Lancaster Ave, 19335 · (610) 269-3146
License CER-00253769 - Ducklings Early Learning Center Eaglelicensed for 147 · Accepts subsidy
241 Park Rd, 19335 · (610) 922-1300
License CER-00250200 - Ducklings Elc Downingtown Westlicensed for 155 · Accepts subsidy
100 Rock Raymond Rd, 19335 · (484) 292-4600
License CER-00245043 - Firm Foundationslicensed for 39
1295 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, 19335 · (610) 269-9656
License CER-00249689 - Kiddie Academy of Downingtownlicensed for 157 · Accepts subsidy
595 Bell Tavern Blvd, 19335 · (610) 466-5277
License CER-00256484 - Kindercare Learning Centerslicensed for 143 · Accepts subsidy
200 Whitford Hills Rd, 19335 · (610) 269-6555
License CER-00256006 - St Joseph Schoollicensed for 113
340 Manor Ave, 19335 · (610) 269-8999
License CER-00249688 - Step by Step Montessori Lcclicensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
122 W Pennsylvania Ave, 19335 · (610) 269-5010
License CER-00253060 - The Learning Experiencelicensed for 141 · Accepts subsidy
104 Hopewell Rd, 19335 · (610) 269-7300
License CER-00259949 - The Malvern Schoollicensed for 139
1001 Cornerstone Blvd, 19335 · (610) 873-0700
License CER-00245875 - Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centerlicensed for 201 · Accepts subsidy
6 Webb Rd, 19335 · (610) 518-2866
License CER-00244764 - United Sports Training Centerlicensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
1426 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, 19335 · (610) 466-7100
License CER-00257752
1 group child care home in Downingtown
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Dawn Armstronglicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Downingtown · (484) 883-1107
License CER-00257756
1 family child care home in Downingtown
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Robin Matz Fcchlicensed for 6
Downingtown · (610) 269-6258
License CER-00257754
How can I get help paying for daycare in Downingtown?
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 20 of the 25 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 Downingtown: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Downingtown, PA?
In Chester County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $304 a week ($15,818 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $237 a week. A family child care home charged a median $210 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 Downingtown?
Pennsylvania's list shows 25 licensed programs in Downingtown as of October 2026: 23 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,681 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Downingtown?
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 20 of the Downingtown 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.