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Daycare in Duquesne, PA

10 licensed programs in Duquesne (Allegheny County): 8 child care centers and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 332 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $218 a week in Allegheny County (2020 prices), $165 at a family child care home. Pennsylvania's child care subsidy, Child Care Works, helps pay if a family of three earns up to $54,640. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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.

WeeklyCenterHome 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.

8 child care centers in Duquesne

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Banks Learning Center Fivelicensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy

    111 Hamilton Ave, 15110 · (412) 466-1460

    License CER-00244324
  • Duquesne City School District ClubhouseAccepts subsidy

    300 Kennedy Ave, 15110 · (412) 782-5710

    License CER-00257182
  • Elite Childcare & Learning Centerlicensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy

    16 S 1st St, 15110 · (412) 469-2273

    License CER-00253838
  • Happy Trails 2 Ulicensed for 35 · Accepts subsidy

    1009 Edith St, 15110 · (412) 609-3750

    License CER-00251614
  • Kids 2 Kids Childcare and Learning Center LLClicensed for 40

    307 Kennedy Ave, 15110 · (412) 226-6455

    License CER-00257737
  • Love and Care Educational Child Care Center 2licensed for 69 · Accepts subsidy

    100 Grant Ave, 15110 · (412) 469-2941

    License CER-00255281
  • Precious Angels Daycare and Early Learning Centerlicensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy

    706 Mehaffey St, 15110 · (724) 732-2582

    License CER-00257138
  • The 3d Learning Center LLClicensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy

    12 Norman St, 15110 · (412) 360-7177

    License CER-00258213

2 group child care homes in Duquesne

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Katie Careslicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Duquesne · (412) 206-1488

    License CER-00259375
  • Rea Mosleys Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Duquesne · (412) 973-2461

    License CER-00252015

How can I get help paying for daycare in Duquesne?

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 9 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.

OpenNo waiting list reported (February 2025)

Copays are capped at 7% of income (May 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Duquesne: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Duquesne, 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 Duquesne?

Pennsylvania's list shows 10 licensed programs in Duquesne as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 332 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Duquesne?

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 9 of the Duquesne programs accept the subsidy. Duquesne 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. 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. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Child Care Works (CCW) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Pennsylvania: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-18) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Pennsylvania Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Pennsylvania

Having a baby in Pennsylvania Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 220% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave No Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Pennsylvania

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