Daycare in East Stroudsburg, PA
22 licensed programs in East Stroudsburg (Monroe County): 21 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,105 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 Monroe County
$180/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,360 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $180 | $175 |
| Toddler | $160 | $153 |
| Preschool | $150 | $133 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
21 child care centers in East Stroudsburg
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Alphabet Express Child Day Care Center Inclicensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy
425 N Courtland St, 18301 · (570) 421-3303
License CER-00249169 - Busy Bees Preschool & Daycare LLClicensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
900 Business Dr Suite 114, 18302 · (570) 664-6942
License CER-00255721 - Daniels Dynasty Child Care Center Inclicensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
5803 Milford Rd Suite 101, 18302 · (570) 664-8518
License CER-00256945 - Ivelisse Children Learning and Daycarelicensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
213 Skyline Dr Ste 204, 18301 · (570) 664-6060
License CER-00247584 - Learning Thru the Artslicensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy
3225 N 5th St, 18301 · (570) 476-3090
License CER-00246365 - Little People LLClicensed for 48 · Accepts subsidy
37 MILL CREEK RD Suite 201, 18301 · (570) 664-0199
License CER-00246926 - Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Church Preschoollicensed for 36
5205 Milford Rd, 18302 · (570) 223-7510
License CER-00250546 - Pocono Family YMCA at East Stroudsburg SouthAccepts subsidy
279 N Courtland St, 18301 · (570) 421-2525
License CER-00259739 - Pocono Family YMCA at Middle Smithfield ElementaryAccepts subsidy
5180 Milford Rd, 18302 · (570) 421-2525
License CER-00254820 - Pocono Family YMCA at ResicaAccepts subsidy
1 Gravel Ridge Rd, 18302 · (570) 421-2525
License CER-00250475 - Pocono Family YMCA at Smithfield ElementaryAccepts subsidy
245 River Rd, 18301 · (570) 421-2525
License CER-00250469 - Pocono Services for Families and Childrenlicensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy
212 W 4th St, 18301 · (570) 517-6600
License CER-00244844 - Pocono YMCA at East Stroudsburg ElementaryAccepts subsidy
93 Independence Rd, 18301 · (570) 421-2525
License CER-00255204 - Pocono YMCA at J M Hill Elementary SchoolAccepts subsidy
151 E Broad St, 18301 · (570) 421-2525
License CER-00255194 - Poconoski Child Carelicensed for 25 · Accepts subsidy
2591 Milford Rd, 18301 · (570) 223-5002
License CER-00256156 - Precious Moments Christian Academy Corporationlicensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
2035 Milford Rd Suite 300, 18301 · (570) 213-0913
License CER-00244340 - Rose Mekeel Child Care Centerlicensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
Center Street East Stroudsburg Universit, 18301 · (570) 422-3514
License CER-00258875 - The Budding Seed Early Development Centerlicensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
4545 Milford Rd Ste 140, 18302 · (570) 534-4414
License CER-00256937 - The Childrens Education and Learning Cenlicensed for 206 · Accepts subsidy
629 Westlake Dr RT 209, 18302 · (570) 223-2217
License CER-00249680 - The Road To Excellence Childcare Learning Ctr Inlicensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy
247 Fox Run Ln Ste 102, 18302 · (570) 223-9500
License CER-00244314 - Totally for Kids Academy Inclicensed for 57 · Accepts subsidy
156 Eagles Glen Plz, 18301 · (570) 730-4311
License CER-00247098
1 family child care home in East Stroudsburg
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Thomas Family Day Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
East Stroudsburg · (570) 421-9831
License CER-00254623
How can I get help paying for daycare in East Stroudsburg?
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 21 of the 22 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 East Stroudsburg: common questions
How much does daycare cost in East Stroudsburg, PA?
In Monroe County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $180 a week ($9,360 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $150 a week. A family child care home charged a median $175 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 East Stroudsburg?
Pennsylvania's list shows 22 licensed programs in East Stroudsburg as of October 2026: 21 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,105 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in East Stroudsburg?
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 21 of the East Stroudsburg programs accept the subsidy. East Stroudsburg 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.