Daycare in Erie, PA
100 licensed programs in Erie (Erie County): 60 child care centers, 24 family child care homes and 16 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 6,801 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 Erie County
$200/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,400 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $200 | $155 |
| Toddler | $185 | $150 |
| Preschool | $165 | $140 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
60 child care centers in Erie
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
ZIP 16501 · 8
- ABC 24 Hr Child Care Above and Beyond 24 Hr Chlicensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
1325 State St, 16501 · (814) 636-5178
License CER-00242333 - Covenant Pre Schoollicensed for 106
250 W 7th St, 16501 · (814) 456-4243
License CER-00257299 - Downtown Child Development Centerlicensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy
121 E 10th St, 16501 · (814) 480-0645
License CER-00248243 - Downtown YMCAlicensed for 270 · Accepts subsidy
31 W 10th St, 16501 · (814) 452-3261
License CER-00255053 - Early Connections/City Centerlicensed for 125 · Accepts subsidy
704 State St, 16501 · (814) 456-4576
License CER-00256731 - Handled With Care Childcare Facility LLClicensed for 231 · Accepts subsidy
925 State St, 16501 · (814) 453-7777
License CER-00254879 - Kindercare Learning Center 1279licensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy
625 Holland St, 16501 · (814) 453-5260
License CER-00244002 - St Martin Early Learning Centerlicensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
1727 State St, 16501 · (814) 454-1675
License CER-00243667
ZIP 16502 · 6
- ABC Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center LLClicensed for 79 · Accepts subsidy
1405 W 21st St, 16502 · (814) 520-5000
License CER-00259423 - NEW HORIZONS Early Learning CENTERlicensed for 29 · Accepts subsidy
930 Liberty St, 16502 · (814) 431-0750
License CER-00246005 - Roosevelt Child Development Centerlicensed for 225 · Accepts subsidy
2300 Cranberry St, 16502 · (814) 413-0720
License CER-00244513 - St Vincent Child Care Centerlicensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
123 W 25th St, 16502 · (814) 452-5803
License CER-00246638 - The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Ctr LLClicensed for 48 · Accepts subsidy
2502 Peach St, 16502 · (814) 315-0401
License CER-00245731 - Thurston Childcarelicensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy
506 W 18th St, 16502 · (814) 315-0898
License CER-00247890
ZIP 16503 · 6
- Gilson Child Development Centerlicensed for 211 · Accepts subsidy
903 Payne Ave, 16503 · (814) 413-0177
License CER-00244130 - Jumpstart Early Learning Center LLClicensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
1720 Holland St, 16503 · (814) 453-5744
License CER-00257605 - Multicultural Community Resource Centerlicensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy
554 E 10th St, 16503 · (814) 455-0212
License CER-00249413 - Neverland Daycare LLClicensed for 29 · Accepts subsidy
1119 Buffalo Rd # 21, 16503 · (814) 602-3280
License CER-00244579 - Saint Benedict Centerlicensed for 165 · Accepts subsidy
345 E 9th St, 16503 · (814) 454-4514
License CER-00249069 - World of Care Inclicensed for 45 · Accepts subsidy
1202 Buffalo Rd, 16503 · (814) 452-2407
License CER-00255609
ZIP 16504 · 3
- ABC Early Learning Centerlicensed for 90 · Accepts subsidy
2703 Ash St, 16504 · (833) 222-3743
License CER-00252858 - International Institute of Erielicensed for 59 · Accepts subsidy
517 E 26th St, 16504 · (814) 580-6096
License CER-00243668 - St Lukes Crusaders Child Development Centerslicensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
425 E 38th St, 16504 · (814) 480-0210
License CER-00251695
ZIP 16505 · 5
- Creative Learning Childcare Centerlicensed for 193 · Accepts subsidy
2312 W 15th St, 16505 · (814) 454-5437
License CER-00255565 - Kindercare Learning Center 1278licensed for 121 · Accepts subsidy
4575 W Lake Rd, 16505 · (814) 838-4685
License CER-00245013 - Playway Loving Child Care Centerlicensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
2741 W 8th St, 16505 · (814) 520-5143
License CER-00255426 - St Jude Raiders Child Development Centerlicensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
606 Lowell Ave, 16505 · (814) 480-9532
License CER-00259689 - The Tracy Tigers School-Age ProgramAccepts subsidy
2624 W 6th St, 16505 · (814) 835-5800
License CER-00249367
ZIP 16506 · 5
- Asbury Child Development Centerlicensed for 353 · Accepts subsidy
3814 Asbury Rd, 16506 · (814) 413-0190
License CER-00249983 - Realife Early Learning Centerlicensed for 213 · Accepts subsidy
3902 W 38th St, 16506 · (814) 835-5178
License CER-00259273 - South Hills Child Development Center Inclicensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
3808 Caughey Rd, 16506 · (814) 838-7114
License CER-00245069 - St Pauls Child Development Centerlicensed for 106 · Accepts subsidy
3108 Sterrettania Rd, 16506 · (814) 833-1761
License CER-00245063 - The Grandview Bees School-Age ProgramAccepts subsidy
4301 Lancaster Rd, 16506 · (814) 836-6300
License CER-00248253
ZIP 16507 · 3
- Dr Gertrude A Barber Center-Child Carelicensed for 25 · Accepts subsidy
100 Barber Pl, 16507 · (814) 453-7661
License CER-00254984 - Handled With Care Academylicensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
903 E 5th St, 16507 · (814) 453-7777
License CER-00257288 - Martin Luther King Child Care Centerlicensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
312 Chestnut St, 16507 · (814) 459-2761
License CER-00245112
ZIP 16508 · 5
- Early Learning Centerlicensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
3507 Poplar St, 16508 · (814) 464-2980
License CER-00251599 - Jumpstart Early Learning Ctr School Based Prg LLCAccepts subsidy
1540 W 38th St Grover Cleveland School, 16508 · (814) 920-3544
License CER-00256147 - Miss Roses Learning Center LLClicensed for 21 · Accepts subsidy
3305 Pittsburgh Ave, 16508 · (814) 920-4120
License CER-00245439 - YMCA of Greater Erie/Glenwood YMCA Day Care Ctrlicensed for 212 · Accepts subsidy
3727 Cherry St, 16508 · (814) 868-0867
License CER-00246532 - Young Environment Learning Centerlicensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
1120 W 26th St, 16508 · (814) 455-1741
License CER-00258439
ZIP 16509 · 12
- Eps Pennbriar Child Care LLClicensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy
100 Pennbriar Dr, 16509 · (814) 825-8686
License CER-00256126 - Erie First Early Education Centerlicensed for 72 · Accepts subsidy
8150 Oliver Rd, 16509 · (814) 866-6979
License CER-00258157 - I Love It Daycare Learning Center LLClicensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
4603 Peach St, 16509 · (814) 920-5023
License CER-00252344 - Little Acorns Learning Centerlicensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
2104 Zimmerly Rd, 16509 · (814) 315-1313
License CER-00243629 - Montessori in the Woodslicensed for 175 · Accepts subsidy
1390 Townhall Rd W, 16509 · (814) 866-3760
License CER-00259894 - Robison Elementary YMCAlicensed for 71
1651 Robison Rd W, 16509 · (814) 882-1010
License CER-00260082 - Saint George Lancers Child Development Centerlicensed for 324 · Accepts subsidy
5145 Peach St, 16509 · (814) 480-0210
License CER-00257032 - St Boniface Parishlicensed for 264
9367 Wattsburg Rd, 16509 · (814) 825-4439
License CER-00248306 - Summit Um Church-YMCA Programlicensed for 17 · Accepts subsidy
1510 Townhall Rd W, 16509 · (814) 864-3275
License CER-00255407 - The Belle Valley Trojan Bears School-Age Programlicensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
5300 Henderson Rd, 16509 · (814) 315-2236
License CER-00248022 - The Chestnut Hill Bears School-Age ProgramAccepts subsidy
1001 W 54th St, 16509 · (814) 835-5550
License CER-00248010 - YMCA of Erie/Wattsburg Elementarylicensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
10780 Wattsburg Rd, 16509 · (814) 824-4150
License CER-00258223
ZIP 16510 · 6
- Bright Horizons at Erielicensed for 129 · Accepts subsidy
5450 Merwin Ln, 16510 · (582) 239-2047
License CER-00247952 - Early Connections/Harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctrlicensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
1841 E 18th St, 16510 · (814) 899-3310
License CER-00248276 - Eastside YMCA Day Care Centerlicensed for 250 · Accepts subsidy
2101 Nagle Rd, 16510 · (814) 899-9622
License CER-00252168 - Milestones Early Learning Centerlicensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
5163 Buffalo Rd, 16510 · (814) 899-6352
License CER-00250531 - St James Panthers Child Development Centerlicensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
2602 Buffalo Rd, 16510 · (814) 480-0210
License CER-00249463 - The Learning Ladder Early Child Care Center LLClicensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy
3515 McClelland Ave, 16510 · (814) 616-0049
License CER-00253776
ZIP 16511 · 1
- nurturing nest care centerlicensed for 41 · Accepts subsidy
5109 Iroquois Ave, 16511 · (814) 520-5658
License CER-00254695
16 group child care homes in Erie
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Barbs Family Learning Group Daycare LLClicensed for 8 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 413-2986
License CER-00249542 - Blessed Hope Group Day Care Home-1licensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 864-6744
License CER-00244265 - Cuddle Time Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 459-0170
License CER-00249072 - Eagles Nest Group Daycarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 616-8887
License CER-00259736 - Easter Group Daycarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 504-8035
License CER-00254076 - Galaxy Beyond Walls Childcarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 207-4103
License CER-00251137 - Heavenly Hands Early Learning Childcare Academylicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 520-3493
License CER-00255041 - Kingdom Kids Child Care Inclicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 452-3129
License CER-00252518 - Little Haven on the Hill LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 636-7320
License CER-00257131 - Loving Blessings Daycare LLClicensed for 11 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 969-8399
License CER-00257416 - My Terra Village LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 825-1396
License CER-00252113 - Our Little Stars Preschoollicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 572-9162
License CER-00260014 - Place Like Home Childcarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 812-6020
License CER-00244573 - Sanders Family Daycarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 455-5703
License CER-00259703 - Small But Mighty LLClicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 806-4789
License CER-00253423 - Yoania Medinalicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 384-4892
License CER-00252853
24 family child care homes in Erie
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Alicia Thompsonlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 572-2761
License CER-00258442 - Annies Bubble Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 403-7202
License CER-00244072 - Begsabel Wright Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 520-1341
License CER-00248885 - Deanna L Anderson Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 453-3640
License CER-00251466 - Dilcy V Sansom Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 454-4669
License CER-00246159 - Goodwine Family Day Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 873-7601
License CER-00252634 - Harkins family daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 737-9780
License CER-00248970 - Javonne Beasonlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 520-5257
License CER-00258158 - Jordans Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (412) 657-8763
License CER-00243652 - Kids Kornerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 504-7885
License CER-00249101 - Lashone Sanders Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 323-2728
License CER-00254841 - Latausha Bonnerlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 806-0101
License CER-00257401 - Laurie Bishop Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 572-8041
License CER-00251512 - Ma Adriana Mancilla Kolbas Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 824-5506
License CER-00248153 - Mecisha Lucas Family Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 449-8465
License CER-00257614 - Milsap Family Day Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 566-2940
License CER-00250788 - Olsen Family Daycarelicensed for 6
Erie · (814) 868-0612
License CER-00249574 - Pamela R Chrispen Family Day Care Homelicensed for 6
Erie · (814) 825-5548
License CER-00247268 - Ranges Helping Handslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 460-7665
License CER-00253408 - Sheldons 1914 Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 572-2570
License CER-00243958 - Susan Gianoni Family Child Carlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 440-9496
License CER-00246243 - Teeny Tots Early Learning Child Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 504-5521
License CER-00258184 - Tracy Heutsche Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 392-4608
License CER-00260063 - Vazquez Home Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Erie · (814) 881-5967
License CER-00250858
How can I get help paying for daycare in Erie?
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 95 of the 100 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 Erie: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Erie, PA?
In Erie County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $200 a week ($10,400 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $165 a week. A family child care home charged a median $155 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 Erie?
Pennsylvania's list shows 100 licensed programs in Erie as of October 2026: 60 child care centers, 24 family child care homes and 16 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 6,801 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Erie?
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 95 of the Erie programs accept the subsidy. Erie also has 6 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.