Daycare in Exton, PA
17 licensed programs in Exton (Chester County): 16 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,052 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.
16 child care centers in Exton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Acp Extended Care Inc at Exton ElementaryAccepts subsidy
301 Hendricks Ave, 19341 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00249707 - Bright Horizons at Eagleviewlicensed for 177 · Accepts subsidy
640 Rice Blvd, 19341 · (610) 968-1863
License CER-00250324 - Celebree School of Extonlicensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
100 Campbell Blvd Suite 106, 19341 · (215) 325-1228
License CER-00258614 - Chesterbrook Academylicensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy
141 Arrandale Blvd, 19341 · (610) 524-5554
License CER-00246930 - Ducklings Early Learning Centerlicensed for 148 · Accepts subsidy
101 Arrandale Blvd, 19341 · (610) 484-4433
License CER-00244003 - Kindercare Learning Center 000228licensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
55 S Village Ave, 19341 · (610) 594-9511
License CER-00249191 - LA Petite Academylicensed for 141 · Accepts subsidy
91 Sheree Blvd, 19341 · (610) 594-9224
License CER-00259994 - Lionville Community YMCAlicensed for 77 · Accepts subsidy
100 Devon Dr, 19341 · (610) 643-9622
License CER-00252803 - New Horizons Montessori Academylicensed for 205 · Accepts subsidy
251 S Whitford Rd, 19341 · (610) 363-0290
License CER-00255124 - Primrose School of Extonlicensed for 203
363 W Lincoln Hwy, 19341 · (610) 968-1441
License CER-00252807 - Saints Philip and James School Pre-Schoollicensed for 91
721 E Lincoln Hwy, 19341 · (610) 363-6530
License CER-00248377 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 117 · Accepts subsidy
300 Carlisle Ct, 19341 · (610) 363-6698
License CER-00254392 - The Leaman Academy LLClicensed for 30
305 N Pottstown Pike Ste 100, 19341 · (484) 888-2359
License CER-00259620 - The Learning Experiencelicensed for 147 · Accepts subsidy
476 Creamery Way, 19341 · (610) 363-7001
License CER-00249833 - The Malvern School of Lionvillelicensed for 145 · Accepts subsidy
101 Ruark Dr, 19341 · (610) 524-7600
License CER-00258563 - Warwick Child Carelicensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy
40 S Village Ave, 19341 · (610) 363-7375
License CER-00256125
1 group child care home in Exton
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kathleen Clery Group Homelicensed for 12
Exton · (484) 645-5071
License CER-00255947
How can I get help paying for daycare in Exton?
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 13 of the 17 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 Exton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Exton, 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 Exton?
Pennsylvania's list shows 17 licensed programs in Exton as of October 2026: 16 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,052 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Exton?
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 13 of the Exton 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.