Daycare in Hanover, PA
14 licensed programs in Hanover (York County): 12 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,083 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 York County
$201/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,452 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $201 | $138 |
| Toddler | $193 | $140 |
| Preschool | $179 | $140 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
12 child care centers in Hanover
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Above and Beyond Christian Child Care Centerlicensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy
701 Black Rock Rd, 17331 · (717) 634-3222
License CER-00248555 - Clearview Elementary School Age ProgramAccepts subsidy
801 Randolph St, 17331 · (717) 632-8211
License CER-00253510 - Early Bloomers Learning Center LLClicensed for 138 · Accepts subsidy
3340 Grandview Rd, 17331 · (717) 965-7705
License CER-00252021 - Emory H Markle Middle SchoolAccepts subsidy
225 Bowman Rd, 17331 · (717) 797-5891
License CER-00253084 - Hanover Area YMCA Academy of Early Learninglicensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
500 George St, 17331 · (717) 632-8211
License CER-00244457 - Kce Champions LLC St Teresa of Calcutta SchoolAccepts subsidy
55 Basilica Dr, 17331 · (215) 579-0690
License CER-00250625 - Nation of Faith Daycare LLClicensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
300 Frederick St Ste 9, 17331 · (717) 698-1679
License CER-00246467 - New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center LLClicensed for 102 · Accepts subsidy
500 Boundary Ave, 17331 · (717) 698-1051
License CER-00256898 - South Hanover Area YMCAlicensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
650 Fairview Dr, 17331 · (717) 632-0294
License CER-00255495 - Wee Care Best Inclicensed for 114 · Accepts subsidy
71 Fairview Dr, 17331 · (717) 633-5069
License CER-00247112 - Wee Care Best Inclicensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
1169 Eichelberger St, 17331 · (717) 634-5006
License CER-00247093 - YWCA of Hanover Day Carelicensed for 192 · Accepts subsidy
23 W Chestnut St, 17331 · (717) 637-2125
License CER-00250814
1 group child care home in Hanover
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Faith and Fun Child Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Hanover · (267) 402-6197
License CER-00254168
1 family child care home in Hanover
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Christina a Horney Family Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Hanover · (717) 965-3300
License CER-00257402
How can I get help paying for daycare in Hanover?
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 14 of the 14 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 Hanover: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Hanover, PA?
In York County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $201 a week ($10,452 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $179 a week. A family child care home charged a median $138 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 Hanover?
Pennsylvania's list shows 14 licensed programs in Hanover as of October 2026: 12 child care centers, 1 group child care home and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,083 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Hanover?
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 14 of the Hanover 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.