Daycare in Harrisburg, PA
109 licensed programs in Harrisburg (Dauphin County): 82 child care centers, 17 family child care homes and 10 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 8,195 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 Dauphin County
$228/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,856 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $228 | $165 |
| Toddler | $198 | $150 |
| Preschool | $165 | $135 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
82 child care centers in Harrisburg
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
ZIP 17101 · 1
- Best Friends Day Care Strawberry Squarelicensed for 126 · Accepts subsidy
303 Walnut St Suite 111, 17101 · (717) 909-7900
License CER-00243357
ZIP 17102 · 4
- Best Friends Day Care Center LLCAccepts subsidy
1500 N 3rd St, 17102 · (717) 909-7900
License CER-00251049 - Catherine Hershey Sch for Early Learning Hbg LLClicensed for 267
1901 N 6th St, 17102 · (717) 233-1376
License CER-00255323 - New Legends Childcare Inclicensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
424 Forster St, 17102 · (717) 282-8445
License CER-00251052 - Todaycare Childrens Center LLClicensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
1200 N 7th St 2nd Floor, 17102 · (717) 720-3701
License CER-00244827
ZIP 17103 · 11
- Bright Futures Learning Centers Inclicensed for 613
1745 N Cameron St, 17103 · (717) 695-9773
License CER-00233397 - Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Centerlicensed for 144 · Accepts subsidy
2206 Walnut St, 17103 · (717) 234-3309
License CER-00247309 - Joshua Grouplicensed for 28
1459 Market St, 17103 · (717) 236-4464
License CER-00248460 - Premier Learning Center-CEBlicensed for 182 · Accepts subsidy
500 N 17th St, 17103 · (717) 236-0683
License CER-00250810 - Retikis Open Arms Childcare 2licensed for 38 · Accepts subsidy
3050 Canby St Ste B, 17103 · (717) 525-8755
License CER-00245733 - St Margaret Mary School
2826 Herr St, 17103 · (717) 232-3771
License CER-00250155 - Studio Kids Early Learning Center LLClicensed for 192 · Accepts subsidy
1223 N Cameron St, 17103 · (717) 547-6001
License CER-00252949 - Sunny Days Child Development Centerlicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
2617 Herr St, 17103 · (717) 554-0524
License CER-00245724 - Sunny Days Child Development Centerlicensed for 64 · Accepts subsidy
110 N 26th St, 17103 · (717) 554-0524
License CER-00247642 - Tiny Fingers Tiny Toes Early Childcare Academylicensed for 122 · Accepts subsidy
2023 Market St, 17103 · (717) 525-8034
License CER-00247292 - YWCA Child Development Centerlicensed for 162 · Accepts subsidy
1101 Market St, 17103 · (717) 234-7931
License CER-00254825
ZIP 17104 · 1
- The Salvation Armylicensed for 240 · Accepts subsidy
506 S 29th St, 17104 · (717) 233-6755
License CER-00252977
ZIP 17109 · 15
- A Community of Blessings LLClicensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy
3846 Union Deposit Rd, 17109 · (717) 288-9244
License CER-00259667 - Bedrock Academylicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
4900 Constitution Ave, 17109 · (717) 652-3133
License CER-00244059 - Calvary Kids Childcare Centerlicensed for 190 · Accepts subsidy
4700 Locust Ln, 17109 · (717) 545-7886
License CER-00250944 - Crosspoint Christian Child Carelicensed for 211 · Accepts subsidy
430 Colonial Rd, 17109 · (717) 545-7406
License CER-00248683 - Goldfinger Child Care and Learning Centers LLClicensed for 26 · Accepts subsidy
4240 Elmerton Ave, 17109 · (717) 809-8030
License CER-00255497 - Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Centerlicensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy
4820 Londonderry Rd, 17109 · (717) 657-8684
License CER-00257842 - Kidz Kingdom Early Learninglicensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy
2328 Locust Ln, 17109 · (717) 216-5994
License CER-00244798 - Kindercare Learn Cnt 073043licensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
4075 Londonderry Rd, 17109 · (717) 657-2495
License CER-00245578 - Mikaylas Place Child Development Centerlicensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
212 N Progress Ave, 17109 · (717) 541-0914
License CER-00255667 - Scholars Academy of Harrisburglicensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
4601 Devonshire Rd Suite 103, 17109 · (717) 412-4931
License CER-00260428 - Scholars Academy of Harrisburglicensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
4600 Fritchey St, 17109 · (717) 541-5437
License CER-00256842 - Solid Rock Academy LLClicensed for 61 · Accepts subsidy
2400 Locust Ln, 17109 · (717) 603-1564
License CER-00255290 - U-Gro Learning Centreslicensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
3501 Canby St, 17109 · (717) 564-9100
License CER-00248568 - YMCA Sacc North SideAccepts subsidy
4520 Devonshire Rd, 17109 · (717) 329-7491
License CER-00252712 - YMCA SACC Sara LindemuthAccepts subsidy
1201 N Progress Ave, 17109 · (717) 935-9622
License CER-00252550
ZIP 17110 · 20
- A Plus Early Learning Center Inclicensed for 26 · Accepts subsidy
2200a Logan St, 17110 · (717) 963-7348
License CER-00250043 - Avas Gardenlicensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy
2963a N 7th St, 17110 · (717) 214-4373
License CER-00241725 - Best Friends Day Care LLClicensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy
2150 Linglestown Rd, 17110 · (717) 671-8500
License CER-00258621 - Bright Horizons at Pseculicensed for 114 · Accepts subsidy
1500 Elmerton Ave, 17110 · (717) 777-2309
License CER-00259328 - Color Our World Early Learning Center LLClicensed for 71 · Accepts subsidy
2950 N 7th St, 17110 · (717) 230-8399
License CER-00254364 - Justice Learning Center LLClicensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
3211 N Front St Suite 100, 17110 · (717) 918-9173
License CER-00258423 - Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg PAlicensed for 159 · Accepts subsidy
3901 N Progress Ave, 17110 · (717) 640-5520
License CER-00260400 - Kids Learn and Grow II LLClicensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
4386 Sturbridge Dr Ste 2, 17110 · (717) 287-4188
License CER-00247373 - Kindercare Learning Center 301283licensed for 146 · Accepts subsidy
3701 Vartan Way, 17110 · (717) 652-3421
License CER-00245810 - Kindness Countslicensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy
3235 N 4th St, 17110 · (717) 364-8033
License CER-00255627 - Laing Youth Clublicensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy
2330 Vartan Way, 17110 · (717) 526-0411
License CER-00251415 - Little Learners CDC Academy LLClicensed for 203 · Accepts subsidy
2323 Linglestown Rd Unit 301, 17110 · (717) 671-4825
License CER-00250958 - Londonderry Schoollicensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy
1800 Bamberger Rd, 17110 · (717) 540-0543
License CER-00254565 - New Beginnings Early Child Dev and Lrng Ctr LLClicensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
2336 N 3rd St Rear, 17110 · (717) 238-1800
License CER-00252917 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy
4397 Sturbridge Dr, 17110 · (717) 526-0404
License CER-00244329 - U-Gro Learning Centreslicensed for 106 · Accepts subsidy
1 Hacc Dr, 17110 · (223) 488-5920
License CER-00253375 - Watch Us Bloom Early Learning Centerlicensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
3549 N 6th St, 17110 · (717) 703-6758
License CER-00252778 - YMCA Child Development Center Camp Curtinlicensed for 116 · Accepts subsidy
2135 N 6th St, 17110 · (717) 238-9622
License CER-00256857 - YMCA SACC Thomas HoltzmanAccepts subsidy
1910 Linglestown Rd, 17110 · (717) 329-7491
License CER-00247807 - Zoey and Friendslicensed for 137 · Accepts subsidy
501 Seneca St, 17110 · (717) 695-7090
License CER-00256024
ZIP 17111 · 9
- All About Kids Early Learning Centerlicensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy
5750 Derry St, 17111 · (717) 558-8001
License CER-00247383 - Bright Minds Early Learning Centerlicensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
3609 Derry St, 17111 · (717) 329-8016
License CER-00257399 - Bright Minds Early Learning Center LLClicensed for 109 · Accepts subsidy
2910 Brisban St, 17111 · (717) 561-0524
License CER-00229741 - Gods Precious Ones Daycare Inclicensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
6720 Derry St, 17111 · (717) 558-5931
License CER-00251868 - Inspire Early Educationlicensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
5120 Lancaster St, 17111 · (717) 920-2221
License CER-00251059 - Little Legends Child Care LLClicensed for 22 · Accepts subsidy
4801 Chambers Hill Rd, 17111 · (717) 690-3030
License CER-00249977 - St Catherine Laboure School
4020 Derry St, 17111 · (717) 564-1760
License CER-00251147 - U-Gro Learning Centreslicensed for 177 · Accepts subsidy
3880 Tecport Dr, 17111 · (717) 561-1234
License CER-00258642 - YMCA SACC South SideAccepts subsidy
4525 Union Deposit Rd, 17111 · (717) 935-9622
License CER-00251662
ZIP 17112 · 16
- Alphabet Express Early Learninglicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
2205 Forest Hills Dr, 17112 · (717) 671-8020
License CER-00246466 - Amazing Kidz Care Inclicensed for 128 · Accepts subsidy
6003 Jonestown Rd, 17112 · (717) 657-2620
License CER-00250899 - Bright Beginnings Child Dev Centerlicensed for 92 · Accepts subsidy
98 S Clover Ln, 17112 · (717) 671-8810
License CER-00252490 - East Shore Montessori Schoollicensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
6130 Jonestown Rd Suite 1, 17112 · (717) 545-7748
License CER-00259519 - Follow Me Child Care Centerlicensed for 397 · Accepts subsidy
6003 Jonestown Rd, 17112 · (717) 540-0707
License CER-00249976 - Genius Kids Harrisburglicensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
1450 Parkway W, 17112 · (717) 971-0874
License CER-00251160 - Grow With Me Child Development Centerlicensed for 33 · Accepts subsidy
530 N Lockwillow Ave, 17112 · (717) 224-9459
License CER-00248493 - Hmc Academylicensed for 58 · Accepts subsidy
4620 Linglestown Rd, 17112 · (717) 888-9081
License CER-00253470 - Inspire Early Educationlicensed for 84 · Accepts subsidy
88 S Hershey Rd, 17112 · (717) 540-0505
License CER-00254438 - Inspire Early Educationlicensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
391 Schaffner Dr, 17112 · (717) 583-0300
License CER-00247773 - Linglestown Early Learning Centerlicensed for 118 · Accepts subsidy
6085 Linglestown Rd, 17112 · (717) 425-1183
License CER-00244272 - Nature and Nurture Discovery Schoollicensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy
2320 Colonial Rd, 17112 · (717) 503-4959
License CER-00246657 - YMCA Sacc Friendship Ylicensed for 141 · Accepts subsidy
5000 Commons Dr, 17112 · (717) 935-9622
License CER-00251635 - YMCA SACC Mountain ViewAccepts subsidy
400 Gibbel Rd, 17112 · (717) 935-9622
License CER-00251908 - YMCA SACC PaxtoniaAccepts subsidy
6135 Jonestown Rd, 17112 · (717) 329-7491
License CER-00252828 - YMCA Sacc West HanoverAccepts subsidy
7740 Manor Dr, 17112 · (717) 329-7491
License CER-00251612
ZIP 17113 · 4
- Jordans Place Daycare LLClicensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
1010 Orchard Dr, 17113 · (717) 608-8451
License CER-00246484 - Kce Champions LLC Steelton Highspire Elem SchoolAccepts subsidy
250 Reynders St Suite 201, 17113 · (717) 364-6547
License CER-00250498 - Tiny Fingers Tiny Toes Early Childcare Centerlicensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy
600 Highland St, 17113 · (717) 939-1058
License CER-00256600 - Twa Youth LLClicensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
100 Livingston St, 17113 · (717) 939-5113
License CER-00258717
ZIP 17120 · 1
- Keystone Early Learning Centerlicensed for 142 · Accepts subsidy
400 North St Room 125 Keystone Building, 17120 · (717) 783-3842
License CER-00259099
10 group child care homes in Harrisburg
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- A & J Child Development Group Daycare LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 230-8965
License CER-00254275 - Crisscross Applesauce Early Learning Ctr LLClicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 265-6805
License CER-00244745 - Gummy Bears Childcare LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 510-6610
License CER-00259925 - Julia Hall Carskadon Home Day Care LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 545-3654
License CER-00257314 - Learning Moore Through Nature & Playlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 925-6857
License CER-00258474 - Loving Handz Family Daycare Center LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 303-5841
License CER-00249968 - Patricia Walker Family Childcare LLClicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 695-3164
License CER-00250377 - Retikis Open Arms Childcarelicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 232-3285
License CER-00251597 - Ruth Brownlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 704-7971
License CER-00255752 - Sandra M Sawyers Group Day Care Homelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 903-6289
License CER-00257134
17 family child care homes in Harrisburg
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- A Genuine Love & Carelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 234-5044
License CER-00257743 - Active Minds Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 729-9007
License CER-00240500 - Barbara M Reichweinlicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 657-8915
License CER-00248857 - Beverly a Woodlicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 982-2177
License CER-00247386 - Caterpillar Connectionslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 307-1564
License CER-00242961 - Dawana Gaylicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 315-5328
License CER-00256879 - Grannys Keeping Us Together LLClicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 315-1948
License CER-00246820 - Irene Grablicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 645-1702
License CER-00244454 - Jenns Busy Bees Home Daycarelicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 602-5661
License CER-00254078 - Linglestown Village Kidslicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 686-8924
License CER-00246915 - Little Early Learners Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 343-2627
License CER-00243998 - Little Moovers Day Carelicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 825-0235
License CER-00249348 - Lockwillows Family Child Carelicensed for 6
Harrisburg · (717) 574-7547
License CER-00257676 - Nuryantika Ismaillicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 810-9698
License CER-00259276 - Planting Seeds Family Childcarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 979-9716
License CER-00250009 - Shellys Home Learning Center LLClicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 315-2649
License CER-00251894 - Tamika M Thomaslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Harrisburg · (717) 418-7227
License CER-00258848
How can I get help paying for daycare in Harrisburg?
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 97 of the 109 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 Harrisburg: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Harrisburg, PA?
In Dauphin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $228 a week ($11,856 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $165 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 Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania's list shows 109 licensed programs in Harrisburg as of October 2026: 82 child care centers, 17 family child care homes and 10 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 8,195 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Harrisburg?
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 97 of the Harrisburg programs accept the subsidy. Harrisburg 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.