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Daycare in Indiana, PA

10 licensed programs in Indiana (Indiana County): 7 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 619 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $204 a week in Indiana County (2020 prices), $145 at a family child care home. Pennsylvania's child care subsidy, Child Care Works, helps pay if a family of three earns up to $54,640. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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 Indiana County

$204/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,595 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$204$145
Toddler$180$140
Preschool$179$135

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.

7 child care centers in Indiana

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Beacon Day Carelicensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy

    1525 Wayne Ave, 15701 · (724) 349-0234

    License CER-00246064
  • Grand Beginningslicensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy

    339 Grandview Ave, 15701 · (724) 463-1819

    License CER-00252632
  • Grand Beginningslicensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy

    98 S Ben Franklin Rd, 15701 · (724) 463-1984

    License CER-00252665
  • Keys Montessori Schoollicensed for 19

    695 School St, 15701 · (724) 349-5680

    License CER-00256788
  • Stay N Play Day Carelicensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy

    25 N 16th St, 15701 · (724) 465-5683

    License CER-00253105
  • University Early Care and Education Ctrlicensed for 152 · Accepts subsidy

    570 S 11th St, 15705 · (724) 349-1821

    License CER-00259675
  • YMCA of Indiana Countylicensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy

    60 N Ben Franklin Rd, 15701 · (724) 463-9622

    License CER-00246071

1 group child care home in Indiana

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Jens Group Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy

    Indiana · (724) 464-9500

    License CER-00246679

2 family child care homes in Indiana

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Cass Family Day Carelicensed for 6

    Indiana · (724) 422-8842

    License CER-00245782
  • Marys Little Lambs Day Carelicensed for 6

    Indiana · (724) 840-8008

    License CER-00245783

How can I get help paying for daycare in Indiana?

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 7 of the 10 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.

OpenNo waiting list reported (February 2025)

Copays are capped at 7% of income (May 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Indiana: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Indiana, PA?

In Indiana County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $204 a week ($10,595 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $179 a week. A family child care home charged a median $145 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 Indiana?

Pennsylvania's list shows 10 licensed programs in Indiana as of October 2026: 7 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 619 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Indiana?

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 7 of the Indiana programs accept the subsidy. Indiana also has 4 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. 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. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Child Care Works (CCW) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Pennsylvania: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-18) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 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. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Pennsylvania Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Pennsylvania

Having a baby in Pennsylvania Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 220% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave No Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Pennsylvania

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