Daycare in Johnstown, PA
24 licensed programs in Johnstown (Cambria County): 19 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,625 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 Cambria County
$131/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,822 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $131 | $125 |
| Toddler | $125 | $125 |
| Preschool | $125 | $130 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
19 child care centers in Johnstown
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Building Blocks Learning Centerlicensed for 21 · Accepts subsidy
222 Central Ave, 15902 · (814) 792-3625
License CER-00250739 - Burketts Watch Me Grow Early Lrng Ctr Richland LLClicensed for 42 · Accepts subsidy
136 Jaycee Dr Suite 50, 15904 · (814) 285-2983
License CER-00248542 - Conemaugh Valley Child Carelicensed for 172 · Accepts subsidy
1340 William Penn Ave 1342, 15906 · (814) 539-0405
License CER-00254504 - Discovery Kids Daycare Centerlicensed for 83 · Accepts subsidy
46 Valley Pike, 15905 · (814) 254-4116
License CER-00257067 - Flood City Youth Fitness Academylicensed for 131 · Accepts subsidy
200 Lincoln St, 15901 · (814) 539-0164
License CER-00258055 - Growing Years Early Learning Center at Johnstownlicensed for 88 · Accepts subsidy
865 Susquehanna St, 15905 · (814) 248-3800
License CER-00247201 - Johnstown Kid StopAccepts subsidy
827 Diamond Blvd, 15905 · (814) 255-8799
License CER-00248337 - Little Peaches Child Development Centerlicensed for 79 · Accepts subsidy
400 Kring St, 15904 · (814) 269-4225
License CER-00250487 - LL After School Program at BMCA West Campuslicensed for 73 · Accepts subsidy
430 Tioga St, 15905 · (814) 262-0732
License CER-00246223 - Moms Houselicensed for 39 · Accepts subsidy
1325 Franklin St, 15905 · (814) 535-4848
License CER-00249340 - Richland Academylicensed for 97 · Accepts subsidy
420 Galleria Dr, 15904 · (814) 262-9201
License CER-00252440 - Richland Learning Centerlicensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
1000 Scalp Ave, 15904 · (814) 262-0456
License CER-00245442 - Smarty Pants Day Care LLClicensed for 78 · Accepts subsidy
255 Grove Ave, 15902 · (814) 254-4942
License CER-00254936 - Sprangle Family Learning Center LLClicensed for 19 · Accepts subsidy
125 Ohio St, 15902 · (814) 254-4103
License CER-00257064 - Storybook Learning Academylicensed for 15 · Accepts subsidy
210 Fairfield Ave, 15906 · (814) 659-1710
License CER-00250359 - The Learning Lamp Center for Children at Gjctclicensed for 384 · Accepts subsidy
445 Schoolhouse Rd, 15904 · (814) 266-3190
License CER-00248172 - The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PrgAccepts subsidy
338 Theatre Dr, 15904 · (814) 254-6753
License CER-00249105 - The Learning Lamp Westmontlicensed for 122 · Accepts subsidy
700 Indiana St, 15905 · (814) 539-0714
License CER-00251961 - Wonder Years Learning Centerlicensed for 34 · Accepts subsidy
260 Ohio St, 15902 · (814) 535-1330
License CER-00255333
4 group child care homes in Johnstown
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center LLClicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown · (814) 792-8481
License CER-00256660 - Linda Nale Group Day Care Homelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown · (814) 539-1497
License CER-00255326 - Tulliss Little Lamb Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown · (814) 535-1391
License CER-00257629 - Tulliss Little Lamb Latchkeylicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown · (814) 535-1391
License CER-00257097
1 family child care home in Johnstown
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kimberly Thomas Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Johnstown · (814) 536-6565
License CER-00246118
How can I get help paying for daycare in Johnstown?
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 24 of the 24 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 Johnstown: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Johnstown, PA?
In Cambria County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $131 a week ($6,822 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $125 a week. A family child care home charged a median $125 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 Johnstown?
Pennsylvania's list shows 24 licensed programs in Johnstown as of October 2026: 19 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,625 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Johnstown?
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 24 of the Johnstown 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.