Daycare in Kennett Square, PA
11 licensed programs in Kennett Square (Chester County): 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 890 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.
11 child care centers in Kennett Square
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Building Blocks Learning and Development Ctrlicensed for 160 · Accepts subsidy
580 Rosedale Rd, 19348 · (610) 444-0820
License CER-00256604 - Chester County Family Development Centerlicensed for 82 · Accepts subsidy
421 McFarlan Rd Ste E, 19348 · (610) 925-5600
License CER-00251778 - Ducklings Elc Longwoodlicensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
700 Old Forge Ln, 19348 · (610) 388-1520
License CER-00247494 - Early Learning Center at Kendal Crosslands Communilicensed for 27 · Accepts subsidy
1660 E Street Rd, 19348 · (610) 388-5516
License CER-00249386 - J a M Christian Day Carelicensed for 42 · Accepts subsidy
415 W State St, 19348 · (610) 444-1795
License CER-00254610 - Kennett YMCAlicensed for 189 · Accepts subsidy
101 Race St, 19348 · (610) 444-9622
License CER-00255203 - Kennett YMCA at Bancroft ElementaryAccepts subsidy
181 Bancroft Rd, 19348 · (610) 444-9622
License CER-00256078 - Kennett YMCA at Greenwood ElementaryAccepts subsidy
420 Greenwood Rd, 19348 · (610) 444-9622
License CER-00249785 - Power of Two Montessori LLClicensed for 26
210 S Mill Rd Suite 101, 19348 · (919) 744-8020
License CER-00246277 - The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennettlicensed for 144 · Accepts subsidy
511 School House Rd, 19348 · (484) 732-8890
License CER-00256387 - Willowdale Childrens Academylicensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
400 Riverbirch Cir, 19348 · (484) 732-7117
License CER-00257570
How can I get help paying for daycare in Kennett Square?
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 10 of the 11 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 Kennett Square: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square?
Pennsylvania's list shows 11 licensed programs in Kennett Square as of October 2026: 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 890 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Kennett Square?
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 10 of the Kennett Square 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.