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Daycare in Lititz, PA

15 licensed programs in Lititz (Lancaster County): 15 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,156 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $270 a week in Lancaster County (2020 prices), $150 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 Lancaster County

$270/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,019 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$270$150
Toddler$223$130
Preschool$196$130

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

15 child care centers in Lititz

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Bonfield Reckids Ebkc & AskAccepts subsidy

    101 N Oak St, 17543 · (717) 626-3705

    License CER-00256180
  • Ducks on the Runwaylicensed for 156 · Accepts subsidy

    104 W Airport Rd, 17543 · (717) 617-0123

    License CER-00245598
  • Envisions Enterprises-ReidenbaughAccepts subsidy

    1001 Buckwalter Rd, 17543 · (717) 847-0278

    License CER-00244569
  • John Beck After School KidsAccepts subsidy

    418 E Lexington Rd, 17543 · (717) 626-5096

    License CER-00254475
  • Kissel Hill After School Kids and Early BirdsAccepts subsidy

    215 Landis Valley Rd, 17543 · (717) 626-5096

    License CER-00251806
  • Lititz Christian Early Learning CenterAccepts subsidy

    300 W Orange St, 17543 · (717) 626-5828

    License CER-00254046
  • Lititz Christian Early Learning Centerlicensed for 108 · Accepts subsidy

    29 Green Acre Rd, 17543 · (717) 626-5828

    License CER-00243464
  • Lititz Elem School Ebkc & AskAccepts subsidy

    20 S Cedar St, 17543 · (717) 626-5096

    License CER-00246487
  • Lititz Rec Center Child Carelicensed for 198 · Accepts subsidy

    301 Maple St, 17543 · (717) 626-5096

    License CER-00252726
  • Owl Hill Learning Academylicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy

    506 Owl Hill Rd, 17543 · (717) 626-9052

    License CER-00247119
  • Small Wonders Academylicensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy

    3 Crosswinds Dr, 17543 · (717) 626-9000

    License CER-00255784
  • St Paul Christian Early Learning Centerlicensed for 188 · Accepts subsidy

    200 W Orange St, 17543 · (717) 627-0900

    License CER-00242643
  • U-Gro Learning Centreslicensed for 147 · Accepts subsidy

    1130 Erbs Quarry Rd, 17543 · (717) 560-4300

    License CER-00253371
  • U-Gro Learning Centreslicensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy

    3017 Lititz Pike, 17543 · (717) 581-4291

    License CER-00258110
  • Webstaurantstore Learning Centerlicensed for 109

    188 W Airport Rd, 17543 · (717) 435-9068

    License CER-00251460

How can I get help paying for daycare in Lititz?

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 15 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.

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 Lititz: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Lititz, PA?

In Lancaster County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $270 a week ($14,019 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $196 a week. A family child care home charged a median $150 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 Lititz?

Pennsylvania's list shows 15 licensed programs in Lititz as of October 2026: 15 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 1,156 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Lititz?

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 Lititz 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. 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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