Daycare in Mc Kees Rocks, PA
14 licensed programs in Mc Kees Rocks (Allegheny County): 13 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 788 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 Allegheny County
$218/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,331 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $218 | $165 |
| Toddler | $206 | $150 |
| Preschool | $193 | $150 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
13 child care centers in Mc Kees Rocks
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Brightside Academy/McKees Rockslicensed for 46 · Accepts subsidy
420 Chartiers Ave, 15136 · (412) 331-2247
License CER-00258236 - Cheryls Daycarelicensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
5487 Steubenville Pike, 15136 · (412) 788-4930
License CER-00258406 - Community Preschool and Nursery LLClicensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
608 Chartiers Ave, 15136 · (412) 771-9495
License CER-00254510 - Drewerys Childcare and Early Learning Center LLClicensed for 53 · Accepts subsidy
1763 Pine Hollow Rd, 15136 · (412) 540-2124
License CER-00243925 - Educare Childrens Academylicensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
820 Broadway Ave, 15136 · (412) 458-3993
License CER-00252062 - Hart 2 Heart Childcare LLClicensed for 54 · Accepts subsidy
295 Broadway Ave, 15136 · (412) 496-8138
License CER-00257302 - Juanita Collins Daycarelicensed for 47 · Accepts subsidy
656 Broadway Ave, 15136 · (412) 458-3952
License CER-00260105 - Kelly and Ninas Daycarelicensed for 107 · Accepts subsidy
800 Russellwood Ave, 15136 · (412) 875-5847
License CER-00257161 - Learning Treehouse LLClicensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
5992 Steubenville Pike, 15136 · (412) 699-4755
License CER-00247998 - Puzzle Palace Academy LLClicensed for 63
701 Chartiers Ave, 15136 · (412) 875-5062
License CER-00259241 - Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Boys & Girls ClubhouseAccepts subsidy
298 Ewing Rd, 15136 · (412) 782-5710
License CER-00254263 - Union Christian Academylicensed for 121 · Accepts subsidy
6165 Steubenville Pike, 15136 · (412) 787-7553
License CER-00251144 - YMCA of Greater Pgh/Montour ElementaryAccepts subsidy
221 Clever Rd, 15136 · (412) 573-4166
License CER-00254619
1 group child care home in Mc Kees Rocks
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Focus on Renewallicensed for 12
Mc Kees Rocks · (412) 331-1685
License CER-00260103
How can I get help paying for daycare in Mc Kees Rocks?
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 12 of the 14 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 Mc Kees Rocks: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Mc Kees Rocks, PA?
In Allegheny County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $218 a week ($11,331 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $193 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 Mc Kees Rocks?
Pennsylvania's list shows 14 licensed programs in Mc Kees Rocks as of October 2026: 13 child care centers and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 788 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Mc Kees Rocks?
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 12 of the Mc Kees Rocks programs accept the subsidy. Mc Kees Rocks 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.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.