Daycare in McKeesport, PA
14 licensed programs in McKeesport (Allegheny County): 9 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 899 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.
9 child care centers in McKeesport
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Abcs Childcare and Learning Center LLClicensed for 123 · Accepts subsidy
224 5th Ave Ste 216, 15132 · (412) 664-7188
License CER-00254773 - Achievers After-School Academy at YsgaAccepts subsidy
10 Center St, 15132 · (412) 324-2254
License CER-00251504 - Alliance Child Care Centerlicensed for 101 · Accepts subsidy
938 Summit St, 15132 · (412) 678-1169
License CER-00256761 - Brightside Academy Early Care Educationlicensed for 137 · Accepts subsidy
415 Lysle Blvd # 2, 15132 · (412) 672-5510
License CER-00245668 - C & C Childcarelicensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
3915 Maplewood St, 15132 · (412) 401-4379
License CER-00253906 - Dont Worry Childcare Centerlicensed for 128 · Accepts subsidy
530 Locust St, 15132 · (412) 673-1167
License CER-00255478 - McKeesport Child Development Center LLClicensed for 116 · Accepts subsidy
520 5th Ave, 15132 · (412) 673-6100
License CER-00246199 - New Visionary Learning Center 2 LLClicensed for 127 · Accepts subsidy
332 5th Ave, 15132 · (412) 212-3810
License CER-00258233 - YMCA of Greater Pgh/South Allegheny ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1707 Washington Blvd, 15133 · (412) 350-9361
License CER-00256585
4 group child care homes in McKeesport
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- A Dev Journey Christian Cc and Lrg Ctrlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
McKeesport · (412) 654-1087
License CER-00244100 - Future Stars Early Learning Academy LLClicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
McKeesport · (412) 896-1140
License CER-00255737 - Lil Munchkins LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
McKeesport · (412) 872-5610
License CER-00245666 - Nanas Christian Daycarelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
McKeesport · (412) 751-9281
License CER-00245669
1 family child care home in McKeesport
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Joy D Simmons Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
McKeesport · (412) 673-8733
License CER-00255472
How can I get help paying for daycare in McKeesport?
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 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 McKeesport: common questions
How much does daycare cost in McKeesport, 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 McKeesport?
Pennsylvania's list shows 14 licensed programs in McKeesport as of October 2026: 9 child care centers, 4 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 899 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in McKeesport?
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 McKeesport programs accept the subsidy. McKeesport also has 3 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.