Daycare in Media, PA
15 licensed programs in Media (Delaware County): 15 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 917 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 Delaware County
$231/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,025 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $231 | $190 |
| Toddler | $206 | $175 |
| Preschool | $205 | $165 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
15 child care centers in Media
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Christ Church Pre-Schoollicensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
311 S Orange St, 19063 · (610) 566-7730
License CER-00256775 - Crew Kids Choice Daycarelicensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
306 Manchester Ave, 19063 · (610) 627-1499
License CER-00252145 - Ducklings Early Learning Centerlicensed for 152 · Accepts subsidy
101 Ponds Edge Dr, 19063 · (484) 768-0123
License CER-00253760 - Ethel Mason Child Development Centerlicensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
111 Youth Way, 19063 · (610) 566-1880
License CER-00250710 - Glenwood Elementary School
122 S Pennell Rd, 19063 · (484) 845-5283
License CER-00251738 - GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Centerlicensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy
1299 W Baltimore Pike, 19063 · (610) 627-9622
License CER-00249445 - Indian Lane Elementary School
309 S Old Middletown Rd, 19063 · (484) 441-3815
License CER-00252141 - Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Programlicensed for 63
209 N Middletown Rd, 19063 · (610) 566-9303
License CER-00257038 - Media Elementary School
120 E Front St, 19063 · (717) 288-5510
License CER-00252142 - Middletown Montessori Schoollicensed for 60
30 E Forge Rd, 19063 · (610) 891-7214
License CER-00251142 - Reformation Schools Inclicensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy
102 W Rose Tree Rd, 19063 · (610) 566-4540
License CER-00257036 - Rose Tree Early Learning Centerlicensed for 43 · Accepts subsidy
145 W Rose Tree Rd, 19063 · (610) 565-4505
License CER-00257374 - Rose Tree Elementary School
1101 First Ave, 19063 · (484) 440-9803
License CER-00252138 - The Childrens Academylicensed for 151 · Accepts subsidy
25 N Middletown Rd, 19063 · (610) 565-1076
License CER-00245625 - The Walden Schoollicensed for 33
901 N Providence Rd, 19063 · (610) 892-8000
License CER-00254202
How can I get help paying for daycare in Media?
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 8 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.
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 Media: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Media, PA?
In Delaware County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $231 a week ($12,025 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $205 a week. A family child care home charged a median $190 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 Media?
Pennsylvania's list shows 15 licensed programs in Media as of October 2026: 15 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 917 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Media?
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 8 of the Media 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.