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Daycare in Milford, PA

5 licensed programs in Milford (Pike County): 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 396 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $184 a week in Pike County (2020 prices), $175 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 Pike County

$184/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,568 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$184$175
Toddler$165$153
Preschool$160$143

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

5 child care centers in Milford

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Center for Devel Disabilities of Pike COlicensed for 110 · Accepts subsidy

    101 Pocono Dr, 18337 · (570) 296-3992

    License CER-00252732
  • Green Trees Elclicensed for 25

    502 W Harford St, 18337 · (570) 832-7508

    License CER-00259644
  • Milford Kinderhaus Montessori LLClicensed for 13

    206 E Ann St, 18337 · (845) 648-6041

    License CER-00259862
  • The Good Shepherd Child Care Centerlicensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy

    102 State Route 2001, 18337 · (570) 296-9404

    License CER-00255197
  • The Sunshine Stationlicensed for 180 · Accepts subsidy

    476 Routes 6 and 209, 18337 · (570) 296-7241

    License CER-00245117

How can I get help paying for daycare in Milford?

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 3 of the 5 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.

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 Milford: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Milford, PA?

In Pike County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $184 a week ($9,568 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $160 a week. A family child care home charged a median $175 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 Milford?

Pennsylvania's list shows 5 licensed programs in Milford as of October 2026: 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 396 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Milford?

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 3 of the Milford programs accept the subsidy. Milford 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. 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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