Daycare in Pittsburgh, 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.

Pennsylvania's list shows 328 licensed programs in Pittsburgh as of October 2026: 262 child care centers, 33 group child care homes and 33 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 22,046 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

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 300 of the Pittsburgh programs accept the subsidy. Pittsburgh also has 78 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.

Every program on this page is on Pennsylvania's list of active licensed programs. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.