Daycare in Scranton, PA
27 licensed programs in Scranton (Lackawanna County): 25 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,853 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 Lackawanna County
$214/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,115 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $214 | $180 |
| Toddler | $188 | $200 |
| Preschool | $168 | $170 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
25 child care centers in Scranton
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Beth Shalom Academylicensed for 311 · Accepts subsidy
1025 Vine St, 18510 · (570) 866-2216
License CER-00260278 - Bright Horizons at Scrantonlicensed for 145 · Accepts subsidy
528 Quincy Ave, 18510 · (570) 941-4525
License CER-00247623 - Building Blocks Early Learning Academylicensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
130 Wyoming Ave, 18503 · (570) 208-2252
License CER-00257020 - Christian Child Cares LLClicensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
731 Oak St, 18508 · (570) 903-8234
License CER-00252610 - Creative Lil Minds Childcare 2 LLClicensed for 195 · Accepts subsidy
609 Ash St, 18510 · (570) 800-5188
License CER-00259307 - Day Nursery Association Day Carelicensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy
332 Jefferson Ave, 18510 · (570) 342-9397
License CER-00253374 - Dickson City Civic Centerlicensed for 138 · Accepts subsidy
935 Albert St, 18519 · (570) 383-1813
License CER-00253907 - Discovery Mi Preschoollicensed for 79 · Accepts subsidy
1301 Beech St, 18505 · (570) 800-1937
License CER-00248508 - Discovery Montessori Providencelicensed for 62 · Accepts subsidy
1733 N Main Ave, 18508 · (570) 702-7909
License CER-00253377 - Early Explorers Child Care Center LLClicensed for 146 · Accepts subsidy
1018 Lafayette St, 18504 · (570) 403-2323
License CER-00251990 - Infant Care at Covenant Presbyterian Churchlicensed for 36 · Accepts subsidy
550 Madison Ave, 18510 · (570) 348-0531
License CER-00258482 - Jewish Community Center Daycarelicensed for 108 · Accepts subsidy
601 Jefferson Ave, 18510 · (570) 346-6595
License CER-00250259 - Learn and Grow Early Childhood Centerlicensed for 170
1228 Saint Ann St, 18504 · (570) 961-1552
License CER-00240461 - Lil Tikes Playschool Center Inclicensed for 115 · Accepts subsidy
101 Pittston Ave, 18505 · (570) 207-4336
License CER-00244105 - Little People Day Care Schoollicensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
910 Oak St, 18508 · (570) 961-0911
License CER-00253048 - Little People Day Care Schoollicensed for 118 · Accepts subsidy
254 Meridian Ave, 18504 · (570) 961-0900
License CER-00248984 - Malas Roots and Shoots Daycare and Preschool LLClicensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
2118 Washburn St, 18504 · (570) 344-4524
License CER-00253499 - Perrys Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Centlicensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy
2300 Adams Ave, 18509 · (570) 290-8677
License CER-00248551 - Small Wonders Learning Centerlicensed for 42 · Accepts subsidy
1705 Wayne Ave, 18508 · (570) 342-6483
License CER-00256394 - Sophies Learning Centerlicensed for 70 · Accepts subsidy
1305 Washburn St, 18504 · (570) 800-5260
License CER-00251464 - The Wellkind School for Early Learnerslicensed for 164 · Accepts subsidy
515 Fig St, 18505 · (570) 346-8719
License CER-00258755 - Treasure House Child Development Center-Monroelicensed for 66 · Accepts subsidy
1416 Monroe Ave, 18509 · (570) 341-0871
License CER-00259391 - Unc-Progressive Centerlicensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy
414 Olive St, 18509 · (570) 207-4950
License CER-00246741 - United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Centerlicensed for 153 · Accepts subsidy
531 Emmett St, 18505 · (570) 342-5251
License CER-00255364 - United Neighborhood Centers-Green Ridge Centerlicensed for 91 · Accepts subsidy
1917 Boulevard Ave, 18509 · (570) 961-2224
License CER-00252004
2 family child care homes in Scranton
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Denise Bombarlicensed for 6
Scranton · (570) 347-2854
License CER-00253165 - Huellitas Family Daycare LLClicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Scranton · (347) 401-1492
License CER-00256094
How can I get help paying for daycare in Scranton?
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 25 of the 27 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 Scranton: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Scranton, PA?
In Lackawanna County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $214 a week ($11,115 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $168 a week. A family child care home charged a median $180 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 Scranton?
Pennsylvania's list shows 27 licensed programs in Scranton as of October 2026: 25 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 2,853 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Scranton?
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 25 of the Scranton programs accept the subsidy. Scranton also has 13 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.