Daycare in Somerset, PA
12 licensed programs in Somerset (Somerset County): 7 child care centers and 5 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 701 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 Somerset County
$124/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($6,422 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $124 | $115 |
| Toddler | $110 | $95 |
| Preschool | $110 | $95 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
7 child care centers in Somerset
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Little Dreamers Clubhouselicensed for 28 · Accepts subsidy
401 S Center Ave, 15501 · (814) 701-2444
License CER-00253705 - Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschoollicensed for 119 · Accepts subsidy
226 E Church St, 15501 · (814) 701-2444
License CER-00248943 - Little Dreamers Northlicensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
248 Alisa St, 15501 · (814) 445-3750
License CER-00258779 - The Georgian Place Boys & Girls Clubhouselicensed for 105 · Accepts subsidy
117 Georgian Pl, 15501 · (412) 782-5710
License CER-00259565 - The Learning Lamp Ctr for Chdn Somersetlicensed for 167 · Accepts subsidy
451 Aberdeen Dr, 15501 · (814) 444-8828
License CER-00255993 - Top-Notch Prep Academy LLClicensed for 95 · Accepts subsidy
334 W Main St, 15501 · (814) 417-3548
License CER-00246642 - Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Chlicensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy
918 Tayman Ave, 15501 · (814) 445-5436
License CER-00249326
5 group child care homes in Somerset
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Country Kids Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Somerset · (814) 443-6340
License CER-00250120 - Country Kids Day Carelicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Somerset · (814) 443-6340
License CER-00245655 - Country Kids Day Carelicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Somerset · (814) 443-6340
License CER-00258788 - Country Kids Day Carelicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Somerset · (814) 443-6340
License CER-00255492 - Country Kids Day Carelicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Somerset · (814) 443-6340
License CER-00250790
How can I get help paying for daycare in Somerset?
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 12 of the 12 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 Somerset: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Somerset, PA?
In Somerset County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $124 a week ($6,422 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $110 a week. A family child care home charged a median $115 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 Somerset?
Pennsylvania's list shows 12 licensed programs in Somerset as of October 2026: 7 child care centers and 5 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 701 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Somerset?
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 12 of the Somerset 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.