Daycare in Upper Darby, PA
45 licensed programs in Upper Darby (Delaware County): 35 child care centers, 6 family child care homes and 4 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,243 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.
35 child care centers in Upper Darby
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- All About Children Daycare Centerlicensed for 167 · Accepts subsidy
52 Garrett Rd, 19082 · (610) 734-2200
License CER-00249748 - Apple Pie Day Carelicensed for 240 · Accepts subsidy
3 S State Rd, 19082 · (610) 352-1064
License CER-00249508 - Apple Pie Long Lanelicensed for 232 · Accepts subsidy
67 Long Ln, 19082 · (484) 461-6708
License CER-00248095 - Bees Learning Tree Inclicensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
7100 Marshall Rd, 19082 · (484) 461-4318
License CER-00256976 - Bright Leaders Academylicensed for 24 · Accepts subsidy
8114 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (610) 938-4745
License CER-00259094 - Childcare of the Future Academy of Academicslicensed for 39 · Accepts subsidy
8418 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (484) 452-8418
License CER-00245807 - Christ Luthern Churchlicensed for 60 · Accepts subsidy
7240 Walnut St, 19082 · (215) 952-2730
License CER-00258259 - Darlenes Wee Care 4 Kids Inclicensed for 299 · Accepts subsidy
6800 Market St, 19082 · (610) 284-6242
License CER-00259698 - Fairy Tale Academylicensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
8002 W Chester Pike # 04, 19082 · (610) 789-3060
License CER-00247067 - Faithful Hands Academylicensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
677 Long Ln, 19082 · (484) 461-6800
License CER-00247941 - Faithful Hands Academy LLClicensed for 140 · Accepts subsidy
100 S 69th St, 19082 · (484) 461-6800
License CER-00243525 - Faulks Kidz Kum 1stlicensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
637 Long Ln # 43, 19082 · (610) 259-2599
License CER-00249903 - Growing Together Lc 3 Inclicensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
65 S 69th St, 19082 · (610) 715-8770
License CER-00258405 - Growing Together Learning Centerlicensed for 112 · Accepts subsidy
6910 Ludlow St, 19082 · (610) 352-2252
License CER-00244855 - Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC IIlicensed for 27 · Accepts subsidy
242 Long Ln, 19082 · (610) 592-7999
License CER-00257945 - Jacobs Ladder Clc Inclicensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
717 Long Ln, 19082 · (484) 463-8318
License CER-00247261 - Jacobs Ladder CLC Inclicensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
58 Garrett Rd, 19082 · (610) 455-4478
License CER-00252815 - Kids Village Childcare LLClicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy
6818 West Chester Pike, 19082 · (610) 333-2014
License CER-00252993 - Kwawaku Day Care Centerlicensed for 74 · Accepts subsidy
137 Long Ln # 141, 19082 · (267) 290-9840
License CER-00247760 - Learn & Grow Daycare Center LLClicensed for 31 · Accepts subsidy
7111 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (610) 665-3276
License CER-00249712 - Learning Beyond Academylicensed for 55 · Accepts subsidy
7900 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (610) 449-1900
License CER-00251469 - Little Bible Buddies Child Care Centerlicensed for 138 · Accepts subsidy
500 Midvale Rd, 19082 · (610) 734-5900
License CER-00249944 - Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Centerlicensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
9105 W Chester Pike # 09, 19082 · (610) 446-7171
License CER-00253742 - Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learninglicensed for 32 · Accepts subsidy
1416 Bywood Ave, 19082 · (484) 461-2123
License CER-00251786 - New Heights Learning Center LLClicensed for 20 · Accepts subsidy
7401 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (484) 461-1000
License CER-00252747 - Pre K Kidz Academylicensed for 30 · Accepts subsidy
7906 West Chester Pike 3rd Floor, 19082 · (610) 449-1908
License CER-00254058 - Ready Set Learn Early Childhood Lrng Centerlicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
22 Garrett Rd # 24, 19082 · (610) 713-9900
License CER-00245932 - Saint Laurence Schoollicensed for 134 · Accepts subsidy
8245 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (610) 789-2670
License CER-00251719 - Start Smart Child Care Centerlicensed for 51 · Accepts subsidy
6790 Market St, 19082 · (484) 461-1717
License CER-00254459 - The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Edlicensed for 77 · Accepts subsidy
702 E Baltimore Ave, 19082 · (610) 742-2804
License CER-00255047 - Tia the Journeylicensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
6908 Market St, 19082 · (610) 352-4774
License CER-00251280 - Treasure Island Academylicensed for 94 · Accepts subsidy
825 Garrett Rd, 19082 · (610) 626-4747
License CER-00254840 - Treasure Island Academy III Inclicensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy
1550 GARRETT RD Suite GF2, 19082 · (610) 626-4747
License CER-00254045 - Universal Kids Childcare and Learning Centerlicensed for 126 · Accepts subsidy
9001 W Chester Pike, 19082 · (610) 789-3790
License CER-00246629 - Westview Early Learning Academylicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
1720 S State Rd 101, 19082 · (610) 352-1084
License CER-00246282
4 group child care homes in Upper Darby
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Hearts of Joy Learning Center LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (484) 461-3169
License CER-00256102 - Leaders in Childcare LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (610) 529-2250
License CER-00257940 - Little People Big Dreams LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (484) 466-4862
License CER-00259216 - Poyers Preschoollicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (484) 466-4057
License CER-00258558
6 family child care homes in Upper Darby
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- A Feel Like Home for Your Babieslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (267) 683-0812
License CER-00245720 - Elizabeth Waterslicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (610) 803-3365
License CER-00256142 - Hassan Dockery Fcchlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (267) 210-0912
License CER-00246149 - Millie Poyer Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (484) 466-4057
License CER-00253176 - Tonya Dockerylicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (267) 298-0834
License CER-00252582 - Wytashia McCurdylicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Upper Darby · (215) 254-4039
License CER-00254447
How can I get help paying for daycare in Upper Darby?
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 45 of the 45 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 Upper Darby: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby?
Pennsylvania's list shows 45 licensed programs in Upper Darby as of October 2026: 35 child care centers, 6 family child care homes and 4 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,243 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Upper Darby?
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 45 of the Upper Darby 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.