Daycare in Washington, PA
11 licensed programs in Washington (Washington County): 10 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,129 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 Washington County
$220/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($11,440 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $220 | $205 |
| Toddler | $205 | $210 |
| Preschool | $200 | $210 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
10 child care centers in Washington
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Gwens Day Carelicensed for 107 · Accepts subsidy
860 Allison Ave, 15301 · (724) 225-9494
License CER-00253866 - Kid Biz LLC East Maidenlicensed for 165 · Accepts subsidy
375 E Maiden St, 15301 · (724) 223-5535
License CER-00258166 - Kindercare Learning Center/Washingtonlicensed for 99 · Accepts subsidy
63 Wilson Ave, 15301 · (724) 223-0331
License CER-00248051 - Little Rascals Early Learning Centerlicensed for 150 · Accepts subsidy
2055 Jefferson Ave, 15301 · (724) 206-9164
License CER-00253061 - Once Upon a Timelicensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
925 Henderson Ave, 15301 · (724) 222-6180
License CER-00255889 - Rainbows End Learning Center Inclicensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
655 Jefferson Ave, 15301 · (724) 225-5668
License CER-00256347 - Smart Kids Child Care Learning Center Inclicensed for 113 · Accepts subsidy
340 Meadowlands Blvd, 15301 · (724) 746-1281
License CER-00258839 - Smartkids Child Care and Learning Centerlicensed for 104 · Accepts subsidy
161 W Beau St, 15301 · (724) 229-9110
License CER-00251323 - Tender Care Learning Centers-Meadowlandslicensed for 143 · Accepts subsidy
2000 Park Place Dr Ste 201, 15301 · (724) 222-2600
License CER-00255476 - Your Childs Placelicensed for 53
289 North Ave, 15301 · (724) 223-7801
License CER-00252614
1 family child care home in Washington
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kristina M Garner Family Child Care Homelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Washington · (724) 503-4312
License CER-00252794
How can I get help paying for daycare in Washington?
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 10 of the 11 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 Washington: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Washington, PA?
In Washington County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $220 a week ($11,440 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $200 a week. A family child care home charged a median $205 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 Washington?
Pennsylvania's list shows 11 licensed programs in Washington as of October 2026: 10 child care centers and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 1,129 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Washington?
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 10 of the Washington programs accept the subsidy. Washington also has 7 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.