Daycare in Waynesboro, PA
12 licensed programs in Waynesboro (Franklin County): 9 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 744 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 Franklin County
$165/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($8,580 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $165 | $135 |
| Toddler | $152 | $125 |
| Preschool | $150 | $120 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
9 child care centers in Waynesboro
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Fairview Elem Care ProgramAccepts subsidy
220 Fairview Ave, 17268 · (717) 762-1191
License CER-00254670 - Faith Builders Day Carelicensed for 167 · Accepts subsidy
801 Park St, 17268 · (717) 788-2231
License CER-00248036 - Hooverville Elementary SchoolAccepts subsidy
10829 Buchanan Trl E, 17268 · (717) 762-1191
License CER-00250010 - Mowrey Elementary SchoolAccepts subsidy
7891 Tomstown Rd, 17268 · (717) 762-6012
License CER-00249889 - Noahs Arklicensed for 135 · Accepts subsidy
100 S Church St, 17268 · (717) 765-8146
License CER-00258155 - Summitview Elem Care ProgramAccepts subsidy
840 E 2nd St, 17268 · (717) 762-6012
License CER-00255862 - Todays New Start Learning Center & Child Carelicensed for 68 · Accepts subsidy
118 Walnut St Suite 108, 17268 · (717) 655-2409
License CER-00258685 - Waynesboro Early Learning Centerlicensed for 236 · Accepts subsidy
1801 E Main St Wayne Heights Elem Bldg, 17268 · (717) 762-9711
License CER-00251385 - Wee Kare Child Centerlicensed for 114 · Accepts subsidy
508 N Grant St, 17268 · (717) 762-3333
License CER-00252457
1 group child care home in Waynesboro
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Angela Brake Group Day Care Homelicensed for 12
Waynesboro · (717) 749-5812
License CER-00257836
2 family child care homes in Waynesboro
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kelly Gauslicensed for 6
Waynesboro · (717) 593-0245
License CER-00252433 - Nannys Nestlicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Waynesboro · (717) 753-1986
License CER-00253268
How can I get help paying for daycare in Waynesboro?
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 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 Waynesboro: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Waynesboro, PA?
In Franklin County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $165 a week ($8,580 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $150 a week. A family child care home charged a median $135 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 Waynesboro?
Pennsylvania's list shows 12 licensed programs in Waynesboro as of October 2026: 9 child care centers, 2 family child care homes and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 744 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Waynesboro?
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 Waynesboro 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.