Daycare in West Chester, PA
41 licensed programs in West Chester (Chester County): 36 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,047 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 Chester County
$304/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,818 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $304 | $210 |
| Toddler | $274 | $215 |
| Preschool | $237 | $218 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
36 child care centers in West Chester
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- A Childs Place Extended Care Inc at Greystone ElemAccepts subsidy
1195 Aram Ave, 19380 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00257026 - Acp Extended Care I Nc at Pennwood ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1470 Johnnys Way, 19382 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00247497 - Acp Extended Care Inc at East Bradford ElementaryAccepts subsidy
820 Frank Rd, 19380 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00254776 - Acp Extended Care Inc at East Goshen ElementaryAccepts subsidy
800 N Chester Rd, 19380 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00254769 - Acp Extended Care Inc at Fern Hill ElementaryAccepts subsidy
915 Lincoln Ave, 19380 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00254777 - Acp Extended Care Inc at Glen Acres ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1150 Delancey Pl, 19382 · (610) 304-5374
License CER-00249900 - Acp Extended Care Inc at Mary C Howse ElementaryAccepts subsidy
641 W Boot Rd, 19380 · (610) 272-8085
License CER-00254889 - Acp Extended Care Inc at Sarah W Starkweather ElemAccepts subsidy
1050 Wilmington Pike, 19382 · (610) 304-5374
License CER-00249897 - Acp Extended Care Inc at Westtown Thornbury ElemAccepts subsidy
750 Westbourne Rd, 19382 · (610) 357-2490
License CER-00249899 - Acp Extended Care Inc Hillsdale ElementaryAccepts subsidy
725 W Market St, 19382 · (610) 304-5374
License CER-00249902 - Boulder Kids LLClicensed for 23
216 E Market St, 19382 · (610) 804-7601
License CER-00256612 - Care Center Foundationlicensed for 49 · Accepts subsidy
127 S Matlack St, 19382 · (610) 436-6226
License CER-00242240 - Chester County Intermediate Unit Child Carelicensed for 52 · Accepts subsidy
530 E Union St, 19382 · (484) 401-2079
License CER-00250500 - Chesterbrook Academylicensed for 193 · Accepts subsidy
1220 Ward Ave Ste 100, 19380 · (610) 692-6663
License CER-00244054 - Ducklingslicensed for 147 · Accepts subsidy
100 Winston Ln, 19382 · (484) 607-8066
License CER-00256642 - Ducklings Early Learning Centerlicensed for 174
1302 Wilson Dr, 19380 · (484) 672-8310
License CER-00249315 - Ducklings Elc Westtownlicensed for 144 · Accepts subsidy
101 Orvis Way, 19382 · (484) 887-8664
License CER-00253481 - International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtownlicensed for 173
1385 Birmingham Rd, 19382 · (610) 399-6699
License CER-00257937 - Kennett YMCA at Pocopson ElementaryAccepts subsidy
1105 Pocopson Rd, 19382 · (610) 444-9622
License CER-00256840 - Kindercare Learning Centerlicensed for 189 · Accepts subsidy
102 Paddock Ln, 19382 · (610) 399-4341
License CER-00246348 - Kindercare Learning Center 301615licensed for 184 · Accepts subsidy
400 Skiles Blvd, 19382 · (610) 399-9535
License CER-00258392 - Little Bugs Preschoollicensed for 68
300 S 5 Points Rd, 19382 · (610) 692-4155
License CER-00259083 - Malvern School of Westtownlicensed for 189 · Accepts subsidy
5 E Pleasant Grove Rd, 19382 · (484) 325-6900
License CER-00256343 - New Directions Childcare Centerlicensed for 137 · Accepts subsidy
501 E Miner St, 19382 · (484) 947-0813
License CER-00249591 - Saints Peter and Paul Schoollicensed for 141
1327 E Boot Rd, 19380 · (610) 696-1000
License CER-00252515 - Saints Simon and Jude Parishlicensed for 77
8 Cavanaugh Ct, 19382 · (610) 696-5249
License CER-00255347 - Show N Tell Nursery Day Schoollicensed for 63 · Accepts subsidy
300 S 5 Points Rd, 19382 · (610) 692-4155
License CER-00243664 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 128 · Accepts subsidy
1050 Andrew Dr, 19380 · (610) 430-8682
License CER-00257341 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 132 · Accepts subsidy
703 W Nields St, 19382 · (610) 918-4660
License CER-00257061 - The Goddard Schoollicensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
630 Sugars Bridge Rd, 19380 · (610) 431-1830
License CER-00257915 - Trinity Academy of West Chesterlicensed for 158 · Accepts subsidy
1022 Pottstown Pike, 19380 · (610) 692-2451
License CER-00245298 - West Chester Area Day Care Centerlicensed for 127 · Accepts subsidy
501 E Nields St, 19382 · (610) 696-8447
License CER-00247660 - West Chester Area YMCAlicensed for 103 · Accepts subsidy
605 Airport Rd, 19380 · (610) 431-9622
License CER-00246573 - West Chester Playschoollicensed for 30
725 W Miner St, 19382 · (610) 692-6538
License CER-00254859 - West Chester United Methodist Childrens Centerlicensed for 81 · Accepts subsidy
129 S High St, 19382 · (610) 692-5256
License CER-00255591 - Willowdale Childrens Academylicensed for 136 · Accepts subsidy
307 Westtown Rd, 19382 · (610) 344-9400
License CER-00254782
3 group child care homes in West Chester
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Advent Lutheran Church of West Chesterlicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
West Chester · (610) 436-0807
License CER-00252996 - Little Darlings Day Carelicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
West Chester · (610) 431-9695
License CER-00259648 - Perfect Match Family Care LLClicensed for 12
West Chester · (610) 764-3203
License CER-00258917
2 family child care homes in West Chester
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Close to Home Child Care LLClicensed for 6
West Chester · (610) 304-0715
License CER-00254451 - Cyndle Persson Fcchlicensed for 6
West Chester · (610) 436-6011
License CER-00245027
How can I get help paying for daycare in West Chester?
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 31 of the 41 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 West Chester: common questions
How much does daycare cost in West Chester, PA?
In Chester County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $304 a week ($15,818 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $237 a week. A family child care home charged a median $210 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 West Chester?
Pennsylvania's list shows 41 licensed programs in West Chester as of October 2026: 36 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 3,047 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in West Chester?
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 31 of the West Chester 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.