Daycare in Wilkes Barre, PA
20 licensed programs in Wilkes Barre (Luzerne County): 16 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,842 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 Luzerne County
$195/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($10,140 a year) in 2020, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $195 | $148 |
| Toddler | $165 | $133 |
| Preschool | $155 | $123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2020.
16 child care centers in Wilkes Barre
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- ABC Kiddie Kampuslicensed for 107 · Accepts subsidy
1150 E Mountain Blvd, 18702 · (570) 831-1540
License CER-00255826 - Building Blocks Early Learning Academylicensed for 127 · Accepts subsidy
116 S Main St, 18701 · (570) 208-2252
License CER-00252357 - Catholic Youth Center Day Carelicensed for 451 · Accepts subsidy
36 S Washington St, 18701 · (570) 823-6121
License CER-00247241 - Cheder Menachemlicensed for 588 · Accepts subsidy
80 N Washington St, 18701 · (570) 793-2280
License CER-00255425 - Curious Kids Learning Centerlicensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
80 Wood St, 18702 · (570) 824-7635
License CER-00244512 - Kiddie Spacelicensed for 56 · Accepts subsidy
145 Amber Ln, 18702 · (570) 824-7660
License CER-00244932 - Kidz Kornerlicensed for 96 · Accepts subsidy
1047 N Washington St, 18705 · (570) 822-2281
License CER-00244585 - Kings College Early Learning Centerlicensed for 225 · Accepts subsidy
177 N Main St, 18701 · (570) 208-2252
License CER-00248676 - Little Explorers Daycare and Learning Center LLClicensed for 67 · Accepts subsidy
512 Blackman St, 18702 · (570) 221-3888
License CER-00255822 - Little People Day Care School South Inclicensed for 87 · Accepts subsidy
280 Hanover St, 18702 · (570) 824-4141
License CER-00247841 - Little Stars Child Care LLClicensed for 76 · Accepts subsidy
33 S Wilkes Barre Blvd, 18702 · (570) 285-4389
License CER-00258115 - Little Wiggles & Giggles Learning Center LLClicensed for 93 · Accepts subsidy
581 N Pennsylvania Ave, 18705 · (570) 208-9125
License CER-00256340 - Miss Ellies Education Centerlicensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy
165 Hanover St, 18702 · (570) 824-3227
License CER-00253910 - Small Wonders Day Care Schoollicensed for 266 · Accepts subsidy
20 Stevens Rd, 18702 · (570) 829-6866
License CER-00255574 - Wilkes-Barre Child Development Centerlicensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy
161 E Market St, 18702 · (570) 824-1625
License CER-00246079 - Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Early Learning Centerlicensed for 335 · Accepts subsidy
40 W Northampton St, 18701 · (570) 970-5039
License CER-00245553
3 group child care homes in Wilkes Barre
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Little Treasures Home Daycare Corplicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Wilkes Barre · (570) 550-9294
License CER-00252958 - Moonbeams Daycare Center LLClicensed for 12 · Accepts subsidy
Wilkes Barre · (570) 407-6739
License CER-00254882 - Nido De Amor Daycare Corplicensed for 10 · Accepts subsidy
Wilkes Barre · (557) 201-0321
License CER-00253351
1 family child care home in Wilkes Barre
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- B & B Family Daycarelicensed for 6 · Accepts subsidy
Wilkes Barre · (570) 301-3183
License CER-00257773
How can I get help paying for daycare in Wilkes Barre?
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 20 of the 20 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 Wilkes Barre: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Wilkes Barre, PA?
In Luzerne County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $195 a week ($10,140 a year) in 2020, and preschool care $155 a week. A family child care home charged a median $148 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 Wilkes Barre?
Pennsylvania's list shows 20 licensed programs in Wilkes Barre as of October 2026: 16 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 1 family child care home. Together they're licensed for 2,842 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Wilkes Barre?
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 20 of the Wilkes Barre programs accept the subsidy. Wilkes Barre also has 3 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.