Find Child Care and Pre-Schools Near You
PA Department of Human Services
Visit the COMPASS Child Care Search website and enter your zip code and the age of the children who needs child care. You will get a list of the facilities and programs closest to you. Results include the Keystone STARS ratings.
Keystone STARS
PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
Find out what is Keystone STARS and how finding a quality early learning program can help your child.
A Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care In Pennsylvania
PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning
This resource includes a list of the type of child care programs available in Pennsylvania, a checklist of questions to ask yourself about what might work best for you, and information about how child care providers are certified by the state.
How Child Care, Day Care and Pre-School Programs are Regulated
PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning
This resource includes a list of the type of child care programs available in Pennsylvania, a checklist of questions to ask yourself about what might work best for you, and information about how child care providers are certified by the state.
Child Care Checklist
Child Care Aware
A printable checklist with categories to learn about what you should look for and ask when you visit a Child Care Center. Available in both English and Spanish.
Child Care Works
PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
Do you need help with the cost of child care? Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program, Child Care Works, may be able to help. Child care subsidy makes it possible for eligible families to find reliable, quality child care near home or work and provides financial assistance to help families afford it.
Searching for the Right Child Care Program
Child Care Aware of America
If this is your first time looking for child care, you may be wondering where to begin or who to call. This resource from Child Care Aware of American provides info you need to know to get started.
Selecting a Quality School-Age Child Care
Child Care Aware of America
Get information about why a quality school-age program is important for your child, types of school-age programs, and more.