Find Childcare and Pre-Schools Near You
PA Department of Human Services
Visit the COMPASS Childcare Search website and enter your zip code and the age of the children who need 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 Childcare In Pennsylvania
PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning
This resource includes a list of the type of childcare programs available in Pennsylvania, a checklist of questions to ask yourself about what might work best for you, and information about how childcare providers are certified by the state.
How Childcare, 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 childcare programs available in Pennsylvania, a checklist of questions to ask yourself about what might work best for you, and information about how childcare providers are certified by the state.
Childcare 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 childcare? Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program, Child Care Works, may be able to help. Childcare 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 Childcare Program
Child Care Aware of America
If this is your first time looking for childcare, you may be wondering where to begin or who to call. This resource from Child Care Aware of America provides the info you need to know to get started.
Selecting a Quality School-Age Childcare
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.