Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Pennsylvania Child Care Works Subsidy Program is available in Philadelphia, PA.
Pennsylvania Child Care Works provides subsidized child care to income-eligible families. Parents choose from certified child care providers that participate in Keystone STARS, Pennsylvania's quality rating system. Higher-quality providers may be available at little or no cost to families. The program pays providers directly minus any required family co-payment.
Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment
Verified against Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Philadelphia, PA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
1-877-4-PA-KIDS (1-877-472-5437)
A grant-savvy contractor in Philadelphia, PA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications
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Email us about this programApply directly with Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning using the official program link on this page or call 1-877-4-PA-KIDS (1-877-472-5437). There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
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