Child care in Pennsylvania

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ArmandViP29 September 2011 09:45:38

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Hi,

when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children.

What can you share with us about the child care system in Pennsylvania ?

How much is daycare in Pennsylvania?

Is the staff qualified at these daycare centers?

What are the usual opening hours?

Do they provide other services at the daycare center?

Any daycare center in Pennsylvania you would like to recommend to other expats? What makes them special?

Thank you for participating!

slouMember30 September 2011 08:15:30

Prices for child care vary considerably, by such factors as geographic area, type of provider and age of child. Here are some average monthly costs between western and eastern PA:

FAMILY LIVING IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
INFANT (1 year)
Center-based $589
Accredited center-based $680
Family child care home $481
PRESCHOOLER (4 years)
Center-based $490
Accredited center-based $550
Family child care home $455
FAMILY LIVING IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
INFANT (1 year)
Center-based $620
Accredited center-based NA (not listed)
Family child care home $446
PRESCHOOLER (4 years)
Center-based $494
Accredited center-based** NA
Family child care home $407

They have the Pennsylvania child care association that helps with funding. Website www.pacca.org

What region did you have in mind?

Hope this Helps!

ArmandViP30 September 2011 09:59:27

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Hi slou!

Thanks a lot for your help!
It is much appreciated.
As for the region no specific one. These are general questions meant to help future expatriates

Thanks again.
Armand

slouMember30 September 2011 22:12:25

No problem! Always happy to help!

felipexiiMember17 October 2011 08:28:17

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