Best Child Care in Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for child Care in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Child care centers and family child care homes. Pennsylvania certifies child care through the Department of Human Services, and Keystone STARS rates quality.
This guide lists 10 child Care in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 8 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 5 link to their own website, 4 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Child Care in Pittsburgh
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Dottie's Place 24 Hour Christian Child Care Service
- Address 1128 Ross Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
- Phone (412) 241-3335
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
2 Sweet Dreams Child Care Llc
- Address 3044 Chartiers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15204
- Phone (412) 331-0707
- Website sweetdreamschildcare24-7.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 5:30 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5:30 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 5:30 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 5:30 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
3 Child Care Lounge
- Address 2830 Broadway Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
- Phone (412) 885-5172
- Website childcarelounge.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
4 McCoy's Learning Center
- Address 7712 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Phone (412) 723-2122
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
5 Oakland Sunshine Daycare
- Address 2358 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Phone (412) 621-7866
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
6 Creative Kidz Christian Child Care and Arts Center
- Address 707 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
- Phone (412) 247-5439
7 Jeremiah's Place
- Address 6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Phone (412) 924-0726
- Website jeremiahsplace.org
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
8 Carriage House Children's Center, Inc.
- Address Wightman school community building, 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Phone (412) 421-0300
- Website carriagehouse.org
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
9 University of Pittsburgh: Child Development Center
- Address 635 Clyde St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Phone (412) 383-2100
- Website childdevelopment.pitt.edu
10 Our Little Ones Day Care
- Address 500 Tripoli St Suite 208, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone (412) 301-0506
How to choose child Care in Pittsburgh
- For child care, check certification on Pennsylvania's DHS Child Care Provider Search and the Keystone STARS rating.
- Visit in person and watch how staff interact with the children.
- Ask about staff-to-child ratios, background checks and first aid training. Pennsylvania requires clearances for anyone working with children.
- Check the pickup policies, schedule flexibility and the full cost, including registration fees.
- Talk to other parents in Pittsburgh about their experience.
Local tips for Pittsburgh
Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.
Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.
Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.
Frequently asked questions
Which child Care in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Dottie's Place 24 Hour Christian Child Care Service, Sweet Dreams Child Care Llc, Child Care Lounge, Carriage House Children's Center, Inc.. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Pittsburgh do these child Care cover?
The child Care on this list are located in ZIP codes 15204, 15206, 15208, 15212, 15213, 15216, 15217, 15221. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
How do I check a daycare's record in Pennsylvania?
Use the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Care Provider Search to see a provider's certification, inspection results and Keystone STARS level.
What clearances do child care workers need in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires a PA State Police criminal record check, a Child Abuse History clearance and an FBI fingerprint check for people who work with children.
Is there help paying for child care in Pittsburgh?
Pennsylvania's Child Care Works program helps eligible families pay for child care, and Pre-K Counts offers free pre-kindergarten to eligible 3- and 4-year-olds.
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