Childcare

Getting Help With Childcare
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Child Care Information services (CCIS)
Helps families find, select and pay for childcare. 1-888-461-KIDS. - www.philadelphiachildcare.org
Philadelphia Safe and Sound
Dedicated to improving the health and well being of Philadelphia's children. Their website can locate after school programs/camps/daycare in your area - 215-568-0620. - www.philasafesound.org
Comprehensive Day Care Programs
Through the School District of Philadelphia, this program serves children from 2 months old to 11 years old. Also operates Early Head Start programs. 1301 Spring Garden Street. Call 215-400-4270. - www.philsch.k12.pa.us
Early Head Start
A child development and family support program for pregnant women living in Philadelphia and families with children less then 3 years old. Provides weekly parent-child interaction in the familyÂ’s home, play groups twice a month, and info on health and nutrition- 2532 N. Broad St - 215-223-5200 - www.ehsnrc.org
Head Start-Pre Kindergarden
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income three, four, and five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education. The program ensures that young children get health checkups and treatment, and that they are fed a nutritious hot meal every day. 215-400-4270. - www.paheadstart.org/
Caring People Alliance (CPA)
This is a comprehensive, community based human service agency, that includes: Boys and Girls Club; day care, after school program, youth development, summer camps, recreation programs-
Several locations:
  • Central Office- 1819 JFK Blvd., Suite 220- 215-545-5230
  • 2407 South Broad- 215-218-0800
  • 1701 N. 8 th St- 215-763-0900
  • 3512 Haverford Ave- 215-386-4075
- www.caringpeoplealliance.org
YMCA
Many children and adult programs including: after school programs; summer camps; child care; literacy; weight management; and tutoring. North Phila-1400 N. Broad 215-235-6440; South Phila- 1724 Christian St.- 215-735-5800; West Phila-5120 Chestnut St.- 215-476-2700; NE Phila- 11088 Knights Rd- 215-632-0100; and Roxborough- 7201 Ridge Ave- 215-482-3900. - www.philaymca.org
Crisis Care Nurseries and Respite Care
Availible through Youth Service, Inc., these free nurseries offer short-term care for young children whose parents need a safe place to leave their children temporarily due to parental illness, job search, housing search, drug treatment or just as a respite from the stresses of parenting. 2 sites:
Baring House (West Phila), 3401 Baring Street, 215-386-0251
Sally Watson Center (GTown), 5128 Wayne Ave., 215-844-6931 - www.ysiphila.org
St. Mary's Family Respite Center
St. Mary's is a free child care center that cares for children ages 5 weeks to 5 years old who has a family member affected by HIV- 3115 Spring Garden Street- 215-387-7730 - www.stmarysrespite.rog
Frankie's World
Frankie's World is a daycare for children with special healthcare needs. We provide skilled nursing care, OT, PT, and speech therapy for children that qualify ages infants through 8 years. Transportation is also provided for children that require it. 1011 Poplar Street. Call 215-763-0151.
Lauren's House
Lauren's House is a loving, caring Center for Special Needs Children.
Lauren's House is a licensed Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania located in Boothwyn, Delaware County. Lauren's House is a brand new state of the art center, operated by professional personnel with years of pediatric experience. Call 888-340-9420.
- www.laurenshouse.com/