Best Daycare Centers in East Stroudsburg, PA
Compare 20 daycare centers in East Stroudsburg. Average rating: 3.98/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Daycares
- 20
- Avg rating
- 3.98/5
- Parent reviews
- 141
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
East Stroudsburg has 20 licensed daycares with 141 parent reviews averaging 3.98/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 18301 with 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Stroudsburg
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Abc Day Care And Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
105 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
ABC Day Care and Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's loving, professional care and strong developmental support. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with smooth transitions to kindergarten and beyond. Families express deep gratitude for the nurturing environment and often cite relocation as the only reason for leaving.
Caring and professional staffloving treatment of childrenstrong academic preparationsmooth kindergarten transitions - 2Abc Day Care And Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
832 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
ABC Daycare and Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents appreciate the caring staff, open communication, owner involvement, and well-structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this facility's care.
Caring and professional staffOwner actively involved and knows children by nameStrong curriculum and academic preparationRegular communication and photo updates - 3The Childrens Education And Learning Cen4.16 score4.2(20)
1114 Big Ridge Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise The Children's Education and Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Director Kelly and the teaching team are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, communication, and genuine investment in each child's development. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents expressing high satisfaction and strong loyalty to the center.
Caring and dependable staffDirector Kelly's approachability and involvementconsistent communication and daily updates with photosclean and well-maintained facility - 4The Road To Excellence Childcare & Learning Ctr In4.06 score4.1(8)
247 Fox Run Lane, Suite 102, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Road to Excellence Childcare & Learning Center in East Stroudsburg receives mixed reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the caring staff, flexible scheduling, healthy meals, photo updates, and welcoming environment. Two parents gave 1-star ratings, citing inadequate incident communication, staff inconsistencies, and unprofessional director behavior.
caring and kind staffflexible schedulinghealthy meals and snacks providedphoto updates throughout the day - 5Jack & Jill Nursery3.86 score3.8(12)
240 Washington St, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Jack & Jill Nursery receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational growth, and nurturing environment, with particular recognition for director Amy. However, a minority of recent reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, child discipline practices, and potential safety issues.
Caring and nurturing staffstrong social and educational developmentspeech therapy supportreasonable pricing - 6Alphabet Express Child Day Care Center INC.3.3 score2.8(7)
425 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Alphabet Express receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents who describe a loving, caring environment where children are happy to attend, but serious concerns from others regarding staff conduct, child safety, and working conditions. Multiple reviews mention verbal abuse, neglect, and injuries, with at least one report to authorities.
Caring staffchildren enjoy attendingflexible policiesno spot-holding fees - 7Precious Moments Academy3.08 score2.7(12)
2035 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Precious Moments Academy has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff's compassion, teaching quality, accommodations, and extracurricular activities. However, five parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about safety, unprofessional conduct, lack of communication, financial disputes, and behavioral issues with children.
Helpful and accommodating staffabove-average teaching qualityflexible hours for working families - 8Precious Moments Academy3.08 score2.7(12)
2035 Milford Road, # 400, East Stroudsburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Precious Moments Academy has highly polarized reviews with equal numbers of 5-star and 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the staff, accommodating management, and learning opportunities, while negative reviewers report staffing issues, poor communication, unprofessional conduct, refund disputes, and concerns about child safety and behavior management.
Helpful and accommodating staffabove-average teaching qualitygood hours for working familieshomework hel
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in East Stroudsburg
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 141 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in East Stroudsburg, based on parent reviews
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East Stroudsburg zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18301 | 16 | 4.03 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in East Stroudsburg (25–116 children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in East Stroudsburg based on parent reviews
Learning Thru The Arts
3225 N 5th St, East Stroudsburg, PA
Parents describe the center as a welcoming home-away-from-home with staff who are attentive, patient, and friendly. Reviewers highlight the convenience of service hours for work schedules and the owner's understanding nature as key benefits.
The Winsome Child
384 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA
Parents highlight the staff's attentiveness and the center's friendly atmosphere, noting that their children enjoy attending and have made friends. One reviewer observed significant developmental progress in a previously quiet child, while others simply describe the staff as nice.
Abc Day Care And Preschool
105 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
ABC Day Care and Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's loving, professional care and strong developmental support. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with smooth transitions to kindergarten and beyond. Families express deep gratitude for the nurturing environment and often cite relocation as the only reason for leaving.
Abc Day Care And Preschool
832 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
ABC Daycare and Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents appreciate the caring staff, open communication, owner involvement, and well-structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this facility's care.
Monroe County Headstart
5530 Memorial Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA
Families highlight the program's patience during potty training and the dedication of specific staff members who have earned their children's affection. Reviewers also commend the high-quality early childhood education and the excellent facilities within the repurposed school building.
Rose Mekeel Child Care Center
Center Street, East Stroudsburg, PA
One parent highlights the center's convenient location and praises Director Michelle for being professional, kind, and attentive to children's needs. The reviewer also commends the teachers for providing excellent care, education, and a strong school introduction.
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Daycare Centers in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
There are 20 daycare centers in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in East Stroudsburg have an average rating of 3.98 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 141 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in East Stroudsburg, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the center's convenient location and praises Director Michelle for being professional, kind, and attentive to children's needs. The reviewer also commends the teachers for providing excellent care, education, and a strong school introduction.
- Address
- Center Street, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 422-2351
- Quality
Parents describe the center as a welcoming home-away-from-home with staff who are attentive, patient, and friendly. Reviewers highlight the convenience of service hours for work schedules and the owner's understanding nature as key benefits.
- Address
- 3225 N 5th St, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 476-6309
- Quality
Parents highlight the staff's attentiveness and the center's friendly atmosphere, noting that their children enjoy attending and have made friends. One reviewer observed significant developmental progress in a previously quiet child, while others simply describe the staff as nice.
- Address
- 384 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 422-2102
Families highlight the program's patience during potty training and the dedication of specific staff members who have earned their children's affection. Reviewers also commend the high-quality early childhood education and the excellent facilities within the repurposed school building.
- Address
- 5530 Memorial Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 894-3270
One parent describes the school as an extended family with caring staff, while another highlights the beautiful, clean environment and daily activity reports. Both reviewers express strong satisfaction, noting that the imaginative curriculum and polite staff justify their decision to enroll.
- Address
- 102 Music Center Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 872-9980
ABC Day Care and Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's loving, professional care and strong developmental support. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with smooth transitions to kindergarten and beyond. Families express deep gratitude for the nurturing environment and often cite relocation as the only reason for leaving.
- Address
- 105 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 476-6692
ABC Daycare and Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents appreciate the caring staff, open communication, owner involvement, and well-structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this facility's care.
- Address
- 832 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 476-6920
Parents consistently praise The Children's Education and Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Director Kelly and the teaching team are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, communication, and genuine investment in each child's development. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents expressing high satisfaction and strong loyalty to the center.
- Address
- 1114 Big Ridge Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 223-2220
- Quality
The Road to Excellence Childcare & Learning Center in East Stroudsburg receives mixed reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the caring staff, flexible scheduling, healthy meals, photo updates, and welcoming environment. Two parents gave 1-star ratings, citing inadequate incident communication, staff inconsistencies, and unprofessional director behavior.
- Address
- 247 Fox Run Lane, Suite 102, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 223-9500
- Quality
Jack & Jill Nursery receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational growth, and nurturing environment, with particular recognition for director Amy. However, a minority of recent reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, child discipline practices, and potential safety issues.
- Address
- 240 Washington St, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 421-1485
- Quality
Alphabet Express receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents who describe a loving, caring environment where children are happy to attend, but serious concerns from others regarding staff conduct, child safety, and working conditions. Multiple reviews mention verbal abuse, neglect, and injuries, with at least one report to authorities.
- Address
- 425 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 421-1330
- Quality
Precious Moments Academy has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff's compassion, teaching quality, accommodations, and extracurricular activities. However, five parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about safety, unprofessional conduct, lack of communication, financial disputes, and behavioral issues with children.
- Address
- 2035 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 213-0910
- Quality
Precious Moments Academy has highly polarized reviews with equal numbers of 5-star and 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the staff, accommodating management, and learning opportunities, while negative reviewers report staffing issues, poor communication, unprofessional conduct, refund disputes, and concerns about child safety and behavior management.
- Address
- 2035 Milford Road, # 400, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 213-0910
One parent describes the facility as overcrowded and notes that children are served stale snacks. The reviewer also highlights an overwhelming cleaning product odor and high costs as significant drawbacks.
- Address
- 5803 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 588-8722
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- Address
- 30 Independence Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 815-5850
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- Address
- 151 E Broad St, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 424-4807
- Quality
- Address
- 2029 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 424-4130
- Quality
- Address
- 212 W 4th St, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 421-1271
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- Address
- 657-7 Bridge Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 424-9600
Poconoski Child Care receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as one of the best daycare centers in the area. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who are also owners, the clean and well-maintained facility, diverse educational activities, and strong focus on early childhood development. Multiple families have used the center for years and recommend it highly.
- Address
- 2591 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Phone
- (570) 223-5000
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 19 facilities
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