Best Daycare Centers in Harleysville, PA
Compare 12 daycare centers in Harleysville. Average rating: 4.29/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Harleysville, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.29/5
- Parent reviews
- 42
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Harleysville has 12 licensed daycares with 42 parent reviews averaging 4.29/5.The largest concentration is in 19438 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harleysville
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.
- 1Salford Mennonite Church Day Care4.35 score4.6(7)
480 Groff Mill Rd, Harleysville, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 195 children
Reviews are mixed. While the church facility itself receives praise for being welcoming and community-focused, the daycare center received one strongly negative review citing poor teacher engagement, unresponsive administration, and unethical enrollment practices including closure without adequate notice.
Welcoming environmentcommunity-orientedwell-maintained facility - 2North Penn Ymca-Advent Church4.25 score4.5(5)
470 Landis Rd, Harleysville, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise North Penn YMCA-Advent Church for its welcoming Christian community atmosphere and clean facilities. Staff are described as great and lovely, with one long-time family member noting multi-generational attendance. Overall satisfaction is high based on the reviews received.
Wonderful Christian communitygreat stafflovely peopleclean facilities - 3Wigwam Day Care School4 score4(5)
873 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children
Wigwam Day Care School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, child development outcomes, and clean facilities. One parent expressed serious concerns about supervision during meal time and pricing increases. The facility has low teacher turnover and strong management.
Caring and loving teacherschild development and learning outcomesstaff longevityclean facilities - 4North Penn Ymca - Wiggles And Giggles3.95 score3.9(5)
448 School Ln, Harleysville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents praise North Penn YMCA - Wiggles and Giggles as a fun, well-rounded facility suitable for year-round childcare and community use. However, cost is a significant concern for some families.
Fun environmentyear-round programminggood for childcaresuitable for community meetings
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Harleysville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Harleysville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Harleysville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19438 | 12 | 4.29 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Harleysville (37–211 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Harleysville based on parent reviews
Harleysville Learning Center
186 Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, PA
Parents highlight the center as a loving and nurturing environment with warm, kind teachers who provide daily updates and help children thrive. One reviewer notes that the director was helpful during the tour and that the staff made them feel welcome from the start.
Salford Mennonite Church Day Care
480 Groff Mill Rd, Harleysville, PA
Reviews are mixed. While the church facility itself receives praise for being welcoming and community-focused, the daycare center received one strongly negative review citing poor teacher engagement, unresponsive administration, and unethical enrollment practices including closure without adequate notice.
North Penn Ymca-Advent Church
470 Landis Rd, Harleysville, PA
Parents praise North Penn YMCA-Advent Church for its welcoming Christian community atmosphere and clean facilities. Staff are described as great and lovely, with one long-time family member noting multi-generational attendance. Overall satisfaction is high based on the reviews received.
Castle Academy
3935 Ashland Dr, Harleysville, PA
One parent describes Castle Academy as a secure, well-organized center with excellent parent communication regarding daily activities and child needs. The reviewer highlights the staff's friendliness and the owners' active involvement, noting that their son thrived academically compared to previous care.
Wigwam Day Care School
873 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville, PA
Wigwam Day Care School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, child development outcomes, and clean facilities. One parent expressed serious concerns about supervision during meal time and pricing increases. The facility has low teacher turnover and strong management.
North Penn Ymca Harleysville Branch
311 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, PA
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Daycare types in Harleysville
Daycare Centers in Harleysville, Pennsylvania
There are 12 daycare centers in Harleysville, 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 Harleysville have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Harleysville, 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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Parents highlight the center as a loving and nurturing environment with warm, kind teachers who provide daily updates and help children thrive. One reviewer notes that the director was helpful during the tour and that the staff made them feel welcome from the start.
- Address
- 186 Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6996
- Quality
One parent describes Castle Academy as a secure, well-organized center with excellent parent communication regarding daily activities and child needs. The reviewer highlights the staff's friendliness and the owners' active involvement, noting that their son thrived academically compared to previous care.
- Address
- 3935 Ashland Dr, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (610) 222-2210
- Quality
Reviews are mixed. While the church facility itself receives praise for being welcoming and community-focused, the daycare center received one strongly negative review citing poor teacher engagement, unresponsive administration, and unethical enrollment practices including closure without adequate notice.
- Address
- 480 Groff Mill Rd, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6642
- Quality
Parents praise North Penn YMCA-Advent Church for its welcoming Christian community atmosphere and clean facilities. Staff are described as great and lovely, with one long-time family member noting multi-generational attendance. Overall satisfaction is high based on the reviews received.
- Address
- 470 Landis Rd, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 513-7270
Wigwam Day Care School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, child development outcomes, and clean facilities. One parent expressed serious concerns about supervision during meal time and pricing increases. The facility has low teacher turnover and strong management.
- Address
- 873 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6122
- Quality
Parents praise North Penn YMCA - Wiggles and Giggles as a fun, well-rounded facility suitable for year-round childcare and community use. However, cost is a significant concern for some families.
- Address
- 448 School Ln, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6193
- Address
- 311 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6077
- Quality
Kiddie Academy of Harleysville receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring approach, engaging curriculum, and supportive environment. Parents consistently highlight the approachable leadership, clean facility, convenient hours, and individualized attention to children's academic and social development. Multiple families credit the center with successful transitions, behavioral support, and creating a nurturing educational experience.
- Address
- 160 Clemens Rd, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6330
- Quality
- Address
- 2720 Barndt Rd, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 723-3357
- Quality
- Address
- 200 Maple Ave, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6817
- Address
- 465 Moyer Rd, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 256-6817
- Quality
- Address
- 1560 Liberty Bell Dr, Harleysville, PA
- Phone
- (215) 368-8978
- Quality
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Pennsylvania's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Pennsylvania)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities