
Browse all 68 daycare centers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
760 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children
U-GRO Learning Centre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight qualified, caring staff, strong leadership from Director Courtney, a nurturing learning environment, and excellent communication through their classroom app. Parents report their children have thrived across all age groups from infants through kindergarten.
115 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Bountiful Blessings Early Education & Academics in Lancaster, PA receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the center's supportive approach to families facing financial difficulties and report their children are safe, happy, and making academic progress.
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 198 children
Bright Side Baptist Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with consistently positive reviews (all 5/5 stars). Reviews highlight the welcoming community, strong spiritual leadership, and active involvement in serving families and the broader community.
425 S Duke St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
San Juan Bautista Learning Center is a Catholic church in Lancaster that offers bilingual services in Spanish and English. Parents praise the welcoming worship environment, kind staff, and community services including a thrift store and catechism classes.
417 W Frederick St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 213 children
Parents consistently praise College Hill Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who create a strong sense of community. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate significant developmental progress, and transition smoothly between age groups. The center is well-prepared academically, with strong administrative leadership and responsive communication with families.
140 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Open Arms Christian Child Care Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting caring and patient staff, strong academic preparation, Christian values, and significant child development progress. Parents express strong satisfaction and would recommend the facility to others.
110 N Mulberry St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
One parent gave a brief positive review of the daycare. However, most reviews appear to be about the church facility itself rather than the daycare services, making it difficult to assess the daycare program specifically.
150 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children
Parents consistently praise Lancaster Day Care Center (also called Lancaster Early Education Center/LEEC) for its safe, clean, and well-organized environment with qualified staff who focus on child development and emotional regulation. All reviewers highlight the center's structured approach, in-house food preparation, age-appropriate activities, strong parent communication, and nurturing atmosphere that helps children thrive. Multiple long-term families and parents recommend it as the best daycare option in the Lancaster area.
520 North St, Lancaster, PA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
The Mix at Arbor Place is a school-based program in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, quality educational and enrichment activities, and strong community involvement. The program offers before and after-school care, homework assistance, summer programs, and extracurricular activities like yoga.
3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
Parents consistently praise U-Gro Learning Centre for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily, with parents appreciating regular communication, included meals, and a clean, secure facility. Overall experience is described as positive with staff functioning as an extension of the family.
Highest rated daycares in Lancaster based on parent reviews
760 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster, PA
U-GRO Learning Centre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight qualified, caring staff, strong leadership from Director Courtney, a nurturing learning environment, and excellent communication through their classroom app. Parents report their children have thrived across all age groups from infants through kindergarten.
115 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA
Bountiful Blessings Early Education & Academics in Lancaster, PA receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the center's supportive approach to families facing financial difficulties and report their children are safe, happy, and making academic progress.
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA
Bright Side Baptist Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with consistently positive reviews (all 5/5 stars). Reviews highlight the welcoming community, strong spiritual leadership, and active involvement in serving families and the broader community.
425 S Duke St, Lancaster, PA
San Juan Bautista Learning Center is a Catholic church in Lancaster that offers bilingual services in Spanish and English. Parents praise the welcoming worship environment, kind staff, and community services including a thrift store and catechism classes.
417 W Frederick St, Lancaster, PA
Parents consistently praise College Hill Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who create a strong sense of community. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate significant developmental progress, and transition smoothly between age groups. The center is well-prepared academically, with strong administrative leadership and responsive communication with families.
140 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA
Open Arms Christian Child Care Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting caring and patient staff, strong academic preparation, Christian values, and significant child development progress. Parents express strong satisfaction and would recommend the facility to others.
There are 68 daycare centers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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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This Salvation Army location in Lancaster, PA has no Google reviews specifically about their school age care program. Available reviews focus on the organization's broader community services, highlighting staff professionalism, community support programs, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents and community members consistently praise the organization's compassion and helpfulness.
Owl Hill Learning Center V receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the staff professionalism, communication, safety measures, and convenient hours. However, some parents report serious concerns including inappropriate classroom management practices, early dismissals, and inadequate diaper changing protocols.
Chesterbrook Academy Lancaster receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, welcoming staff and supportive leadership. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through the app, successful transitions for children with behavioral challenges, and engaging curriculum with hands-on activities.
Owl Hill Learning Center 4 receives mostly positive reviews praising excellent communication with parents, professional and caring staff, and a safe environment. However, two recent one-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff behavior, classroom management practices, and inadequate diaper changing procedures.
Chesterbrook Academy in Lancaster receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, engaging teachers, strong curriculum, and welcoming environment where children thrive and look forward to attending. Administration is noted as hands-on and supportive, creating a safe, family-like atmosphere.
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its attentive, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children show notable growth in confidence, social skills, and learning across all age groups from infants through pre-K. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and creating a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive.
Parents consistently praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 1050 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, highlighting caring and attentive staff, strong communication through a daily photo/activity app, and children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families report multi-year enrollments and positive developmental progress across all age groups from infants through kindergarten.
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