Best Daycare Centers in Meadville, PA
Compare 15 daycare centers in Meadville. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Meadville, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Daycares
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 65
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Meadville has 15 licensed daycares with 65 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 16335 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Meadville
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.
- 1Family And Community Christian Association4.62 score4.8(17)
378 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Family and Community Christian Association is a community center in Meadville that hosts various programs and events. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and helpful, non-judgmental staff. The facility offers services including a trauma recovery café, homebuyer workshops, identity fingerprinting, yoga classes, and volunteer opportunities.
Friendly and helpful staffinclusive community spacediverse programming and eventsnon-judgmental atmosphere - 2Meadville Cooperative Preschool, INC.4.55 score5(6)
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
Meadville Cooperative Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the warm, patient teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report children thriving socially and academically, with long-term enrollment and strong transitions to elementary school.
Kind and patient teachersplay-based learning curriculumsmall class sizesNAEYC accreditation - 3Ymca Child Care4.24 score4.3(20)
356 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Care in Meadville for its quality programs and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for gymnastics, ninja warrior, adaptive sports, and swimming offerings. Childcare workers effectively comfort young children during drop-off and pick-up.
Caring and kind staffgymnastics programs with visible improvementadaptive sports for special needsninja warrior classes - 4Sonshine Kids4.13 score4.2(10)
14770 Harmonsburg Rd, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Sonshine Kids receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and child care quality, though two recent 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication breakdowns, and alleged discrimination. Most parents report their children thrive and feel loved at the facility.
Friendly and caring staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschild growth and learningconsistent communication through app/text - 5Ymca Vernon Child Care3.69 score3.5(8)
16864 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about staff behavior and facility maintenance. While some members praise the equipment quality and friendly staff, multiple reviewers report rude and unwelcoming behavior from staff, along with facility issues like mold, broken equipment, and poor parking.
Clean and newer equipmentgood variety of classesfriendly staff membershelpful gym community
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Meadville
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Meadville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16335 | 15 | 4.53 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Meadville (33–128 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Meadville based on parent reviews
Family And Community Christian Association
378 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
Family and Community Christian Association is a community center in Meadville that hosts various programs and events. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and helpful, non-judgmental staff. The facility offers services including a trauma recovery café, homebuyer workshops, identity fingerprinting, yoga classes, and volunteer opportunities.
Meadville Cooperative Preschool, INC.
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
Meadville Cooperative Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the warm, patient teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report children thriving socially and academically, with long-term enrollment and strong transitions to elementary school.
Ymca Child Care
356 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Care in Meadville for its quality programs and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for gymnastics, ninja warrior, adaptive sports, and swimming offerings. Childcare workers effectively comfort young children during drop-off and pick-up.
Meadville Children'S Center
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
One parent highlights the supportive infant staff and convenient app communication, though they note the opening hours are too late for early workers. Another family praises the compassionate educators and Pre-K program, while a third appreciates the staff's attentiveness and ability to maintain quality despite industry staffing challenges. In contrast, a single historical account describes a severe safety incident involving repeated biting and a lack of administrative response.
Sonshine Kids
14770 Harmonsburg Rd, Meadville, PA
Sonshine Kids receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and child care quality, though two recent 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication breakdowns, and alleged discrimination. Most parents report their children thrive and feel loved at the facility.
Forest Green Children'S Center
19596 Forest Green Dr, Meadville, PA
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Daycare Centers in Meadville, Pennsylvania
There are 15 daycare centers in Meadville, 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 Meadville have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.53 stars. Our analysis covers 65 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Meadville, 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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Meadville Cooperative Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the warm, patient teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report children thriving socially and academically, with long-term enrollment and strong transitions to elementary school.
- Address
- 400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 724-4504
- Quality
- Address
- 19596 Forest Green Dr, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 724-4653
- Address
- 30 Park Ave, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 333-1350
Family and Community Christian Association is a community center in Meadville that hosts various programs and events. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and helpful, non-judgmental staff. The facility offers services including a trauma recovery café, homebuyer workshops, identity fingerprinting, yoga classes, and volunteer opportunities.
- Address
- 378 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 337-4280
One parent highlights the supportive infant staff and convenient app communication, though they note the opening hours are too late for early workers. Another family praises the compassionate educators and Pre-K program, while a third appreciates the staff's attentiveness and ability to maintain quality despite industry staffing challenges. In contrast, a single historical account describes a severe safety incident involving repeated biting and a lack of administrative response.
- Address
- 400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 337-7336
- Quality
Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Care in Meadville for its quality programs and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for gymnastics, ninja warrior, adaptive sports, and swimming offerings. Childcare workers effectively comfort young children during drop-off and pick-up.
- Address
- 356 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 724-4220
- Quality
Sonshine Kids receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and child care quality, though two recent 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication breakdowns, and alleged discrimination. Most parents report their children thrive and feel loved at the facility.
- Address
- 14770 Harmonsburg Rd, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 724-4861
Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about staff behavior and facility maintenance. While some members praise the equipment quality and friendly staff, multiple reviewers report rude and unwelcoming behavior from staff, along with facility issues like mold, broken equipment, and poor parking.
- Address
- 16864 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 336-2200
- Quality
- Address
- 12068 Brooks Rd, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 337-7090
- Quality
- Address
- 890 Liberty St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 337-7507
- Quality
- Address
- 930 North St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 336-6220
- Address
- 725 N Main St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 333-3672
- Address
- 11293 Williamson Rd, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 333-3688
- Address
- 956 S Main St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 807-7005
- Quality
- Address
- 1216 S Main St, Meadville, PA
- Phone
- (814) 337-0900
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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