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Best Daycare Centers in Norristown, PA

Compare 44 daycare centers in Norristown. Average rating: 4.17/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Norristown, Pennsylvania at a glance

Daycares
44
Avg rating
4.17/5
Parent reviews
213
Top rated (4.5+)
9

Norristown has 44 licensed daycares with 213 parent reviews averaging 4.17/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 43% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 19403 zip code, averaging 4.43 stars across 25 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Norristown

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.

  1. 1
    Central Montogomery County Mh/Mr Center Early Int
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    First Presbyterian Church, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for a technical/vocational high school program rather than an early intervention daycare center. Reviewers praise the educational quality, vocational training programs (cosmetology, culinary arts), faculty, and facilities. Students report gaining valuable trade skills and life experience.

    Excellent teachers and instructorsquality vocational programsgood food servicevaluable trade and life skills education
  2. 2
    Jeffersonville Country Day School
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    1770 W Main St, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children

    Jeffersonville Country Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the competent, friendly staff and structured educational activities. Parents highlight small class sizes, good teacher-to-student ratios, convenient location, and effective communication as key strengths. Children show visible growth and enthusiasm for attending.

    Friendly and competent staffsmall class sizesgood teacher-to-student ratiosstructured learning activities and lessons
  3. 3
    Victory Early Learning Academy
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    2650 Audubon Rd, Fl 1, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Victory Early Learning Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, play-based learning approach, and transparent communication. One parent reported a concern about staff supervision and felt the director's response to their complaint was dismissive and defensive.

    Caring and engaged staffdaily communication and photos via appplay-based learning philosophyaccommodating with transitions
  4. 4
    Creative Care Kidzone
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    2119 W Main St, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Parents consistently praise Creative Care Kidzone (Magic Memories Jefferson/KidZone) for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the leadership of Director Ms. Martina and Assistant Director Ms. Gina/Regina as exceptional, with strong emphasis on children's safety, learning, and emotional development. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.

    Warm and caring staffstrong leadership and director engagementsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and learning outcomes
  5. 5
    Montgomery County Oic
    4.07 score
    4.1(13)

    1101 Arch St, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise Montgomery County OIC as a welcoming and professional facility with attentive staff. Reviews highlight happy children, warm customer service, and a comfortable environment. The center appears to serve multiple purposes including childcare and adult education programs.

    Friendly and professional staffchildren appear happyconstant staff supervisionwelcoming atmosphere
  6. 6
    Short Stuff & Co., INC
    3.71 score
    3.6(14)

    225 S Trooper Rd, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    Short Stuff & Co. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the warm, attentive staff, clean facility, age-appropriate curriculum, and strong communication from leadership. Many families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

    Warm and attentive teachersnurturing environmentclean and bright facilityenclosed outdoor play yard
  7. 7
    St. Francis Early Learning Center
    3.5 score
    3(5)

    636 Hamilton St, Norristown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    St. Francis Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, learning activities, and parent involvement opportunities, with several reporting their children enjoy attending and feel safe in care. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about chemical odors and overall poor experience.

    Engaged and caring teachersdaily learning activitiesparent involvement in school activitiescommunication app with photos

Rating Distribution

Based on 21 daycares with Google ratings in Norristown

4.5 - 5.0
9
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
8
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 213 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Caring and professional staff
3
2Children excited to attend
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Norristown, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.17avg rating
40 daycares · 21 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Norristown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1940325
4.43
6
1940119
3.94
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Norristown (19–345 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

11

Very Large

150+ children

4

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Norristown based on parent reviews

Central Montogomery County Mh/Mr Center Early Int

4.7(18)

First Presbyterian Church, Norristown, PA

Note: Reviews appear to be for a technical/vocational high school program rather than an early intervention daycare center. Reviewers praise the educational quality, vocational training programs (cosmetology, culinary arts), faculty, and facilities. Students report gaining valuable trade skills and life experience.

Excellent teachers and instructorsquality vocational programsgood food service

Jeffersonville Country Day School

4.8(5)

1770 W Main St, Norristown, PA

Jeffersonville Country Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the competent, friendly staff and structured educational activities. Parents highlight small class sizes, good teacher-to-student ratios, convenient location, and effective communication as key strengths. Children show visible growth and enthusiasm for attending.

Friendly and competent staffsmall class sizesgood teacher-to-student ratios

Magic Moments For Children

5(3)

1920 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA

Parents highlight the facility as clean, safe, and well-run, with staff described as kind, patient, and loving. Multiple families appreciate the academic and social development provided, noting specific teachers who offer strong support to both children and first-time parents.

clean facilitysafe environmentwell-run operations

Wee Care Learning And Day Care Center

5(3)

1921 W Main St, Norristown, PA

Reviewers highlight the center's loving and safe environment, noting that staff members treat children with care and facilitate smooth transitions for military families. Parents appreciate the engaging curriculum, which includes religious education and creative projects, and report high satisfaction with the teachers' responsiveness.

loving environmentsafe for babieshelpful for military family transitions

Victory Early Learning Academy

4.6(6)

2650 Audubon Rd, Fl 1, Norristown, PA

Victory Early Learning Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, play-based learning approach, and transparent communication. One parent reported a concern about staff supervision and felt the director's response to their complaint was dismissive and defensive.

Caring and engaged staffdaily communication and photos via appplay-based learning philosophy

Crayon Kids

4.5(4)

800 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA

Long-term attendees highlight the center's reliability and the director's kindness, with families noting their children enjoy attending. One review specifically praises the bilingual staff and their teamwork, while others simply describe it as a good environment for kids.

long-term reliabilitykind and patient directorgood staff

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Daycare types in Norristown

Child Daycare & Preschools 40Before or After School Daycare 4

Daycare Centers in Norristown, Pennsylvania

There are 44 daycare centers in Norristown, 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 Norristown have an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 21 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.17 stars. Our analysis covers 213 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Norristown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Norristown

Showing 44 results

Valley Forge Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1010 Adams Ave, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 676-6002
Extended School Day Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1525 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 476-6035
Quality
The Malvern School Of West Norriton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Malvern School of West Norriton for its warm, caring staff and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting strong communication and a welcoming community feel. The school is highlighted for accommodating diverse needs, including ESL support and flexible scheduling.

Warm and attentive staffstrong parent communicationchildren excited to attend
Address
490 N Trooper Rd, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 635-5170
Quality
Kindercare Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare East Norriton for its caring, professional staff and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show developmental progress. Leadership and teachers are frequently highlighted for their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine concern for each child's wellbeing.

Caring and professional staffStrong parent-teacher communication via app with daily photos/updatesDirectors Erica and Alisha highly responsive
Address
2425 Boulevard, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 630-0933
P.F.V.Y. Strong Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1161 Markley St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-2970
Play And Learn Norristown
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes the center as nice and caring, noting that their children enjoy attending. Another review simply labels the facility as a great daycare.

caring stafffamily-like atmospherechildren enjoy the program
Address
1430 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(215) 643-4140
Quality
Extended School-Day Children'S Center-Hancock
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1520 Arch St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(484) 576-0100
P.F.V.Y. At Skyview
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4000 Eagleville Rd, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-0900
P.F.V.Y. Eagleville Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
125 Summit Ave, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 631-6740
Quality
P.F.V.Y. Woodland Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2700 Woodland Ave, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 631-6740
Quality
P.F.V. Y. Audubon Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2765 Egypt Rd, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-0900
Curious Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
608 N Trooper Rd, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 757-4670
P.F.V.Y. Audubon
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2460 Boulevard Of The Gene, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-0900
P.F.V.Y. Audubon Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2460 Boulevard Of The Gene, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-0900

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Frequently asked questions

There are 44 all daycares in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Norristown have an average Google rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 21 rated facilities. About 43% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Norristown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Norristown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 40 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Pennsylvania typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Norristown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Norristown must be licensed by Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.