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929 Daycare Centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Browse all 929 daycare centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Philadelphia

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
    Alphabet Alley
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    9356 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Alphabet Alley receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety, organization, and daily communication via app. Families express high satisfaction and sadness upon leaving the program.

    Caring and attentive staffchild development and academic preparation for kindergartenclean and well-organized facilitystructured routine and activities
  2. 2

    6739 Limeliln Pike, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Parents consistently praise Beasley's Phase II Child Care (also referred to as We Care Learning & Development Center) as an outstanding facility with caring, attentive staff and strong academic curriculum. Children show significant development in academics, speech, and social-emotional growth, with many graduating to kindergarten reading and writing. Parents highlight the welcoming, family-oriented environment and note their children are excited to attend daily.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculum emphasizing readingchild development across all areas (emotionalcognitive
  3. 3
    God'S Garden
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    6035 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    These reviews are not for a daycare center but for Epic Church, a religious congregation in Philadelphia. The facility listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.

    None mentioned - reviews discuss church servicesspiritual communitywelcoming atmosphereand adult programs rather than childcare services
  4. 4

    4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    The Children's Community School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent outdoor space, and responsive communication from staff. Multiple families report their children have thrived and are excited to attend.

    Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learningsocio-emotio
  5. 5

    1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 17 children

    Half Pint Day Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, thoughtful curriculum, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive academically and socially. The center is particularly noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining strong communication with families.

    caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and structured curriculumsmall class sizes with individualized attention
  6. 6

    6222 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Advantage Daycare in Philadelphia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's patience, kindness, and effectiveness in speech therapy services. Parents report significant improvements in their children's speech and communication skills, with children eagerly attending sessions. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized approach to each child's needs are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.

    Patient and skilled therapists (especially Abigail/AbigailAmityand Erin)welcoming and friendly staff
  7. 7
    The Giving Tree
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    232 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Giving Tree is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Philadelphia with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who go above and beyond in supporting both children and families, and highlight the variety of enrichment activities offered. Children are reported to be excited about attending and parents appreciate regular communication and photo updates on their child's progress.

    Caring and attentive teachersstaff go above and beyond expectationsstrong teacher-child relationshipsregular communication and photo/video updates
  8. 8

    1939 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    This listing appears to be for a chiropractic office, not a daycare center. The reviews describe chiropractic and acupuncture services with highly satisfied patients praising the doctors and staff for their professional care and treatment outcomes.

    Attentive and skilled doctorsfriendly and welcoming staffflexible scheduling with extended hoursclean facility
  9. 9

    8107 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

    Ethel Trice Day Care Center is a family-oriented, long-established daycare in Philadelphia with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and nurturing environment that emphasizes character development alongside education.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean and bright facilitiesstrong academic curriculum (phonics
  10. 10

    209 Fairmount Ave, # 215, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Pieces of the Puzzle Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication through daily updates. All reviewers report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making developmental progress in a clean, organized environment. The director Danni and her team are frequently highlighted for treating children and families with respect and genuine care.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsstructured curriculum with educational activitiesdaily photo and video updates

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Philadelphia based on parent reviews

Alphabet Alley

5(20)

9356 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Alphabet Alley receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety, organization, and daily communication via app. Families express high satisfaction and sadness upon leaving the program.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and academic preparation for kindergartenclean and well-organized facility

Beasley'S Phase II Child Care

5(20)

6739 Limeliln Pike, Philadelphia, PA

Parents consistently praise Beasley's Phase II Child Care (also referred to as We Care Learning & Development Center) as an outstanding facility with caring, attentive staff and strong academic curriculum. Children show significant development in academics, speech, and social-emotional growth, with many graduating to kindergarten reading and writing. Parents highlight the welcoming, family-oriented environment and note their children are excited to attend daily.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculum emphasizing readingchild development across all areas (emotional

God'S Garden

5(20)

6035 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

These reviews are not for a daycare center but for Epic Church, a religious congregation in Philadelphia. The facility listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.

None mentioned - reviews discuss church servicesspiritual communitywelcoming atmosphere

The Children'S Community School

5(20)

4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA

The Children's Community School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent outdoor space, and responsive communication from staff. Multiple families report their children have thrived and are excited to attend.

Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learningsocio-emotio

Half Pint Day Care Center

5(20)

1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA

Half Pint Day Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, thoughtful curriculum, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive academically and socially. The center is particularly noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining strong communication with families.

caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and structured curriculum

Kids Advantage Daycare

5(20)

6222 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Kids Advantage Daycare in Philadelphia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's patience, kindness, and effectiveness in speech therapy services. Parents report significant improvements in their children's speech and communication skills, with children eagerly attending sessions. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized approach to each child's needs are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.

Patient and skilled therapists (especially Abigail/AbigailAmityand Erin)

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Daycare Centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There are 929 daycare centers in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia

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All Star Kids Learning Factory
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

All Star Kids Learning Factory receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the facility for educational activities, engaged staff, and clean environment, while others report significant concerns about hygiene, staff friendliness, and lack of structured learning activities.

Educational and active programmingdance and singing activitiesbeautiful facility
Address
4450 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 744-1300
Quality
Lene'S Daily Child Care,IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Lene's Daily Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising the clean facility, attentive staff, and their children's happiness and learning. However, three 1-star reviews raised serious concerns about food safety, lack of educational curriculum and activities, staff turnover, and poor administrative communication.

Clean facilityattentive and caring staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
28 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 921-4310
Quality
Discovery Place For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Discovery Place for Little People receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, curriculum quality, and child development outcomes. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents, inadequate supervision, and low teacher compensation.

Caring and passionate staffstrong curriculum and kindergarten preparationsafe environment
Address
2029 S 7th St, # 37, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 755-7590
Quality
Peaks Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

PEAKS LITTLE ANGELS receives highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the educational focus, field trips, projects, and caring staff, with some families maintaining positive memories years later. However, recent reviews cite serious concerns about management, including abrupt dismissals without communication, inconsistent rule enforcement, and unprofessional handling of behavioral issues.

Educational curriculumfrequent field trips and projectsprofessional and caring staff
Address
5200 Baltimore Ave, # 06, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 747-7867
Young Hearts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Young Hearts has a long-standing presence in the Philadelphia community with strong loyalty from some families who report positive growth and improvement in their children. However, recent reviews reveal significant concerns about management changes, staff responsiveness to basic care needs, and billing practices that have allegedly declined since leadership changes.

Long history serving the community (nearly 20 years)passionate and kind staffchildren show learning and developmental growth
Address
520 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 468-8287
Quality
Lene'S Daily Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lene's Daily Child Care II receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong parent communication. The majority of reviewers report their children are happy and excited to attend. One negative review alleges poor handling of payment issues and a child injury incident with lack of management follow-up.

Kind and nurturing staffclean facilityexcellent parent communication
Address
238 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4744
Quality
Peaks Little Angels II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

PEAKS LITTLE ANGELS II receives mixed reviews with significant polarization between parents. Long-term families praise the educational focus, trips, projects, and staff professionalism, while recent reviewers report serious concerns about management communication, arbitrary dismissals of children, and unprofessional conduct by leadership.

Educational focusfield trips and projectsprofessional staff
Address
5223 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 747-7867
Butterfly Kisses Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Butterfly Kisses Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, cleanliness, learning opportunities, and reasonable pricing. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including lack of supervision, poor health incident response, inadequate adjustment periods for new students, and safety issues.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityorganized environment
Address
2816 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 856-6346
Places And Spaces For Growth Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
6041 Drexel Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 878-8875
Grace Community Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
29 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8270
Shake Rattle And Roll Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1214 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 223-3766
Quality
Northern Home For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Northern Home for Children receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the supportive staff, helpful services, and caring environment. One concern noted was occasional delays in paperwork follow-up.

Supportive and caring staffhelpful services beyond childcaresafe and welcoming environment
Address
5301 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 482-2142
Child'S Conceptions
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Child's Conceptions (Pooh Corner) has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, invested staff, thoughtful curriculum, and strong community. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about leadership, cleanliness, supervision, deposit refund practices, and limited learning materials.

caring and invested staffthoughtful and creative curriculumstrong parent community
Address
311 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 843-3082
Quality
Olde City Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL has highly polarized reviews. Most recent parents praise the caring staff, enriching activities, and positive child experiences since a director change. However, some parents report serious safety and hygiene concerns including unsupervised children and inadequate sanitation.

Affordableconvenient locationcaring and attentive staff
Address
45 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 925-5020
Quality
Lene'S Daily Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lene's Daily Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong parent communication. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in learning. However, one parent reported a serious negative experience involving payment issues and an injury, claiming lack of responsiveness from staff and management.

Nurturing and kind staffclean facilityexcellent parent communication
Address
6418 1/2 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 937-7985
Quality
Divine Toddler Town Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
2704 W Girard Ave, Apt 06, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 232-2257
Rene'S Arch Day Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Rene's Arch Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Long-term satisfied parents praise the educational focus, diverse environment, and family-oriented approach. However, multiple recent reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, inappropriate restraint practices, unprofessional staff conduct, and restricted parent access to children.

Educational focusdiverse environmentfamily-oriented approach
Address
151 E Roosevelt Blvd, # 53, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 331-6110
Quality
Alphabet Academy Of Phila LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Alphabet Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the engaging staff, cleanliness, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged physical mistreatment of children, poor hygiene practices, high staff turnover, and management's dismissive response to parent complaints.

Engaging staff who provide age-appropriate activitiesclean facilityconvenient location and hours
Address
1020 N Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 239-0600
Diversified Community Services At Mcdaniel School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
1901 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 336-5510
Quality
Keepin Kidz Happy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

KEEPIN KIDZ HAPPY II receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the learning environment, staff quality, and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including a child injury incident, disorganization, and unprofessional ownership.

Diverse environmentchild learning and growthstaff quality (especially Ms. Kim)
Address
6902 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Olde City Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Olde City Day School receives mixed reviews with significant variation in experiences. Most recent reviews praise the center highly, particularly following a director change, citing engaged staff, enriching activities, and happy children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision lapses and hygiene practices.

Affordableconvenient locationcaring and attentive staff
Address
12 S Letitia St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 925-0200
Hope Rising Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
7014 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 365-5637
Quality
Prodigy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Prodigy Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews for its caring teachers, clean facility, engaging curriculum, and strong parent communication. However, concerns have been raised about administrative communication, parking management, and health/safety protocols regarding disease outbreak notifications.

Kind and patient teachersacademic and social-emotional growthexcellent parent-teacher communication
Address
3345 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 228-8768
Quality
Heavenly Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
251 W Duncannon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 455-5224
Quality
Little Wonders Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Wonders Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents with 10 five-star reviews highlighting the caring, attentive staff and director Mila. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-prepared for school entry. The facility is noted for cleanliness, convenient location, and strong communication with families.

caring and attentive staffdirector Milachildren enjoy attending
Address
15100 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 677-7133
Quality
Greg'S Rainbow Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2642 W Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 430-0054
Community Preschool And Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
18 N 40th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(412) 281-1705
Buttons And Bows Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Buttons and Bows Childcare has received mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's ability to acclimate children, balance of play and learning, and preparedness for kindergarten. However, negative reviews cite rude and unprofessional behavior from the owner and staff. Note: One review indicates the daycare is closed following the owner's passing.

Staff helps children adjust to schoolgood balance of play and learningchildren well-prepared academically
Address
5845 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 748-8193
Quality
Shane'S Friends Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shane's Friends Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff described as caring, nurturing, and treating children like their own. Parents highlight developmental improvements in their children, engaging activities, cleanliness, and excellent communication. One parent criticized the facility for not maintaining the sidewalk.

Caring and loving staffnurturing environmentdevelopmental progress (speech
Address
1340 W Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 467-7544
Quality
See Saw Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

See Saw Daycare has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the nurturing and educational environment, while others report serious concerns including staff misconduct, a lost child incident, and unprofessional behavior.

nurturing environmenteducational programmingpositive experiences with enrollment continuity
Address
3212 Ryan Ave, # 14, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 808-8889
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 929 all daycares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Philadelphia, 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
Philadelphia offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 857 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 24 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 46 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 Philadelphia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Philadelphia 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.