Best Daycare Centers in Philadelphia, PA
Compare 929 daycare centers in Philadelphia. Average rating: 4.21/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Daycares
- 929
- Avg rating
- 4.21/5
- Parent reviews
- 4,793
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 257
Philadelphia has 929 licensed daycares with 4,793 parent reviews averaging 4.21/5.257 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 19146 (avg 4.73 stars), while 19143 has the largest selection (51 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Alphabet Alley4.8 score5(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 - 2Beasley'S Phase II Child Care4.8 score5(20)
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 - 3God'S Garden4.8 score5(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 - 4The Children'S Community School4.8 score5(20)
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 - 5Half Pint Day Care Center4.8 score5(20)
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 - 6Kids Advantage Daycare4.8 score5(20)
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 - 7The Giving Tree4.75 score5(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 - 8Antonelli Family Daycare Ctr 24.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 9Ethel Trice Day Care Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 10Pieces Of The Puzzle Learning Center INC4.72 score4.9(20)
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 555 daycares with Google ratings in Philadelphia
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 4,793 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Philadelphia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Philadelphia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19146 | 23 | 4.73 | 7 | |
| 19115 | 10 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 19103 | 14 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 19118 | 5 | 4.55 | 2 | |
| 19122 | 12 | 4.53 | 4 | |
| 19143 | 51 | 4.5 | 18 | |
| 19148 | 26 | 4.49 | 10 | |
| 19147 | 14 | 4.49 | 7 | |
| 19125 | 9 | 4.45 | 3 | |
| 19136 | 16 | 4.42 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Philadelphia (8–458 children)
Small
up to 30 children
138
Medium
31–75 children
202
Large
76–150 children
145
Very Large
150+ children
72
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Philadelphia based on parent reviews
Alphabet Alley
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.
Beasley'S Phase II Child Care
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.
God'S Garden
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.
The Children'S Community School
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.
Half Pint Day Care Center
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.
Kids Advantage Daycare
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.
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Daycare Centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia offers 929 childcare options, ranging from large centers to small home-based programs, giving parents a wide array of choices for their children's early education. The most frequently praised aspect of these centers is the combination of a clean facility and a safe environment where children genuinely enjoy attending. For those prioritizing high ratings, the 19107 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with consistently strong performance across its local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Philadelphia have an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 across 555 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 4,793 parent reviews. Parents in Philadelphia most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and welcoming atmosphere.
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.
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One parent reports serious safety concerns, alleging that staff allowed a child to physically abuse their daughter by pulling hair, hitting, and spitting on her. The reviewer also claims staff neglected hygiene needs, resulting in their child wetting themselves and developing a rash before being changed.
- Address
- 2254 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 765-5040
- Address
- 1827 E Somerset St, # 35, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 423-3817
Creative Minds C.C.L.C. has mixed reviews with stark contrasts. One parent praised the center as professional, but multiple parents reported serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, alleged physical discipline of children, a hit-and-run incident involving a van driver, and preferential treatment of certain families. Several reviewers called for regulatory inspections.
- Address
- 1300 N 60th St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 473-3447
One parent describes the staff as mean and horrible. The single review provided offers no positive feedback regarding the childcare services.
- Address
- 5501 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 843-0600
- Quality
Parents report severe operational failures, including immediate expulsion without notice, unresponsive management, and rigid payment policies requiring money orders. Concerns also extend to alleged inappropriate content exposure, lack of religious instruction despite the center's name, and unprofessional conduct by staff.
- Address
- 426 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 634-0890
Creative Minds Learning Academy has highly polarized reviews. While a small number of parents praise the staff's kindness, cleanliness, and curriculum, the majority report serious concerns including staff rudeness, alleged physical abuse, inadequate facilities, poor hygiene, discriminatory treatment, and documented state violations.
- Address
- 2025 S Simpson St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 729-2480
- Quality
One parent describes the director as insensitive and advises parents to keep receipts for cash payments, while another review cites poor supervision and unsafe practices. Despite these concerns, some staff members are praised for being polite and caring.
- Address
- 4801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 431-1985
One parent describes the director as insensitive and advises keeping cash receipts, while noting that some staff members are polite and caring. Another review cites poor supervision and unsafe practices as significant concerns.
- Address
- 4828 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 457-7223
One parent criticizes the director for being insensitive and advises keeping receipts for cash payments, while also noting that some staff members are polite and caring. Another review alleges poor supervision and unsafe practices within the center.
- Address
- 6708 N Broad St, # 10, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 549-9544
- Quality
One parent reports that the center's quality has declined, describing the experience as having 'went down hill.'
- Address
- 2801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 426-6220
One parent reports hearing horror stories about the owners' aggressive behavior, stating they would never bring their children near the facility because of these accounts. No direct negative experiences are claimed by the reviewer, but the reputation concerns are significant enough to deter enrollment.
- Address
- 1730 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (267) 286-6783
- Quality
One parent describes the facility as a "Ghetto daycare," indicating a negative perception of the center's environment or quality. The single review provided offers no positive feedback or specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or safety.
- Address
- 700 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 423-4000
- Quality
Parents report severe allegations including physical abuse, leaving children unattended in vehicles, and general neglect. Feedback describes the facility as 'money hungry' and advises against enrollment, with one reviewer comparing the care to being handled by a 'rabid rat.'
- Address
- 1648 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 755-1310
- Address
- 6531 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 991-1181
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- Address
- 5305 Germantown Ave, # 15, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 849-9457
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- Address
- 4819 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 533-1010
- Address
- 1422 W Venango St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 223-5140
- Quality
- Address
- 7206 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 924-4533
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Brightside Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents consistently praising individual teachers and staff for their care and communication. However, some parents report operational challenges including insufficient staffing during drop-off times and concerns about transportation logistics.
- Address
- 111 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 634-4197
- Quality
- Address
- 1949 S 21st St, # 51, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 462-2569
Brightside Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for director Ms. Amanda and her leadership team for creating a safe, organized, and caring environment. Parents emphasize strong communication, professional staff, and positive academic and social development for their children.
- Address
- 1627 Meadow St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 289-9064
- Quality
- Address
- 1932-34 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 468-8567
- Address
- 3929 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 226-6039
- Address
- 3rd And Ontario Streets, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 291-1502
- Address
- 5901 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 924-4588
- Quality
Brightside Academy Early Care & Education #7 in Philadelphia receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the teachers' support, cleanliness, and director's communication, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns including staff tardiness, understaffing, unprofessionalism, and safety incidents.
- Address
- 341 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 291-1553
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- Address
- 2121 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 563-3637
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- Address
- 2148 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 465-5112
- Address
- 6738 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 927-7777
- Address
- 6315 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 729-9684
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