Best Daycare Centers in Reading, PA
Compare 70 daycare centers in Reading. Average rating: 4.08/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Reading, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Daycares
- 70
- Avg rating
- 4.08/5
- Parent reviews
- 512
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 16
Reading has 70 licensed daycares with 512 parent reviews averaging 4.08/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 19608 (avg 4.63 stars), while 19605 has the largest selection (11 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Reading
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.
- 1St. Albans Learning Center4.67 score5(10)
2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
St. Albans Learning Center in Reading, Pennsylvania receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciate the balance of academics, play, creativity, and outdoor activities. The school is commended for strong communication, compassionate staff, and a nurturing environment.
Kind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalance of play and academicsart and creativity integration - 2Early Beginnings4.64 score5(9)
1459 Moss St, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Early Beginnings Daycare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong parent communication, and positive developmental progress in children. Director Sandra is specifically noted for going above and beyond.
Caring and compassionate staffexcellent parent communicationchild development and learning progresssafe and fun environment - 3Early Beginnings II4.62 score5(8)
13 S 4th St, # 15, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Early Beginnings II receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication between teachers and families, noting that children develop foundational skills like potty training, writing, and social behaviors while feeling happy and well-cared-for.
Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationcomprehensive early learning curriculumclean facilities - 4Children'S Journey4.6 score4.9(10)
600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Children's Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong communication through daily updates, homemade meals, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
Caring and loving staffexcellent communication via app with photos and activity updateshomemade foodwell-behaved children - 5Joy Garden Creative Center4.58 score5(7)
525 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Joy Garden Creative Center in Reading, PA receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental improvements in their children's confidence, independence, social skills, and academic progress. Families appreciate the Montessori-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
Caring and passionate staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and growthconfidence building - 6Sweet Little Smiles LLC4.58 score5(7)
440 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sweet Little Smiles LLC is a pediatric dental center in Reading, Pennsylvania specializing in tongue and lip tie revisions. Parents and referring providers consistently praise Dr. Milca for her exceptional clinical expertise, compassionate bedside manner, and collaborative approach to patient care. The office is noted for its child-friendly environment and comprehensive, family-centered treatment philosophy.
Dr. Milca's clinical expertise in pediatric dentistry and f - 7Bethany Daycare4.58 score4.8(13)
164 Douglass St, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Bethany Baptist Church, not a daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for Bethany Daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania.
None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare - 8Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
2250 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Learning Ladder Academy for excellent staff care, strong communication, and structured learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate visible growth in skills and friendships. Multiple parents report switching from other daycares specifically to this center due to superior quality and care standards.
Caring and warm staffexcellent parent communicationsecure facilitystructured learning combined with play - 9Sunshine Cottage4.51 score4.7(13)
4453 Penn Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sunshine Cottage is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children are engaged, happy, and receive individualized attention. The center is noted for creative activities, field trips, and going above and beyond in child education and care.
Caring and friendly stafffamily-oriented atmosphereengaging activities and field tripsindividualized attention due to small size - 10Albright Early Learning Center4.4 score4.6(10)
3040 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Albright Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational quality. Parents consistently highlight the center's strong social-emotional learning program, excellent communication, and safe facilities that help children thrive from infancy through pre-K. One parent reported dissatisfaction with communication, but this was a significant outlier among otherwise glowing reviews.
caring and engaged staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong social-emotional learning (SEL) programexcellent communication with daily photos and updates
Rating Distribution
Based on 47 daycares with Google ratings in Reading
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 512 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Reading, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Reading zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19608 | 9 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 19602 | 6 | 4.43 | 2 | |
| 19605 | 11 | 4.24 | 4 | |
| 19607 | 6 | 4.1 | 1 | |
| 19606 | 7 | 3.97 | 0 | |
| 19604 | 10 | 3.88 | 2 | |
| 19610 | 8 | 3.85 | 1 | |
| 19601 | 10 | 3.79 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Reading (20–260 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
20
Large
76–150 children
18
Very Large
150+ children
8
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Reading based on parent reviews
St. Albans Learning Center
2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA
St. Albans Learning Center in Reading, Pennsylvania receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciate the balance of academics, play, creativity, and outdoor activities. The school is commended for strong communication, compassionate staff, and a nurturing environment.
Early Beginnings
1459 Moss St, Reading, PA
Early Beginnings Daycare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong parent communication, and positive developmental progress in children. Director Sandra is specifically noted for going above and beyond.
Early Beginnings II
13 S 4th St, # 15, Reading, PA
Early Beginnings II receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication between teachers and families, noting that children develop foundational skills like potty training, writing, and social behaviors while feeling happy and well-cared-for.
Children'S Journey
600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA
Children's Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong communication through daily updates, homemade meals, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
Joy Garden Creative Center
525 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA
Joy Garden Creative Center in Reading, PA receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental improvements in their children's confidence, independence, social skills, and academic progress. Families appreciate the Montessori-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
Sweet Little Smiles LLC
440 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA
Sweet Little Smiles LLC is a pediatric dental center in Reading, Pennsylvania specializing in tongue and lip tie revisions. Parents and referring providers consistently praise Dr. Milca for her exceptional clinical expertise, compassionate bedside manner, and collaborative approach to patient care. The office is noted for its child-friendly environment and comprehensive, family-centered treatment philosophy.
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Daycare types in Reading
Daycare Centers in Reading, Pennsylvania
This directory profiles 70 childcare centers in Reading, Pennsylvania, helping you navigate a diverse mix of independent providers and larger organizations. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, noting that many centers maintain clean facilities and employ caring, attentive staff who offer flexible scheduling. You will also find standout options in specific neighborhoods, with the 19608 zip code currently leading in average ratings across its nine facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Reading have an average rating of 4.08 out of 5 across 47 rated facilities, with 34% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 512 parent reviews. Parents in Reading most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and flexible scheduling.
When choosing a daycare in Reading, 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 Reading
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Reviews are sharply divided. Three parents praise recent leadership changes under a new director, citing improved care, communication, and staff professionalism. Three other parents report serious concerns including neglect, mistreatment of children with disabilities, poor hygiene, and lack of appropriate care protocols.
- Address
- 90 George St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 921-1141
- Quality
Parents consistently praise the Kindercare Learning Center Wyomissing location (note: reviews reference Wyomissing location, not Reading address listed) for exceptional staff care, child development, and emotional support. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff attentiveness, clean facilities, and successful transitions for children including those with special needs.
- Address
- 865 Berkshire Blvd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 376-6615
- Quality
- Address
- 110 Woodland Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 376-6011
- Quality
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at Spring Ridge for its exceptional care, experienced teachers, and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental progress both socially and intellectually. Staff are described as caring, professional, and supportive of families throughout their parenting journey.
- Address
- 25 Commerce Dr, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 478-8876
- Quality
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at Spring Ridge for exceptional care, experienced teachers, and a nurturing learning environment. Children show strong developmental growth both socially and intellectually, and staff provide supportive guidance to parents. Facilities are clean, well-maintained, and welcoming.
- Address
- 10 Commerce Dr, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 478-8876
- Quality
- Address
- 240 Franklin St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 374-8480
- Quality
BCIU Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising its support for children with autism and overall quality care. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns about staff condescension, inadequate child supervision, inconsistent communication with parents, and parking lot management issues.
- Address
- 1601 Haak St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 371-8400
- Address
- 600 Governor Dr, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 775-5080
- Address
- 3836 Penn Ave, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (484) 525-7010
- Quality
- Address
- 4201 Stoudts Ferry Bridge, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 926-6420
- Quality
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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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 64 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities