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4,599 Daycare Centers in Pennsylvania

Browse 4,599 daycare centers across Pennsylvania. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Pennsylvania

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Pennsylvania can make the decision-making process smoother.

Pennsylvania has about 4,599 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Pennsylvania. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Pennsylvania

There are 4,599 daycares in Pennsylvania: 13 headstart facilities, 191 before/after school centers, 106 religious facility daycares, and 4,289 childcare and preschool centers.

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Kendal-Crosslands Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This facility appears to be a retirement community rather than a daycare center. Reviews are exclusively positive, with family members praising the caring staff, beautiful grounds, quality food, and wide range of amenities and activities available to residents.

Friendly and professional staffhome-like atmospherebeautiful facilities and grounds
Address
1109 E Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA
Phone
(610) 338-8552
Quality
Atlantic Coast Anthletic Clup, L.P.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

ATLANTIC COAST ATHLETIC CLUB is a full-service fitness and wellness center that parents praise for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and comprehensive amenities. Members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, diverse class offerings, aquatics programs, and childcare services as key reasons for their satisfaction. The facility maintains high standards across all departments and creates a non-judgmental environment for fitness.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffe
Address
1130 Mcdermott Dr, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 431-1700
Curiosity Corner Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Curiosity Corner Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong child development, detailed daily communication, and well-maintained facilities. One parent expressed concerns about support for children with autism spectrum disorder or disabilities.

caring and communicative staffwelcoming environmentstrong child development and learning activities
Address
2970 Upper Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA
Phone
(610) 857-7258
Quality
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the toddler program for its warm, caring environment and experienced, dedicated teachers who have been with the center for many years. The facility is described as welcoming and part of an active Jewish community. One parent reported a negative phone interaction.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm and caring environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
1001 Remington Rd, Wynnewood, PA
Phone
(610) 649-9530
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Creative Kids Child Development, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Creative Kids Child Development receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented staff and strong management under director Kat. Parents highlight their children's comfort, learning, and emotional bonds formed at the center, with many expressing reluctance to leave. The small class sizes and personalized attention are frequently cited as key strengths.

caring and loving staffstrong leadership and managementsmall class sizes allowing individual attention
Address
3011 Garrett Rd, # 13, Drexel Hill, PA
Phone
(610) 622-2225
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The Caring Heart Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

One parent describes the center as the best place for their children, highlighting loving teachers who successfully potty-trained their two boys. The reviewer also notes that the children acquired significant educational skills under the staff's care.

loving teacherseffective potty trainingeducational skill development
Address
Bailey & Holly Roads, Yeadon, PA
Phone
(610) 259-9294
Growing Toogether Learning Center 2, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Growing Together Learning Center 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, compassionate ownership, flexibility, and strong communication, with many families having enrolled for multiple years or generations. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, engaging learning activities, and genuine family-like treatment of all children.

Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and knowledgeable teacherskind and approachable owners
Address
100 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(484) 461-1390
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Growing Together Lc 3 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Growing Together LC 3 is highly regarded by parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, educational quality, and flexibility. Many families have remained with the center for extended periods, citing trust and strong developmental outcomes for their children.

Caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean and safe facility
Address
65 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 715-5877
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The Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

One parent highlights the staff's passion and the center's clean, sanitary environment, noting that the engaging mix of activities like arts, cooking, and outdoor play helped alleviate initial reluctance about daycare. While the cost is described as high, the reviewer feels the quality justifies the expense. Another parent simply expresses satisfaction with the teachers and overall experience.

passionate teachersengaging activities (artscrafts
Address
25 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA
Phone
(610) 565-5108
Quality
Growing Together Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Growing Together Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for many years. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and strong developmental support for children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, flexibility, and supportive management.

Warm and nurturing environmentexperienced and dedicated teachersstrong child development outcomes
Address
6910 Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 352-2225
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Time For Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Time for Tots (Early Learning Children's Academy) receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple age groups and services. Parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, strong communication, cleanliness, and a family-oriented environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children in care.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communicationclean and organized facility
Address
6613 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 742-2972
C Campbell'S Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents highlight the high-quality academic instruction and engaging activities, noting that their children have learned skills like singing the ABCs and counting. Reviewers also appreciate the owner's responsiveness to issues and the staff's dedication, with one family citing over five years of positive attendance.

Strong academic focusengaging fun activitiesresponsive and kind owner
Address
4953 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 457-7349
Thankful Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Thankful Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the loving staff, educational quality, and community-oriented approach. Many parents report long-term enrollment spanning multiple years, citing experienced teachers and a faith-based environment. One negative review was submitted with no specific details.

Experienced and caring stafffamily-like treatment of childrenstrong educational foundation
Address
3200 N 17th St, # 02, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 226-6554
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Friends Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents highlight the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and experienced staff, noting that children thrive in a stable, secure environment with outdoor play space. While reviewers praise the balance of professionalism and affection, they note that meals are not provided, though some parents appreciate the control this offers over their child's diet.

loving and welcoming staffexperienced and stable teamsecure campus
Address
1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 241-1701
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Mt Zion United Methodist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews available are primarily about the church facility itself rather than the child care center specifically. Parents express strong attachment to Mt. Zion as their home church, praising its welcoming atmosphere and community significance, though child care services are not directly addressed in the feedback.

Warm and inviting atmosphereStrong sense of communityLong-standing family history with the church
Address
1530-38 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 684-4181
West Philadelphia Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise West Philadelphia Community Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff and quality educational programs. Children show enthusiasm for attending and benefit from enrichment activities like urban gardening and animal education. The facility is noted as affordable and professional, with smooth enrollment processes.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable teachersclean facility
Address
3512 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 386-6408
Murrysville Children'S Cottage Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Goddard School of Murrysville for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant growth academically and emotionally, with parents appreciating daily communication, photos, and a welcoming, clean learning environment. The school is noted as expensive but worth the investment according to reviewers.

Caring and wonderful teacherschild growth and developmentdaily communication and photo updates
Address
3796 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA
Phone
(724) 733-3710
Quality
Ligonier Valley Ymca Child Development Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the Ligonier Valley YMCA as an excellent, well-maintained facility with friendly and professional staff. The center offers diverse amenities including an Olympic-sized pool, fitness classes, youth sports programs, and childcare services. Reviews highlight the clean facilities, welcoming environment, and quality programming for children and adults.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and professional staffOlympic-sized pool with good water temperature
Address
110 W Church St, Ligonier, PA
Phone
(724) 238-8758
Quality
Village Of Fpc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This facility appears to be primarily a senior/adult day center rather than a traditional daycare for children. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly and caring staff, and variety of daily activities including bingo, lunch, jam sessions, and arts programs.

Friendly and caring staffwelcoming atmospherewell-maintained facility
Address
130 Woodland Ct, Brownsville, PA
Phone
(724) 938-8355
Quality
Smartkids Child Care And Learning Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

SmartKids receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, safe environment, educational activities, and field trips. However, some parents reported staff gossip, unprofessional management, safety concerns, and cold treatment from infant room staff.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilitygood educational programs
Address
688 Western Ave, Canonsburg, PA
Phone
(724) 743-3320
A Kid'S Place, Drop In Child Care, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

A Kid's Place receives universal 5-star praise from parents for caring, stable staff, strong leadership from owner Loretta, and quality care across infant through school-age programs. Parents highlight exceptional staff retention, flexible scheduling, affordable pricing, and positive behavioral/developmental outcomes for their children. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and accommodating to special needs.

Caring and experienced staffminimal teacher turnoverinvolved owner/director
Address
20550 Route 19 -, Ste 25, Cranberry Twp, PA
Phone
(724) 772-2363
Kiddie City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kiddie City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff described as caring, personable, and effective at developmental milestones like potty training. Parents appreciate the owner's involvement, security measures, and parent communication. One complaint was raised regarding a safety concern with the van driver.

Caring and personable staffeffective potty training supportowner personally involved in operations
Address
330 Whitestown Rd, Butler, PA
Phone
(724) 282-2334
Quality
Wee Care Early Learning Pre-School And Day Care Ce
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Wee Care is a Keystone Stars 4-Star center in Langhorne with overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff compassion, communication, and child development. One negative review raises concerns about behavioral management inconsistencies across classrooms and classroom age verification practices.

Experienced and caring staffstrong communication via Brightwheel appsafe environment
Address
1271 E Maple Ave, Langhorne, PA
Phone
(215) 757-7878
Quality
Rainbow Academy For Little Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Rainbow Academy is a well-established center (24+ years) in Warminster, PA that parents consistently praise for exceptional staff, engaging outdoor learning activities, and a unique campus with farm animals and multiple play spaces. Parents report strong communication, low staff turnover, and children who are well-prepared and excited to attend. The facility serves infants through elementary-age children with programs including preschool, kindergarten, and summer camp.

Dedicated and caring stafflow staff turnoverhands-on and multimodal learning approaches
Address
226 Grenoble Rd, Warminster, PA
Phone
(215) 355-5650
Quality
First Presbyterian Church Child Care
Church Daycare
4.6

Note: The reviews provided are for the church itself, not the child care program. Reviews praise First Presbyterian Church for its welcoming, non-judgmental atmosphere and community involvement. The facility is described as inclusive and Bible-based with multiple ministries and events.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentfriendly staff and eldersBible-based teachings
Address
5918 Bristol Emilie Rd, Levittown, PA
Phone
(215) 945-5655
Quality
All My Children Child Care/Lrng. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

All My Children Child Care/Learning Center in Perkasie receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, strong teacher retention, enriching curriculum, and individualized attention to children's needs. One negative review raises concerns about student-to-teacher ratios, communication, and safety protocols.

Experienced and qualified teacherslow staff turnoverstrong parent communication
Address
510 N 5th St, Perkasie, PA
Phone
(215) 257-7924
Quality
Little Jems Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Jems Children's Center in Croydon, PA has recently changed ownership and parents report significant improvements under new management. Most reviews praise the caring staff, frequent communication with parents, and engaging activities. However, one parent had a negative experience during their first week, citing poor orientation, inadequate nap time accommodations, and security concerns regarding child pickup.

Attentive and caring staffregular photo updates and communication throughout the dayfun activities
Address
1305 State Rd, Croydon, PA
Phone
(215) 788-8642
Quality
Little Angels Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided are for Spring Valley Church, not Little Angels Academy daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare center
Address
2727 Old Pricetown Rd, Temple, PA
Phone
(610) 939-9966
Boyertown Area Y.M.C.A.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Boyertown Area Y.M.C.A. receives consistently high praise from members for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive amenities. Parents and patrons particularly appreciate the on-site childcare services that enable them to exercise, as well as the quality fitness equipment, classes, and aquatic facilities.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffchildcare services available during workouts
Address
301 W Spring St, Boyertown, PA
Phone
(610) 369-9962
Quality
Christ Church Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.6

One parent describes the staff as very professional and the facility as secure and nice for children. Another review mentions a specific incident related to band camp without providing further details.

professional staffsecure environmentnice facility
Address
16 Fleetwood Rd, Fleetwood, PA
Phone
(610) 682-2638
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Frequently asked questions

There are 4,599 all daycares across Pennsylvania. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Pennsylvania are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Pennsylvania, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Pennsylvania sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Pennsylvania vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.