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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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Rainbow Junction Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Rainbow Junction receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the professional, caring staff, engaging activities, and child development focus. However, two parents report significant concerns about management changes, inadequate services for children with special needs, and staffing inconsistencies.

Professional and organized staffloving and caring teacherscreative activities
Address
1030 Carlisle Rd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 843-3841
Quality
Creative Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Day Care for its caring, committed staff who build strong relationships with children and families. Multiple long-term families report positive experiences across all age groups, with children showing educational progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. Parents appreciate the director's responsiveness and the safe, nurturing environment.

Caring and committed staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational progress in academics and development
Address
3150 Grenway Rd, Dover, PA
Phone
(717) 764-4801
Quality
Kountry Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kountry Kids Day Care has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies in parent experiences. While some parents praise the engaging activities, good communication, and accommodating staff, others report serious concerns about special needs accommodation, staff behavior, and billing practices.

Daily communication and progress reportsengaging crafts and activitiesnice facility with gym and playground
Address
118 Pleasant Acres Rd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 840-0713
Head Start/Early Head Start Of York County
Headstart Programs
3.7

One parent describes the center as an awesome place that benefits many children by providing preschool and home-based learning to prepare kids for school success. The review highlights the organization's value to families in need and its positive impact on the youth in the community.

benefits many kidshelps families in needprepares kids for school success
Address
339 E Cottage Pl, York, PA
Phone
(717) 793-3782
Quality
Brookline Kids Preschool At Brookline
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Brookline Kids Preschool for its caring, engaged staff who provide a strong educational foundation and individual attention to each child. Multiple reviews highlight successful kindergarten transitions, enriching activities, and positive family communication. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings.

Caring and patient staffstrong academic curriculumkindergarten readiness
Address
1036 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 531-1059
Quality
Mama'S Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for MAMA'S LITTLE ANGELS LEARNING CENTER is split, with some parents highlighting strong academic support and caring staff, while others report significant administrative failures and poor communication. Specific complaints include unresponsive phone lines, lost paperwork, and a lack of response regarding enrollment logistics and child belongings.

supportive environmentfocus on EnglishSpanish
Address
2821 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 323-3131
Quality
Childcare Unlimited INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports an extremely positive experience, describing the center as the best. However, other reviewers highlight significant operational issues, including unresponsive phone lines and concerns about the safety of the parking lot at night.

Positive experience
Address
565 S Queen St, Littlestown, PA
Phone
(717) 359-9015
Quality
Echo Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for ECHO Child Development Center presents conflicting experiences, with one parent highlighting that multiple generations of their family felt well-prepared for school and well cared for, while another criticizes the facility for poor security and unprofessional staff interactions. The single negative review cites open doors and inappropriate speech toward children as major concerns.

Prepared children for regular schoolwell cared forexperienced staff across generations
Address
23 S Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA
Phone
(724) 438-8166
Quality
A Time For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the small program's family-like atmosphere and positive work environment, while another describes a horrific experience that led them to withdraw their child due to safety concerns.

small program sizefamily-like atmospherepositive work environment
Address
616 Centre St, Ashland, PA
Phone
(570) 875-5090
Smart Start Academy Of West Phila
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Smart Start Academy of West Philadelphia receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns including bullying, yelling staff, unattended children, and a 2-hour lack of response during pickup that required police involvement.

friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitychild development and learning
Address
3901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 307-7305
Small Beginnings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One reviewer rates the center poorly, citing multiple instances of lice infestations and pricing that is high relative to other centers. The feedback indicates a negative experience leading to the family leaving.

Address
828 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA
Phone
(610) 965-5324
New Castle Community Y Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the daycare staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and care quality. Parents consistently mention receiving regular updates, photos, and notifications about their children's activities, meals, and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending and have made friends.

Friendly and kind staffregular communication with parents via messages and photosclean facility
Address
20 W Washington St, New Castle, PA
Phone
(724) 658-8477
Quality
Mom'S House Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Mom's House Day Care Center is a program designed to support single parents pursuing education with affordable childcare. Most parents praise the exceptional staff, family-like atmosphere, monthly parent meetings, and additional resources like food and clothing banks. One parent reported a staff conflict that led to withdrawal from the program.

Affordable scholarships for working/student parentsprofessional and caring stafffamily-oriented environment
Address
415 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA
Phone
(717) 396-6913
Kinder Haus Nursery Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a highly negative experience, citing unprofessional behavior from staff and directors. The reviewer states the facility was unqualified to support their autistic son, resulting in impatience and premature dismissal without adequate assistance.

Address
428 Ranck Rd, New Holland, PA
Phone
(717) 355-5780
Quality
The Children'S Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This listing appears to have reviews for a senior living facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and homelike atmosphere of the memory support and assisted living units. One reviewer noted poor communication from the admissions department.

Compassionate and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesmodern amenities
Address
300 W Lemon St, Lititz, PA
Phone
(717) 626-6021
Steps To Success
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Some parents describe the center as a supportive, friendly environment with engaging activities and caring staff who treat children like their own. Conversely, one reviewer reports a rude phone interaction and cites a friend's account of disrespectful staff behavior and cursing toward children.

caring stafffriendly environmentengaging activities
Address
56 Hillcrest Ave, Leola, PA
Phone
(717) 656-6336
Quality
Learning Ladder Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Ladder Schools receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Most parents praise staff warmth, engagement, and care quality, but recent reviews raise serious safety concerns including overcapacity issues, inadequate incident reporting, and supervision gaps.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsflexible scheduling
Address
417 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA
Phone
(717) 560-0041
Quality
Society Of Little Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the facility as providing minimal supervision and neglect, citing serious injuries to their children that required emergency room visits. The reviewer characterizes the staff as uninterested babysitters who engage in verbal abuse and prioritize personal comfort over child safety.

Address
440 Front St, Hellertown, PA
Phone
(610) 838-8297
Hill Street Children'S Center Ll
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Hill Street Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and patient staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and structured learning environment. However, some prospective parents have had negative experiences with phone communication and lack of responsiveness to inquiries.

Patient and friendly staffchildren love attendingdetailed daily reports provided
Address
417 S Lincoln Ave, Walnutport, PA
Phone
(610) 767-7410
Quality
Sayre Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highly recommends the center, citing over eight years of positive experience, safe care, healthy meals, and responsive staff coordination. However, a single negative review questions the authenticity of the positive feedback and expresses concern about the visible presence of children.

long-term satisfactionsafe environmenthealthy meals
Address
349 Hamilton Ave, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 865-5505
Quality
Teddy Bear Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Teddy Bear Day Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, communication, and child development, with parents highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and affordable pricing. However, a few negative reviews raise concerns about staff behavior, lack of support for special needs, and communication issues with parents.

Staff kindness and attentivenessgood communication with parentschild happiness and healthy attachment formation
Address
4623 Lehigh Dr, Walnutport, PA
Phone
(610) 767-7924
Quality
Dekalb Day School 111
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports that the facility is filthy and states they have contacted the state regarding the conditions.

Address
1215 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 731-1078
Dekalb Day School II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the facility as filthy and indicates they have reported the center to state authorities. No positive feedback has been provided in the available reviews.

Address
1321 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 279-9158
Dekalb Day School 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the facility as filthy and indicates they are reporting the location to the state. With no other feedback available, the overall experience remains unclear.

Address
1315 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 279-9158
The Learning Tree Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational programming. Children show measurable developmental progress, and the facility maintains excellent parent communication. Multiple reviews highlight staff members by name and describe the center as a positive, safe environment where children thrive.

Attentive and caring staffstrong early childhood education and academicsdevelopmental progress documented
Address
201 Mill St, Danville, PA
Phone
(570) 275-5102
Quality
Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
79 Mechanic St, Bradford, PA
Phone
(814) 368-8161
Quality
Lil Bean Sprouts Daycare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Lil Bean Sprouts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with consistent praise for caring staff, engaging activities, and child happiness. However, two reviews express serious concerns about owner behavior, specifically bullying and disrespect toward adults. Parents who had positive experiences highlight the facility's organization, communication, and commitment to child safety.

Caring and friendly staffengaging crafts and activitieschildren enjoy attending
Address
530 Lycoming Mall Dr, Muncy, PA
Phone
(570) 538-8246
Quality
Premier Learning Center-Ceb
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
500 N 17th St, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 236-6319
Quality
Chatterbox Day Care Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Chatterbox Day Care for its caring, Christian-based environment led by owner Vanessa Brown. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with staff treating kids like their own family members. Many parents have enrolled multiple children and remained loyal for years, citing the nurturing atmosphere and personal attention as key reasons for their satisfaction.

caring and nurturing staffChristian valuesstrong academic progress
Address
10143 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 371-1830
Miss Ida'S Child Care Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Miss Ida's Child Care Center for providing loving, high-quality care in a clean and organized facility. Staff members are described as friendly, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development and family needs. The center offers educational activities, meals, transportation, and strong communication with families.

Caring and welcoming staffclean and secure facilityeducational and fun activities
Address
707 Chartiers Ave, Mc Kees Rocks, PA
Phone
(412) 919-9700

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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.