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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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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
The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Plains, PA receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, child development, and affordability. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about staff supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and child safety.

caring and family-like staffclean and bright facilityaffordable
Address
270 S River St, Plains, PA
Phone
(570) 819-9380
Quality
Sheryl Buffington'S Daycare & Preschool Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent reports a positive four-year experience, highlighting strong communication and successful social outcomes for their child. Another review briefly notes that the staff is friendly.

long-term satisfactioneffective communicationstrong peer friendships
Address
325 Sunset Dr, Butler, PA
Phone
(724) 234-5410
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Norma De Hoyos Day Care 3 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Norma De Hoyos Day Care 3 for its clean, welcoming environment and caring staff. Reviews highlight the director Sylvia and staff's genuine care for children, nutritious home-cooked meals, and diverse activities. The facility's 24/7 hours and school transportation services are additional conveniences parents appreciate.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffhome-cooked meals
Address
215 W Douglass St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 371-8400
Quality
Norma De Hoyos Day Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Norma De Hoyos Day Care 2 receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and family-oriented approach. Parents highlight the director Sylvia's kindness, nutritious home-cooked meals, and diverse activities including field trips and holiday events. The 24/7 hours and school busing are noted as convenient features that support working families.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitieshome-cooked meals
Address
810 Oley St, Fl 2, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 406-5950
Quality
Mifflinburg Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes a highly positive experience with staff care and child learning at Summit, while two others report severe concerns regarding aggressive behavior and impatience by teachers. The facility is also referred to as Summit Early Learning and MIFFLINBURG CHILDRENS CENTER in these accounts.

Amazing facility and employeesgenuine caresignificant learning for children
Address
105 Quail Ln, Mifflinburg, PA
Phone
(570) 966-1850
Quality
Treehouse Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Feedback for this center-based daycare is mixed, with some parents praising the experienced staff and engaging activities, while others report significant concerns regarding the program's structure and professionalism. One reviewer highlights the teachers' helpfulness and the children's enjoyment of various activities, whereas another criticizes the lack of developmental separation and unprofessional handling of the enrollment process.

helpful and understanding teachers20+ years of experienceengaging art projects and outdoor games
Address
8700 Breinigsville Rd, Breinigsville, PA
Phone
(610) 841-8110
Quality
A-Z Learning Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes a significant improvement in staff certification and professionalism, noting that the center provides rigorous academic and historical education for young children. In contrast, a former child of the facility reports experiencing mental and physical abuse, including withholding water as punishment.

certified teachersprofessional staffstrong academic curriculum including alphabets and science
Address
613 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono, PA
Phone
(570) 839-3300
Little Blessings Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Blessings receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, bilingual capabilities, and transportation services. However, two parents reported serious concerns about staff friendliness, cleanliness, and child care quality. The facility is generally described as secure and family-oriented by satisfied customers.

Caring and sweet staffbilingual (English/Spanish) servicestransportation to and from school
Address
41 N 13th St, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 554-0520
Quality
Olney Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the wonderful staff and attentive instruction for multiple children. However, other reviewers report serious concerns, including inadequate support for special needs children and allegations of worker assault and physical abuse toward toddlers.

wonderful staffattentive to parentsfriendly teachers
Address
5317 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 324-0100
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Oak Lane Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents highlight the warm, outdoor-focused environment and caring staff, while a minority of reviewers criticize the leadership and educational outcomes.

warm environmentloving teachersoutdoor exploration
Address
975 Westtown Road, Westtown Twp, PA
Phone
(610) 399-7580
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Weigelstown Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Weigelstown Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and quality educational programs. However, one parent reported significant communication failures and unclear waitlist management that led to disappointment and frustration.

experienced and caring staffexcellent communicationattentive to children's health needs
Address
2970 Grenway Rd, Dover, PA
Phone
(717) 764-6310
Quality
Today'S Child At Harris
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights the staff's hands-on approach and the safe, nurturing environment, while another long-term attendee notes that most teachers are nice but mentions specific staff members with attitude issues and balanced punishments. A third review offers no specific feedback, describing the center simply as 'trash.'

hands-on teacherssafe environmentnurturing atmosphere
Address
Sharon & Blackstone Avenue, Collingdale, PA
Phone
(610) 532-2476
Sonrise Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Feedback for Sonrise Christian Day School is mixed, with one parent highlighting significant positive behavioral changes and strong teacher relationships, while another details a negative experience involving hygiene issues, staff hostility, and allegations of biased treatment. The contrasting accounts suggest that outcomes may vary significantly depending on the specific classroom environment and staff interactions.

Teachers are described as incredible and motivatingchildren show improved intelligence and social skillschildren are happy and eager to attend
Address
1627 Chichester Ave, Marcus Hook, PA
Phone
(610) 494-4210
Quality
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Friends Nursery has highly polarized reviews, with five parents praising warm, caring staff and a clean, well-organized environment, while four parents reported serious concerns including late openings, inadequate diaper changes leading to severe rash, unprofessional director behavior, inconsistent illness policies, unscheduled closures with continued payment requirements, and inappropriate responses to toddler behavior.

Caring and courteous staffclean facil
Address
433 E Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA
Phone
(610) 446-6717
Quality
Community Concern 13 - Marston Street Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents expressing satisfaction with the cleanliness and teaching quality, while others report severe neglect and physical injury. One detailed account describes a child sustaining a broken collarbone over several hours without medical attention or notification, alleging staff dismissive behavior and failure to follow safety protocols.

cleanlinessgood teacherseducational focus
Address
2721 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 236-6502
Quality
Childspace West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights exceptional staff support and significant developmental progress, including literacy and social skills, while others report serious safety concerns regarding staff smoking with infants in strollers and instances of rude administrative behavior. The few reviews so far mention a stark contrast between high-quality educational engagement and alarming neglect of basic safety and courtesy standards.

supportive staffimproved literacy skillssocial development
Address
4910 Wyalusing Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 473-3791
Berks County Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise the center for comprehensive family support including housing assistance and mentorship, particularly for families in crisis. Negative reviews report inconsistent service delivery, unresponsiveness from leadership, and complaints that assistance is selectively provided.

Comprehensive support serviceshousing assistancementorship programs
Address
113 S 2nd St, # 121, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 988-8168
Quality
Begin With Us Child Care And Preschool,Bld B
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Begin With Us Child Care and Preschool for its welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong focus on early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. The center is commended for its play-based curriculum aligned with state standards, engaging extracurricular activities, and responsive administration. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with excellent preparation for kindergarten.

Address
729 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 941-1061
Quality
Begin With Us Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Begin With Us Childcare and Preschool in Altoona receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, praising the welcoming staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum aligned with early learning standards, and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, safe environment, and excellent summer camp program.

welcoming and caring staffbright and organized classroomssafe and spaci
Address
710 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 941-1061
Begin With Us Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Begin With Us Child Care and Preschool for its welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong focus on early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring teachers, engaging curriculum aligned with state standards, and excellent outdoor spaces. Families report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and developmentally while attending.

Welcoming and caring staffbright and well-organized classroomssafe and spacious playground
Address
711 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 944-4653
Quality
Begin With Us Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Begin With Us Childcare and Preschool for its welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong focus on early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, benefit from varied extracurricular activities and field trips, and arrive at kindergarten well-prepared. Parents appreciate the responsive leadership and caring environment.

welcoming and caring staffbright and organized classroomssafe playground with ample outdoor space
Address
703 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 941-1061
Quality
Lots Of Love Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent reports a severe incident involving an employee named Dawn Banks assaulting a pregnant woman near the facility, resulting in an emergency C-section and a police report. This account details a serious safety and legal concern rather than typical childcare operations.

Address
368 W Princess St, York, PA
Phone
(717) 848-8161
End Of The Rainbow Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

End of the Rainbow Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise caring and professional staff, while others report serious concerns about staff attitudes, lack of accommodation for children with learning differences or behavioral needs, and abrupt dismissals with minimal notice.

Caring and professional teacherstrustworthy stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
35 Kirkland Dr, Red Lion, PA
Phone
(717) 246-6193
Quality
S. Hanover Ymca Children'S Learning Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights that their grandson enthusiastically enjoys attending, noting the staff is wonderful with children and the facility is clean and bright. The reviewer expresses comfort with drop-off procedures from the first day.

enthusiastic child engagementwonderful staffclean and bright facility
Address
1011 Baltimore St, Hanover, PA
Phone
(717) 632-2029
Red Apple
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Red Apple receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Three parents praise the friendly staff, loving environment, and their children's happiness and well-being. Three other parents report serious concerns including unexplained bruises, neglect, and have filed complaints with state licensing authorities.

friendly and amazing staffchildren happy and well-lovedpositive experiences over multiple years
Address
1001 Old Hickory Ln, Clairton, PA
Phone
(412) 650-0912
Quality
Cynthia Franck'S Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent reports a highly positive experience with two children, while another describes a serious physical altercation involving a teacher during summer camp. The limited feedback highlights both satisfaction and significant safety concerns.

Positive experience with multiple children
Address
12134 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 798-8260
Quality
Eastminster Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Eastminster Child Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the baby room staff, particularly Ms. Marsha and Ms. Monet, for their warmth, professionalism, and communication with parents. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged employee theft of payments, poor administrative handling of complaints, and lack of responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and warm staff in baby roomprompt and professional communicationdaily updates on infant needs
Address
250 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 661-1242
Quality
1st Years Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent reports a positive preschool experience with daily activity updates, while another describes a negative interaction with new owners as weird and unprofessional. The contrasting feedback highlights potential concerns regarding staff professionalism and suitability for non-verbal children.

Daily updates on activitiesenjoyable preschool environment
Address
925 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 247-7964
Quality
Frankie'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Frankie's World is a specialized medical daycare in Philadelphia that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the qualified, caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality care for children with special medical needs. One parent reported a negative interaction with a staff member they felt was disrespectful and unprofessional.

Caring and qualified staffwarm and welcoming atmospherespecialized care for children with medical/special needs
Address
1011 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 763-3015
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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.