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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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 4,289 |
| Headstart Programs | 13 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 106 |
| Before or After School | 191 |
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One parent reports a negative experience characterized by inadequate supervision and communication, citing incidents such as children being left outside in heat without water and staff dismissing concerns about lost belongings. The review highlights staff rudeness and poor responsiveness via their messaging app, strongly advising other parents to avoid the program.
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and helpful, appreciating the after-school programs that assist working families. However, another reviewer reports experiencing sexism, unfair treatment, and rude behavior from staff toward their child.
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents report positive experiences with academic and social-emotional development, multiple families describe serious incidents including alleged food allergy mishandling, inappropriate discipline practices, staff unprofessionalism, and inadequate child management during behavioral situations.
One parent describes the center as affordable and safe, noting that staff are friendly and their child has improved socially, though they suggest teachers could be more welcoming. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the staff quality, stating they separate children rather than teaching them.
One parent describes the center as a good, affordable place where staff are friendly and accommodating, noting their child has become more social and disciplined. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the staff as terrible, claiming they separate children rather than teaching them.
One parent highlights Ms. Evalyn and the teaching staff for their patience with a crying child and their willingness to answer questions. The family plans to return in August due to the positive experience.
One parent shares nostalgic memories of attending as a child, describing the owner as caring and the environment as vacation-like. In contrast, a different parent reports that their child is afraid of a specific worker named Dante, citing allegations of separation from the group and threats of physical abuse.
One parent reports a positive experience with staff who genuinely care for children, while another criticizes the center for cutting corners on safety, dismissing disabilities, and having employees who speak poorly about parents.
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent praising the educational outcomes and family-like atmosphere, while multiple others describe serious safety concerns and operational failures. Critics cite chronic tardiness, unqualified staff, and physical harm to children, whereas a supporter highlights the child's academic progress and engaging environment.
One parent highlights the fantastic staff and notes that their daughter looks forward to attending. The review expresses strong satisfaction with the daycare experience.
One parent enthusiastically recommends the center, expressing eagerness to enroll, while a separate review warns against attending due to allegations of physical abuse found on other platforms. The few reviews so far highlight extreme differences in reported experiences, ranging from strong approval to serious safety concerns.
One parent describes Little People's Academy as an exceptional center with caring staff and a loving environment, while another parent raises serious concerns regarding facility safety and administrative errors. The few reviews so far highlight a stark contrast between high-quality care and potential operational issues.
One parent describes a highly positive experience, highlighting the owner's dedication, a structured curriculum with homework and projects, and engaging summer field trips. In contrast, a separate review rates the center poorly, citing financial disputes with the owner, strict late-fee policies, and allegations of discrimination.
Early Stages Education Annex has mixed reviews with strong loyalty from long-term families who praise the caring environment and learning activities. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding unauthorized pickup and lack of parental permission for child release, with an ongoing investigation reported.
Early Stages Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term families praise the center for being loving, caring, and fun, with some having sent multiple children there over decades. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding unauthorized child pickup and release to an unauthorized person, with the owner currently under investigation.
One parent reports a highly negative experience with enrollment, describing the staff as rude and unprofessional for hanging up mid-conversation when asking about waitlist availability. The reviewer expresses concern that this disrespectful treatment of parents reflects how the children are treated at the center.
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff's care and affection while others report serious issues including discriminatory treatment of children of color and those with special needs. Additional complaints highlight rigid billing practices, missing belongings, unaddressed health concerns like rashes, and alleged falsification of daily records.
One parent who attended as a child describes their experience negatively. The limited feedback highlights a single dissatisfied former attendee without providing specific operational details.
One parent who attended as a child describes the experience negatively, stating that it "sucked." No positive aspects are mentioned in the available feedback.
ELCO Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the owners Pat and Serena, Montessori curriculum, cleanliness, and caring staff. However, several recent negative reviews cite abrupt dismissals of children with behavioral concerns, poor communication, and unprofessional handling of conflicts, particularly with families using ELRC assistance.
One parent highly recommends the center for its loving environment and the positive development of their child's knowledge and manners over five years. Conversely, other reviewers report a significant decline in quality due to new staff, citing specific teacher issues and poor management that have negatively impacted their experience.
One parent reports unprofessional staff behavior following their child's removal from the facility and suggests looking at other local options instead.
Kid's Express has highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the staff and activities or criticizing unprofessional management, poor supervision, and unfriendly teachers. Two parents gave 5-star ratings highlighting friendly staff and child development, while four parents gave 1-star ratings citing safety concerns, administrative disorganization, and lack of care.
One parent highlights the center's caring staff and inclusive holiday activities, while another reports significant issues with infant care, including disorganization, poor communication, and defensive administration. These contrasting experiences suggest variability in service quality and staff engagement across different classrooms.
St. Francis Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, learning activities, and parent involvement opportunities, with several reporting their children enjoy attending and feel safe in care. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about chemical odors and overall poor experience.
One parent alleges that the owner Rosa physically abuses and restrains children, describing the facility as the worst and accusing the owner of prioritizing money over child welfare. Conversely, another parent defends the staff, specifically Maxine Smith, dismissing the negative feedback as slander from a disgruntled former employee and emphasizing the staff's dedication and love for the children.
One parent highlights excellent teachers and a positive experience for their son at the Valley Ridge Campus, while another notes a daughter enjoys the Hebron Valley Elementary program. Conversely, two reviewers report negative experiences, citing rude and unprofessional staff at the Denton location, a lack of homework assistance, and a terrible summer camp experience.
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