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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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Sun Bright Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Sun Bright Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the staff, learning environment, and care quality. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including COVID testing without consent, physical discipline, staff rudeness, unclear fee policies, and confiscation of children's belongings.

Caring and friendly staffchildren learn and enjoy attendingmeals and naps provided
Address
3424 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 225-9980
Quality
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent highlights the school's strong educational methods, moral focus, and safe environment, noting that their children have gained knowledge and a love for God. Conversely, other reviewers report significant issues, including poor communication during enrollment, unclear instructions for supplies, and inconsistent educational programs.

educational methodsmoral instructionsafe environment
Address
6401 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 276-6299
Quality
Grace Trinity Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Grace Trinity Day Care Center has a Google rating of 2.8/5 with overwhelmingly negative recent reviews. Parents report serious concerns about unauthorized billing, inadequate meal provision despite program promises, poor communication, disorganization, and unsafe conditions.

One parent noted they liked the facility overall
Address
5200 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 535-5389
Quality
Kiddie Kapers
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports that their children love the center, while two others describe negative experiences involving safety concerns, inadequate supervision, and hostile staff behavior. Specific complaints include infants being handled roughly, staff ignoring crying children, and a general lack of warmth or engagement. The few reviews so far mention both satisfaction and serious operational failures without reaching a broad consensus.

children enjoy attending
Address
37 W Patterson St, Lansford, PA
Phone
(570) 645-5499
Quality
First Impressions Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports that their four-year-old has become more social and enjoys the staff's schedule flexibility. Another parent states that their two-year-old loves the environment and feels safe with the staff.

socializationschedule flexibilitystaff friendliness
Address
3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1779
Wyoming Valley Children'S Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Wyoming Valley Children's Association receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication and effectiveness with children with special needs. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about director Nina's unprofessional conduct, billing practices, IEP non-compliance, and dismissive treatment of both parents and children.

Staff dedication to children with special needseffective pre-K preparationin-house therapists and EI services
Address
1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
Phone
(570) 714-4125
Quality
Educare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

EDUCARE LEARNING CENTER in Philadelphia receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff quality and child supervision. While one parent praised the caring teachers and grounds over a 2-year experience, multiple parents reported inadequate staffing, lack of individual attention to children, poor communication with families, and unprofessional conduct by staff.

Kind and attentive teacherspleasant grounds and facilitycaring environment (reported by one long-term parent)
Address
4300 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 877-7193
Quality
First Impressions Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

First Impressions Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the classroom teachers as caring and attentive, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about management, safety protocols, facility cleanliness, and unprofessional director conduct.

Caring and attentive classroom teacherssupportive staffsafe and comfortable environment
Address
131 W Main St, Macungie, PA
Phone
(610) 966-6391
Quality
Wee Did It Childcare & Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent alleges that the center is unqualified and mistreats children, citing issues such as fire safety violations regarding footwear, incorrect lunches, and missing personal items. Another reviewer describes the owner as abusive, claiming she yells at and physically mishandles children, while others criticize the staff as unprofessional and understaffed despite the low price.

Low price
Address
871 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 886-6227
Little People Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents report severe safety and staffing concerns, including allegations of unlicensed staff, inadequate supervision, and unauthorized individuals assisting with children. Reviewers also cite instances of bullying, forced toilet training, and poor communication from management.

Address
254 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA
Phone
(570) 961-1090
Quality
Alphabet Express Child Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Alphabet Express receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents who describe a loving, caring environment where children are happy to attend, but serious concerns from others regarding staff conduct, child safety, and working conditions. Multiple reviews mention verbal abuse, neglect, and injuries, with at least one report to authorities.

Caring staffchildren enjoy attendingflexible policies
Address
425 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 421-1330
Quality
Noah'S Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Noah's Ark Christian Child Care Center in Waynesboro receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, regular communication, and well-structured activities including field trips and swimming. One reviewer expressed concern about the alignment of staff values with the center's Christian mission. The facility appears to be operational with current openings.

Kind and caring staffregular parent updateswell-structured activities
Address
100 S Church St, Waynesboro, PA
Phone
(717) 765-5815
Quality
First Impressions Day Care Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents of young children highlight significant social and academic growth, noting that their kids enjoy attending and look forward to interacting with friends. Reviewers also appreciate the staff's flexibility and accommodating nature regarding schedules, expressing high levels of trust and satisfaction with the center.

social developmentacademic learningengaging environment for children
Address
3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1779
Quality
Waterworks Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports exceptional staff and child engagement, while others cite serious safety failures including a fall down stairs, state violations, and verbal abuse of children. Additional feedback notes acceptable monthly costs but concerns regarding inadequate education and insufficient nap time. The few reviews so far highlight a stark contrast between positive staff interactions and significant operational or safety concerns.

Fantastic staffchildren enjoy seeing friendsstrong learning outcomes
Address
250 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 828-8280
Quality
Nana'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents consistently praise Nana's Daycare for treating children like family and providing a safe, loving environment. Staff are described as patient, dedicated, and communicative with families. The facility is noted as clean with affordable pricing and programs including summer camp and school pickup services.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-like treatment of childrenclean facility
Address
3959 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 975-5064
Quality
Dixon Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for Dixon Day Care highlights creative staff and effective preparation for kindergarten, though some parents report frustration with unprofessional administrative communication and slow enrollment processes. While one parent notes significant improvement after staff changes, others describe the environment as depressing and the management as unreliable.

creative stafffamily oriented eventseffective headstart program for kindergarten preparation
Address
2201 Moore St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 334-4266
Quality
Wilson Borough Childcare Academy & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Wilson Borough Childcare Academy & Learning Center has received mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise individual teachers and care quality, multiple parents report serious issues including staff disrespect, lack of transparency regarding child injuries, hygiene problems (bed bugs), and unprofessional management. Several parents indicate they have filed complaints with the state.

Individual teachers praised for quality caresupportive environment for children
Address
1649 Washington Blvd, Easton, PA
Phone
(610) 438-5200
Nana'S Daycare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents consistently praise Nana's Daycare II for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and well-cared for, with affordable pricing and additional services like school transportation and summer camp. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained.

Caring and patient stafffamily-like treatment of childrenclean facility
Address
4336 H St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 288-5300
New Garden Early Care& Edu. Center, LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

New Garden Early Care & Education Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most reviewers praise the Toughkenamon location for caring staff, educational programming, and child development, but multiple parents report that the Audubon location was abruptly closed by new owners in 2024 with minimal notice, causing significant disruption to families and staff.

Dedicated and compassionate teacherssmooth kindergarten transitionsenriching activities and special events
Address
250 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA
Phone
(610) 268-8859
Quality
World Of Wonders Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

World of Wonders has highly polarized reviews. Long-term families praise the staff's kindness and care, but recent reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication, staffing ratio violations, inadequate incident reporting, unresponsive management, and dismissive handling of safety issues.

Kind and attentive staffcaring employeeswelcoming environment for long-term families
Address
2106 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA
Phone
(724) 746-6945
Quality
York Hospital Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. The reviews are for York Hospital's medical services, including emergency room, surgical procedures, and inpatient care. No reviews about the York Hospital Child Care Center's daycare services were found.

No daycare-specific feedback available
Address
1001 S George St, York, PA
Phone
(717) 851-1202
Just Like Home Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

A few parents report positive experiences, highlighting a clean facility, friendly staff, and effective school preparation, while others express frustration with administrative issues and high costs. Specific complaints include difficulties with enrollment communication, inflexible scheduling, and a cash-only payment policy. One reviewer also notes that the $50/hour rate is excessive.

clean facilityfriendly staffeffective school preparation
Address
246 Friendship Cir, Beaver, PA
Phone
(724) 728-8797
Little Kid Zone Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent highlights the affordable rates, surveillance, and caring staff, particularly praising a teacher named Nicole. However, other reviews report negative experiences regarding hygiene, such as infants being left with dirty noses, and staff members appearing distracted by their phones while on duty.

affordable ratessurveillance camerascaring staff
Address
1264 Pittsburgh Rd, Ste 101, Uniontown, PA
Phone
(724) 438-8870
Kids R Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Feedback for KIDS R KIDS CHILD CARE CENTER is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff's friendliness and stability, while others report severe safety, hygiene, and operational failures. One detailed account describes chaotic supervision, physical mistreatment, and gross negligence, while another cites billing disputes and unauthorized legal action.

Friendly staffrespectful and steady teampositive experience for grandchildren
Address
10 Rausch Creek Rd, Tremont, PA
Phone
(570) 695-5030
Quality
Precious Moments, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent describes an exceptional, family-like caregiving experience that closely followed their feeding schedule and fostered strong emotional bonds, making the eventual move away very difficult. In contrast, two other reviewers report severe issues, including allegations of dishonesty regarding payment for contracted work and a general warning to avoid the facility.

personalized careadherence to feeding schedulesnurturing environment
Address
568 W Main St, Collegeville, PA
Phone
(610) 454-4124
First United Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent notes that the center was previously a top choice for kindergarten preparation but now suffers from inconsistent quality and higher costs. Another reviewer highlights the facility's connection to a large church.

strong kindergarten preparationgood church facilities
Address
11 N Fayette St, Mercersburg, PA
Phone
(717) 328-8019
Greencastle Child Care And Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Greencastle Child Care and Learning Center has deeply polarized reviews. Four parents praise the center's caring leadership under Annette, flexibility, educational activities, and staff dedication, while three parents report poor staff conduct, lack of supervision, undisclosed injuries, and unresolved safety concerns including abuse allegations.

Caring and attentive director Annetteflexible schedulingknowledgeable caregivers
Address
645 E Baltimore St, Greencastle, PA
Phone
(717) 597-7070
Quality
Precious Moments Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Precious Moments Academy has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the staff's compassion, teaching quality, accommodations, and extracurricular activities. However, five parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about safety, unprofessional conduct, lack of communication, financial disputes, and behavioral issues with children.

Helpful and accommodating staffabove-average teaching qualityflexible hours for working families
Address
2035 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 213-0910
Quality
Precious Moments Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Precious Moments Academy has highly polarized reviews with equal numbers of 5-star and 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the staff, accommodating management, and learning opportunities, while negative reviewers report staffing issues, poor communication, unprofessional conduct, refund disputes, and concerns about child safety and behavior management.

Helpful and accommodating staffabove-average teaching qualitygood hours for working families
Address
2035 Milford Road, # 400, East Stroudsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 213-0910
Little Adventures Child Care Center At Greencastle
Before or After School Daycare
2.7

Little Adventures Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, particularly director Annette, for their flexibility, attentiveness, and educational activities. Negative reviewers report concerning issues including staff negligence, inadequate supervision, undisclosed injuries, and unresolved abuse allegations.

Caring and attentive staffdirector knows children by nameflexible scheduling
Address
126 S Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA
Phone
(717) 597-1010

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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.