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Best Daycare Centers in Harpers Ferry, WV

Compare 4 daycare centers in Harpers Ferry. Average rating: 2.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia at a glance

Daycares
4
Avg rating
2.55/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Harpers Ferry offers 4 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 2.55/5.75% are before or after school daycare, the dominant program type in Harpers Ferry.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harpers Ferry

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Hillside Child Care & Development Center
    3.23 score
    2.8(9)

    385 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

    Hillside Child Care has highly polarized reviews with stark differences in parent experiences. Satisfied parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere, while dissatisfied parents report serious concerns about staff rudeness, professionalism, and facility conditions. The facility appears to excel at nap time management but faces criticism regarding overcrowding and lack of camera systems.

    caring and attentive staffengaging summer and holiday activities (water funSanta visits)special events like graduation pictures
  2. 2
    Alphabest Education
    2.91 score
    2.3(9)

    18866 Charles Town Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    ALPHABEST EDUCATION receives mostly negative reviews with significant concerns about staff responsiveness, training, and child care quality. One parent praised the director's individualized attention to a child with behavioral issues, but the majority report poor communication, understaffing, lack of accountability, and inadequate staff training.

    Director Ms. Jackson provided individualized attention and care for child with behavioral issuesstaff demonstrated genui

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Harpers Ferry

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Harpers Ferry, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

2.3avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

2.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Harpers Ferry (45–66 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Harpers Ferry based on parent reviews

Hillside Child Care & Development Center

2.8(9)

385 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV

Hillside Child Care has highly polarized reviews with stark differences in parent experiences. Satisfied parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere, while dissatisfied parents report serious concerns about staff rudeness, professionalism, and facility conditions. The facility appears to excel at nap time management but faces criticism regarding overcrowding and lack of camera systems.

caring and attentive staffengaging summer and holiday activities (water funSanta visits)

Alphabest Education

2.3(9)

18866 Charles Town Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV

ALPHABEST EDUCATION receives mostly negative reviews with significant concerns about staff responsiveness, training, and child care quality. One parent praised the director's individualized attention to a child with behavioral issues, but the majority report poor communication, understaffing, lack of accountability, and inadequate staff training.

Director Ms. Jackson provided individualized attention and care for child with behavioral issuesstaff demonstrated genui

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Daycare types in Harpers Ferry

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Daycare Centers in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

There are 4 daycare centers in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Harpers Ferry have an average rating of 2.55 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 2.8 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Harpers Ferry, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Harpers Ferry

Showing 4 results

Hillside Child Care & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Hillside Child Care has highly polarized reviews with stark differences in parent experiences. Satisfied parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere, while dissatisfied parents report serious concerns about staff rudeness, professionalism, and facility conditions. The facility appears to excel at nap time management but faces criticism regarding overcrowding and lack of camera systems.

caring and attentive staffengaging summer and holiday activities (water funSanta visits)
Address
385 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV
Phone
(304) 535-5223
Alphabest Education
Before or After School Daycare
2.3

ALPHABEST EDUCATION receives mostly negative reviews with significant concerns about staff responsiveness, training, and child care quality. One parent praised the director's individualized attention to a child with behavioral issues, but the majority report poor communication, understaffing, lack of accountability, and inadequate staff training.

Director Ms. Jackson provided individualized attention and care for child with behavioral issuesstaff demonstrated genui
Address
18866 Charles Town Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
Phone
(304) 725-2995
Alphabest Education
Before or After School Daycare
Address
652 Shipley School Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
Phone
(304) 268-4717
Alphabest Education
Before or After School Daycare
Address
652 Shipley Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
Phone
(304) 725-4395

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 all daycares in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Harpers Ferry have an average Google rating of 2.55 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Harpers Ferry, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with West Virginia's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in West Virginia)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Harpers Ferry offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in West Virginia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Harpers Ferry for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Harpers Ferry must be licensed by West Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.