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68 Child Daycare & Preschools in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Browse all 68 child daycare & preschools in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Allentown

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

    4949 Liberty Ln, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children

    Parents consistently praise Early Adventures Child Care Centers for its hands-on academic instruction, caring staff, and family-oriented approach. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Jasmine and teachers Ms. Aaliyah and Ms. Ro as particularly dedicated professionals who help children thrive socially and academically. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, and creating a welcoming community atmosphere.

    Hands-on academics and activitiesattentive and caring staffclean facilityprofessional management
  2. 2

    1118 Menges Ave, # 1136, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Away We Grow Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Mike, staff, and overall care quality. Parents consistently highlight the attentive, loving teachers, clean facility, good teacher-to-student ratios, and strong communication through regular updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing difficulty leaving the center.

    Caring and attentive staffOwner Mike's involvemen
  3. 3
    Academic Minds/St. Pauls
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    920 S 2nd St, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise St. Paul's Catholic Church in Allentown for its beautiful architecture, welcoming community, bilingual services, and quality clergy. Visitors report positive experiences attending mass and other religious services.

    Beautiful architecture and designbilingual English/Spanish serviceswelcoming and loving communityquality priests and staff
  4. 4

    950 N 6th St, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Creative Minds Daycare Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-oriented approach. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and experiencing developmental growth. Multiple reviewers specifically commend staff member Ms. Betty and highlight affordable rates and excellent customer service.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented environmentchildren are happy and engageddevelopmental learning opportunities
  5. 5

    702 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 245 children

    Parents consistently praise the Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Care for its clean, secure, well-maintained facility and caring, invested staff who build strong relationships with children. The center is noted for its small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, beautiful location with amenities like a pool, and close-knit community atmosphere where children enjoy attending daily.

    Clean and secure facilityfriendly and invested staffsmall class sizesfrequent parent updates via app
  6. 6
    Lifespan Day Care
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1651 North Cedar Crest Bvd, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children

    Parents consistently praise Lifespan Daycare for exceptional, nurturing care across all age groups with highly engaged and professional staff. Families highlight strong communication through daily photo updates, comprehensive curriculum, and inclusive policies. Multiple long-term families report excellent preparation for kindergarten and genuine partnerships with teachers.

    Caring and patient staff with high retention ratesdaily photo and activity updatesmeals and
  7. 7

    719 Roble Rd, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

    A Children's Place Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, structured curriculum with hands-on learning activities, clean facility, and strong educational outcomes. Children reportedly love attending and parents feel confident in their child's care and development.

    Caring and attentive staffhands-on learning activitiesstructured curriculumclean facility
  8. 8

    5910 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Lehigh Children's Academy receives consistent praise from parents across all reviews, with particular emphasis on caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Parents report positive long-term experiences spanning from infancy through school-age programs, with strong communication and excellent security measures. Children are noted to thrive academically and emotionally in this nurturing environment.

    warm and caring staffclean and safe facilityengaging and creative activitiesexcellent parent communication (daily updates
  9. 9

    501 W Cedar St, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Adventurous Kids Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Children are reported to be happy and safe, with staff described as caring, well-trained, and trustworthy. The facility offers affordable rates and school transportation services.

    Caring and well-trained staffchild safetyaffordable ratesschool-age transportation to most schools and Head Starts
  10. 10

    445 Allentown Dr, Allentown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

    Parents consistently praise The Cuddle Zone Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff, safe environment, and educational approach. Multiple long-term families highlight strong teacher-child relationships, nutritious meals, and successful kindergarten transitions. The facility is described as exceptional and highly recommended across all reviews.

    Caring and welcoming staffexperienced teachersnurturing environmentnutritious and varied meals

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Allentown based on parent reviews

Early Adventures Child Care Centers, LLC

5(11)

4949 Liberty Ln, Allentown, PA

Parents consistently praise Early Adventures Child Care Centers for its hands-on academic instruction, caring staff, and family-oriented approach. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Jasmine and teachers Ms. Aaliyah and Ms. Ro as particularly dedicated professionals who help children thrive socially and academically. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, and creating a welcoming community atmosphere.

Hands-on academics and activitiesattentive and caring staffclean facility

Away We Grow Learning Center,LLC(2)

5(10)

1118 Menges Ave, # 1136, Allentown, PA

Away We Grow Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Mike, staff, and overall care quality. Parents consistently highlight the attentive, loving teachers, clean facility, good teacher-to-student ratios, and strong communication through regular updates and photos. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing difficulty leaving the center.

Caring and attentive staffOwner Mike's involvemen

Academic Minds/St. Pauls

4.8(20)

920 S 2nd St, Allentown, PA

This appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise St. Paul's Catholic Church in Allentown for its beautiful architecture, welcoming community, bilingual services, and quality clergy. Visitors report positive experiences attending mass and other religious services.

Beautiful architecture and designbilingual English/Spanish serviceswelcoming and loving community

Creative Minds Daycare Academy INC

5(8)

950 N 6th St, Allentown, PA

Creative Minds Daycare Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-oriented approach. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and experiencing developmental growth. Multiple reviewers specifically commend staff member Ms. Betty and highlight affordable rates and excellent customer service.

Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented environmentchildren are happy and engaged

Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca

4.7(20)

702 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA

Parents consistently praise the Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Care for its clean, secure, well-maintained facility and caring, invested staff who build strong relationships with children. The center is noted for its small class sizes, frequent communication with parents, beautiful location with amenities like a pool, and close-knit community atmosphere where children enjoy attending daily.

Clean and secure facilityfriendly and invested staffsmall class sizes

Lifespan Day Care

4.7(20)

1651 North Cedar Crest Bvd, Allentown, PA

Parents consistently praise Lifespan Daycare for exceptional, nurturing care across all age groups with highly engaged and professional staff. Families highlight strong communication through daily photo updates, comprehensive curriculum, and inclusive policies. Multiple long-term families report excellent preparation for kindergarten and genuine partnerships with teachers.

Caring and patient staff with high retention ratesdaily photo and activity updatesmeals and

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Allentown, Pennsylvania

There are 68 child daycare & preschools in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 68 child daycare & preschools daycares in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Allentown, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Pennsylvania's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Pennsylvania)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Pennsylvania 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 Allentown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Allentown must be licensed by Pennsylvania'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.