
Browse all 18 child daycare & preschools in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
311 S West St, Carlisle, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Parents praise the YMCA Child Development Center for its friendly, welcoming staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and sports programs. The facility offers good value with family discounts and 24-hour access to equipment. Parents consistently highlight positive experiences with swim instructors and staff across multiple departments.
1250 Ritner Hwy, Ste 1, Carlisle, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Reviews are mixed in relevance to the daycare program itself. One parent praised the school-age program's fantastic staff and age-appropriate curriculum. However, most reviews appear to be about Dickinson College rather than the daycare center, discussing campus facilities, academics, and student life.
2135 Ritner Hwy, Carlisle, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Lambs Day Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and receive regular updates through photos and messages. The center is commended for making both children and parents feel valued and supported.
100 E Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children
Carlisle Early Education Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, responsiveness, and quality care for children, noting affordable pricing. However, some parents report significant issues with communication and disorganization regarding waitlist management and follow-up procedures.
450 E North St, Carlisle, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Christian Youth Ministries receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Positive reviewers praise the sweet director, attentive communication, pleasant staff, and amenities like a bounce house. Negative reviewers report unprofessional behavior, poor communication with teachers, unstructured programming, and facility cleanliness issues.
Highest rated daycares in Carlisle based on parent reviews
311 S West St, Carlisle, PA
Parents praise the YMCA Child Development Center for its friendly, welcoming staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and sports programs. The facility offers good value with family discounts and 24-hour access to equipment. Parents consistently highlight positive experiences with swim instructors and staff across multiple departments.
1250 Ritner Hwy, Ste 1, Carlisle, PA
Reviews are mixed in relevance to the daycare program itself. One parent praised the school-age program's fantastic staff and age-appropriate curriculum. However, most reviews appear to be about Dickinson College rather than the daycare center, discussing campus facilities, academics, and student life.
2135 Ritner Hwy, Carlisle, PA
Little Lambs Day Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and receive regular updates through photos and messages. The center is commended for making both children and parents feel valued and supported.
64 E North St, Carlisle, PA
100 E Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA
Carlisle Early Education Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, responsiveness, and quality care for children, noting affordable pricing. However, some parents report significant issues with communication and disorganization regarding waitlist management and follow-up procedures.
450 E North St, Carlisle, PA
Christian Youth Ministries receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Positive reviewers praise the sweet director, attentive communication, pleasant staff, and amenities like a bounce house. Negative reviewers report unprofessional behavior, poor communication with teachers, unstructured programming, and facility cleanliness issues.
There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle, 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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Parents praise the YMCA Child Development Center for its friendly, welcoming staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and sports programs. The facility offers good value with family discounts and 24-hour access to equipment. Parents consistently highlight positive experiences with swim instructors and staff across multiple departments.
Reviews are mixed in relevance to the daycare program itself. One parent praised the school-age program's fantastic staff and age-appropriate curriculum. However, most reviews appear to be about Dickinson College rather than the daycare center, discussing campus facilities, academics, and student life.
Little Lambs Day Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and receive regular updates through photos and messages. The center is commended for making both children and parents feel valued and supported.
Carlisle Early Education Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, responsiveness, and quality care for children, noting affordable pricing. However, some parents report significant issues with communication and disorganization regarding waitlist management and follow-up procedures.
Christian Youth Ministries receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Positive reviewers praise the sweet director, attentive communication, pleasant staff, and amenities like a bounce house. Negative reviewers report unprofessional behavior, poor communication with teachers, unstructured programming, and facility cleanliness issues.
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Carlisle for its warm, caring staff and strong communication with families. Children show academic and social-emotional growth in a structured, age-appropriate learning environment. Multiple families report feeling confident and reassured about their children's care and development.
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