How do I choose the right daycare in Darby?

When choosing a daycare in Darby, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Darby, Pennsylvania (18 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Darby?

Darby offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Pennsylvania?

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 Darby for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Darby

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.

Hope Community Learning Center, INC

4.64 score

4.8(20)

21 Main St, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

NOTE: Reviews provided are for Hope Community Church, not the daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging pastoral teachings, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate the dedicated children's ministry (Kids@Hope) and the church's involvement in community service.

Welcoming and friendly environmentpastoral leadership and teaching qualitydedicated children's ministry programssense of community and belonging

Hclc, INC

4.23 score

4.4(7)

21 Main St, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are highly polarized. Most reviewers praise the spiritual atmosphere, welcoming environment, and leadership. One reviewer expresses strong criticism regarding exclusionary practices and alleged judgment of visitors.

Welcoming atmospherespiritual environmentcaring leadershipinclusive community feel

Children'S Garden Vi

4.06 score

4.1(7)

600 Macdade Blvd, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

Children's Garden VI receives mostly positive reviews praising staff consistency, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate family schedules. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about staff qualifications, safety issues with transportation, high turnover, and unprofessional behavior toward children.

Competitive pricinghigh staff qualifications (90% degreed for STAR 4 status)professional cleaningchild happiness

Today'S Child

3.25 score

3(15)

328 Main St, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

Today's Child receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise caring staff, developmental progress, and good communication, while negative reviews cite unrealistic expectations for toddlers, unprofessional management, billing issues, staff rudeness, high turnover, and serious concerns about child safety and supervision.

Caring and supportive staffdevelopmental progress in childrenfun activitiesgood communication with parents

Child Daycare & Preschools in Darby, Pennsylvania

There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Darby, Pennsylvania, making up 95% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 18 child daycare & preschools daycares in Darby, Pennsylvania, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Darby, 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

Darby offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 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 Darby for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Darby 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.

18 Child Daycare & Preschools in Darby, Pennsylvania

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Darby

Top Rated

Hope Community Learning Center, INC

Carter'S Daycare

Changing Lanes Learning Ctr LLC

The Joshua Tree Preschool And Early Lrng

Hclc, INC

Early Learners Fundamental Child Care

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Daycare types in Darby