Children at daycare

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Glenside, PA

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Glenside. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Glenside, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
22
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Glenside has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 22 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 19038 with 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Glenside

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
    Growing Tree Learning Center
    4.49 score
    4.9(6)

    1031 Paper Mill Rd, Glenside, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Growing Tree Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring, supportive staff who create a welcoming community atmosphere, and note that children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily. The center's smaller size fosters a tight-knit community where families get to know all staff members.

    Kind and supportive staffsmall community feelchildren excited to attendstrong kindergarten preparation
  2. 2
    St.Paul'S Lutheran Church Nursery School
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    120 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 102 children

    St. Paul's Lutheran Church Nursery School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and patient staff. Children are reported to be engaged, tired but happy by day's end, and the facility itself is described as wonderful and well-maintained. The school is noted for its warm, inclusive faith community values.

    caring and patient staffattentive careengaging daily activitieswonderful facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Glenside

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Glenside, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.06avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.65avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Glenside zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1903811
4.23
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Glenside (34–254 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Glenside based on parent reviews

Growing Tree Learning Center

4.9(6)

1031 Paper Mill Rd, Glenside, PA

Growing Tree Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring, supportive staff who create a welcoming community atmosphere, and note that children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily. The center's smaller size fosters a tight-knit community where families get to know all staff members.

Kind and supportive staffsmall community feelchildren excited to attend

Day Care Centers

4.6

2828 Spear Ave, Glenside, PA

Top Of The Hill Day Care Center

5

8707 Cheltenham Ave, Glenside, PA

Wyndmoor Learning Center

3(2)

1400 E Willow Grove Ave, Glenside, PA

One parent highlights the center's caring staff and inclusive holiday activities, while another reports significant issues with infant care, including disorganization, poor communication, and defensive administration. These contrasting experiences suggest variability in service quality and staff engagement across different classrooms.

attentive and caring staffinclusive holiday programmingproactive health communication

Wee Did It Childcare & Preschool LLC

2.8(4)

871 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA

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

Map

Daycare types in Glenside

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Glenside, Pennsylvania

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Glenside, Pennsylvania, making up 45% of the 11 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Glenside have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 22 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Glenside

Showing 5 results

Top Of The Hill Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8707 Cheltenham Ave, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 836-6508
Quality
Growing Tree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Growing Tree Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring, supportive staff who create a welcoming community atmosphere, and note that children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily. The center's smaller size fosters a tight-knit community where families get to know all staff members.

Kind and supportive staffsmall community feelchildren excited to attend
Address
1031 Paper Mill Rd, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 836-6727
Quality
Day Care Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
2828 Spear Ave, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 572-2086
Quality
Wyndmoor Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the center's caring staff and inclusive holiday activities, while another reports significant issues with infant care, including disorganization, poor communication, and defensive administration. These contrasting experiences suggest variability in service quality and staff engagement across different classrooms.

attentive and caring staffinclusive holiday programmingproactive health communication
Address
1400 E Willow Grove Ave, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 233-3014
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

Page 1 of 1· 5 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Glenside, Pennsylvania, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Glenside have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Glenside, 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
Glenside offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Glenside for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Glenside 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.