82 Child Daycare & Preschools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Harrisburg

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

   Best Idea Child Development Center

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   104 Roberts Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

   The reviews provided do not pertain to BEST IDEA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Instead, they describe Legacy Faith Church, a religious organization in Harrisburg, PA. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

   None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center
2. 2

   Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   2206 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

   Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents and former attendees. Parents consistently praise the caring, friendly staff who know children by name and communicate regularly about their development. The center is noted for creating lasting memories through activities like summer camp, swimming, and field trips.

   Caring and attentive staffpersonalized attention to each childexcellent communication with parentsfriendly greeting and dismissal
3. 3

   Linglestown Umc Sch-Age Child Care Prgm

   4.59 score

   4.8(14)

   1430 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

   Reviews praise Linglestown UMC's welcoming community atmosphere and strong family-oriented environment. Parents highlight excellent children's programs, quality educational curriculum, and engaging pastoral leadership. The facility is consistently described as a supportive church community where families feel they belong.

   Welcoming atmosphereexcellent children's and preschool programsquality sermons and teachingstrong music programs
4. 4

   Jewish Community Center Of Harrisburg

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   3301 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

   The Jewish Community Center of Harrisburg receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the clean facilities, friendly and attentive staff, and excellent amenities including a heated pool and fitness center. Parents appreciate the family-friendly environment, diverse programming for all ages, and overall value of membership.

   Clean facilitykind and helpful staffheated poolfitness equipment
5. 5

   Alphabet Express Early Learning

   4.55 score

   5(6)

   2205 Forest Hills Dr, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

   Parents consistently praise Alphabet Express for its caring, professional staff and loving environment. The facility is noted for quality education, kid-friendly activities, and strong community engagement. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and maintain connections with staff after their children graduate.

   Caring and loving staffprofessional ownerreliable childcarekid-friendly facilities and activities
6. 6

   Bright Beginnings Child Dev. Center

   4.49 score

   4.7(12)

   98 S Clover Ln, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

   Bright Beginnings receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the center for providing exceptional, loving care that extends beyond typical daycare services. Parents highlight the staff's genuine commitment to child development, creative activities, and strong parent communication. The director Amy and her team are frequently described as treating children like family members.

   Caring and attentive staffclean and well-organized facilitieseducational activities and creative projectsstrong parent-staff communication
7. 7

   From The Heart Church Ministries Of Hbg

   4.49 score

   4.8(8)

   951 S 13th St, Harrisburg, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents praise this religious facility for its welcoming atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and inclusive community. Reviews highlight the quality of services, messages, and the sense of spiritual family and peace found there.

   Welcoming environmentstrong biblical instructioninclusive communityenergetic services
8. 8

   Imagination Island Learning Center

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   4969 Berkley St, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

   Parents consistently praise Imagination Island Learning Center as a caring, family-oriented daycare with highly dedicated and experienced teachers. The non-profit center is noted for combining warm, home-like environments with quality early education curriculum and strong parental involvement. Families report feeling welcomed and confident in their children's safety, growth, and happiness.

   Loving and experienced teachers with long tenurecaring administratorssafe and welcoming atmospherelarge and colorful classrooms
9. 9

   U-Gro Learning Centre

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   3501 Canby St, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

   Parents consistently praise U-GRO Learning Centre for its caring, dedicated staff and strong developmental programs. Children show measurable progress in academic skills, potty training, and social development. The center is noted for excellent communication, live camera access, and a warm, welcoming environment.

   Caring and attentive teachersstrong curriculum and learning activitieslive camera access to classroomsprovided meals and supplies
10. 10

    Little Learners Child Development Ctr

    4.39 score

    4.5(17)

    2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

    Little Learners Child Development Center in Harrisburg receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 11 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and experienced staff, strong educational programs, safe environment, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with many noting significant improvements in speech, social skills, and school readiness.

    Caring and experienced staff with low turnoverpassionate teachers who treat children as their ownexcellent communication with parentssafe facility with security measures and cameras

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