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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Jenkintown, PA

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Jenkintown. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.33/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Jenkintown has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jenkintown

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
    Fountain Of Youth
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    700 N Cedar Rd, Jenkintown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Parents consistently praise Fountain of Youth as a warm, family-like preschool where children develop meaningful relationships with dedicated staff. The program emphasizes learning through play, creativity, and outdoor exploration in a diverse, small-capacity setting located on over an acre of land.

    Caring and certified staff (particularly Mr. John and Germaine)small class sizes allowing one-on-one attentiondiverse student bodyextensive outdoor space and activities
  2. 2
    Jenkintown Day Nursery
    3.94 score
    3.9(8)

    Hilltop & Baeder Rds., Jenkintown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Jenkintown Day Nursery receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the clean facilities, caring staff, educational quality, and individual attention to children. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding inadequate incident reporting, lack of supervision, and poor communication with parents about injuries sustained at the facility.

    Clean facilityfriendly and warm staffquality educationmulticultural environment
  3. 3
    Stay And Play Learning Center
    3.8 score
    3.6(5)

    805 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

    Stay and Play Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families but serious concerns from others. Three reviewers highlight excellent staff, developmental progress, and a family-like atmosphere, while two reviewers report behavioral issues, safety concerns, and unprofessional conduct.

    Small family-like environmentattentive and caring staffchild development and academic readinessdaily communication app (Procare)

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Jenkintown

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jenkintown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
190467
4.33
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jenkintown (23–173 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Jenkintown based on parent reviews

Fountain Of Youth

5(6)

700 N Cedar Rd, Jenkintown, PA

Parents consistently praise Fountain of Youth as a warm, family-like preschool where children develop meaningful relationships with dedicated staff. The program emphasizes learning through play, creativity, and outdoor exploration in a diverse, small-capacity setting located on over an acre of land.

Caring and certified staff (particularly Mr. John and Germaine)small class sizes allowing one-on-one attentiondiverse student body

Creative Beginnings Early Childhood Program

5(2)

121 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA

Parents highlight the center's favorable student-to-teacher ratios and the caring nature of the staff. One family notes their child enjoys the environment, while another expresses deep gratitude for the enrollment experience.

Great student to teacher ratioscaring teachers and staffhappy children

Meadowlane Montessori School

4.6

616 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA

Holy Redeemer Child Care Center

3.9(3)

1648 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA

One parent describes the center as amazing and great, while another reports being informed of a waitlist exceeding one year and a policy rejecting cloth-diapered children.

positive experiencegreat environment

Jenkintown Day Nursery

3.9(8)

Hilltop & Baeder Rds., Jenkintown, PA

Jenkintown Day Nursery receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the clean facilities, caring staff, educational quality, and individual attention to children. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding inadequate incident reporting, lack of supervision, and poor communication with parents about injuries sustained at the facility.

Clean facilityfriendly and warm staffquality education

Stay And Play Learning Center

3.6(5)

805 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA

Stay and Play Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families but serious concerns from others. Three reviewers highlight excellent staff, developmental progress, and a family-like atmosphere, while two reviewers report behavioral issues, safety concerns, and unprofessional conduct.

Small family-like environmentattentive and caring staffchild development and academic readiness

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. 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 Jenkintown have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.33 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown

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Fountain Of Youth
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Fountain of Youth as a warm, family-like preschool where children develop meaningful relationships with dedicated staff. The program emphasizes learning through play, creativity, and outdoor exploration in a diverse, small-capacity setting located on over an acre of land.

Caring and certified staff (particularly Mr. John and Germaine)small class sizes allowing one-on-one attentiondiverse student body
Address
700 N Cedar Rd, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(610) 574-4072
Creative Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's favorable student-to-teacher ratios and the caring nature of the staff. One family notes their child enjoys the environment, while another expresses deep gratitude for the enrollment experience.

Great student to teacher ratioscaring teachers and staffhappy children
Address
121 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 728-8533
Quality
Meadowlane Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
616 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 887-7122
Quality
Holy Redeemer Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent describes the center as amazing and great, while another reports being informed of a waitlist exceeding one year and a policy rejecting cloth-diapered children.

positive experiencegreat environment
Address
1648 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 938-8338
Quality
Jenkintown Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Jenkintown Day Nursery receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the clean facilities, caring staff, educational quality, and individual attention to children. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding inadequate incident reporting, lack of supervision, and poor communication with parents about injuries sustained at the facility.

Clean facilityfriendly and warm staffquality education
Address
Hilltop & Baeder Rds., Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 884-1990
Quality
Stay And Play Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Stay and Play Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families but serious concerns from others. Three reviewers highlight excellent staff, developmental progress, and a family-like atmosphere, while two reviewers report behavioral issues, safety concerns, and unprofessional conduct.

Small family-like environmentattentive and caring staffchild development and academic readiness
Address
805 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 379-9219
Montgomery Early Lrn. Ctrs. Jenkintown
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
325 Highland Ave, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 886-6353
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Jenkintown have an average Google rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jenkintown 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.