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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lehighton, PA

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Lehighton. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lehighton, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.13/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Lehighton offers 5 licensed child daycare & preschools, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.13/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lehighton

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
    Curious Kids Play And Learn Place
    4.13 score
    4.2(10)

    304 Mahoning St, Lehighton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Curious Kids Play and Learn Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising caring staff, excellent communication, developmental support, and individualized care for infants and children of all ages. However, two one-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate feeding protocols for infants with failure to thrive, staffing issues, and alleged neglect and lack of supervision.

    Caring and loving staff who trea

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Lehighton

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.13avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lehighton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
182356
4.13
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lehighton (18–82 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lehighton based on parent reviews

Small World Day Care Center

5(2)

510 Interchange Rd, Lehighton, PA

Parents highlight the staff's kindness and genuine care for children, with one family noting years of positive experiences and staff improvement. The few reviews mention a welcoming environment where staff are good with both children and parents.

nice staffcaring attitudelong-term satisfaction

Little Warriors Child Care LLC

5(1)

6200 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA

One parent highlights the center's flexibility and excellent care for their four and seven-year-old children during the summer of 2023. The feedback emphasizes a positive experience with the staff's attentiveness to multiple age groups.

flexible scheduleexcellent careattentive to multiple children

Curious Kids Play And Learn Place

4.2(10)

304 Mahoning St, Lehighton, PA

Curious Kids Play and Learn Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising caring staff, excellent communication, developmental support, and individualized care for infants and children of all ages. However, two one-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate feeding protocols for infants with failure to thrive, staffing issues, and alleged neglect and lack of supervision.

Caring and loving staff who trea

World Of Wonder Preschool & Childcare Center

2.3(2)

5620 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA

One parent describes the center as wonderful with kind and courteous staff, while another details severe management issues including understaffing, ratio violations, and neglectful care resulting in injury. The feedback presents a stark contrast between positive staff interactions and allegations of poor oversight and unresponsive ownership.

kind staffcourteous staffchild is in good hands

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Daycare types in Lehighton

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lehighton, Pennsylvania

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, making up 83% of the 6 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 Lehighton have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.13 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lehighton, 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 Lehighton

Showing 5 results

Small World Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's kindness and genuine care for children, with one family noting years of positive experiences and staff improvement. The few reviews mention a welcoming environment where staff are good with both children and parents.

nice staffcaring attitudelong-term satisfaction
Address
510 Interchange Rd, Lehighton, PA
Phone
(610) 377-7633
Quality
Little Warriors Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's flexibility and excellent care for their four and seven-year-old children during the summer of 2023. The feedback emphasizes a positive experience with the staff's attentiveness to multiple age groups.

flexible scheduleexcellent careattentive to multiple children
Address
6200 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA
Phone
(610) 377-5950
Quality
Curious Kids Play And Learn Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Curious Kids Play and Learn Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising caring staff, excellent communication, developmental support, and individualized care for infants and children of all ages. However, two one-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate feeding protocols for infants with failure to thrive, staffing issues, and alleged neglect and lack of supervision.

Caring and loving staff who trea
Address
304 Mahoning St, Lehighton, PA
Phone
(610) 377-7379
Quality
World Of Wonder Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the center as wonderful with kind and courteous staff, while another details severe management issues including understaffing, ratio violations, and neglectful care resulting in injury. The feedback presents a stark contrast between positive staff interactions and allegations of poor oversight and unresponsive ownership.

kind staffcourteous staffchild is in good hands
Address
5620 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA
Phone
(610) 377-4270
My Little World 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2950 Forest St, Lehighton, PA
Phone
(610) 377-7544

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, out of 6 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 Lehighton have an average Google rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lehighton, 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
Lehighton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Lehighton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lehighton 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.