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15 Child Daycare & Preschools in Meadville, Pennsylvania

Browse all 15 child daycare & preschools in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Meadville

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

    378 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Family and Community Christian Association is a community center in Meadville that hosts various programs and events. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and helpful, non-judgmental staff. The facility offers services including a trauma recovery café, homebuyer workshops, identity fingerprinting, yoga classes, and volunteer opportunities.

    Friendly and helpful staffinclusive community spacediverse programming and eventsnon-judgmental atmosphere
  2. 2

    400 N Main St, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

    Meadville Cooperative Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the warm, patient teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report children thriving socially and academically, with long-term enrollment and strong transitions to elementary school.

    Kind and patient teachersplay-based learning curriculumsmall class sizesNAEYC accreditation
  3. 3
    Ymca Child Care
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    356 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Care in Meadville for its quality programs and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for gymnastics, ninja warrior, adaptive sports, and swimming offerings. Childcare workers effectively comfort young children during drop-off and pick-up.

    Caring and kind staffgymnastics programs with visible improvementadaptive sports for special needsninja warrior classes
  4. 4
    Sonshine Kids
    4.13 score
    4.2(10)

    14770 Harmonsburg Rd, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Sonshine Kids receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and child care quality, though two recent 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication breakdowns, and alleged discrimination. Most parents report their children thrive and feel loved at the facility.

    Friendly and caring staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschild growth and learningconsistent communication through app/text
  5. 5
    Ymca Vernon Child Care
    3.69 score
    3.5(8)

    16864 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about staff behavior and facility maintenance. While some members praise the equipment quality and friendly staff, multiple reviewers report rude and unwelcoming behavior from staff, along with facility issues like mold, broken equipment, and poor parking.

    Clean and newer equipmentgood variety of classesfriendly staff membershelpful gym community

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Meadville based on parent reviews

Family And Community Christian Association

4.8(17)

378 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA

Family and Community Christian Association is a community center in Meadville that hosts various programs and events. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and helpful, non-judgmental staff. The facility offers services including a trauma recovery café, homebuyer workshops, identity fingerprinting, yoga classes, and volunteer opportunities.

Friendly and helpful staffinclusive community spacediverse programming and events

Meadville Cooperative Preschool, INC.

5(6)

400 N Main St, Meadville, PA

Meadville Cooperative Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the warm, patient teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report children thriving socially and academically, with long-term enrollment and strong transitions to elementary school.

Kind and patient teachersplay-based learning curriculumsmall class sizes

Ymca Child Care

4.3(20)

356 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA

Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Care in Meadville for its quality programs and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for gymnastics, ninja warrior, adaptive sports, and swimming offerings. Childcare workers effectively comfort young children during drop-off and pick-up.

Caring and kind staffgymnastics programs with visible improvementadaptive sports for special needs

Meadville Children'S Center

4.4(4)

400 N Main St, Meadville, PA

Sonshine Kids

4.2(10)

14770 Harmonsburg Rd, Meadville, PA

Sonshine Kids receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and child care quality, though two recent 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication breakdowns, and alleged discrimination. Most parents report their children thrive and feel loved at the facility.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschild growth and learning

Forest Green Children'S Center

5

19596 Forest Green Dr, Meadville, PA

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Meadville, Pennsylvania

There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Meadville, 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 Meadville

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Meadville Cooperative Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Meadville Cooperative Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the warm, patient teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report children thriving socially and academically, with long-term enrollment and strong transitions to elementary school.

Kind and patient teachersplay-based learning curriculumsmall class sizes
Address
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 724-4504
Quality
Forest Green Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
19596 Forest Green Dr, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 724-4653
Emmanuel Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
30 Park Ave, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 333-1350
Family And Community Christian Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Family and Community Christian Association is a community center in Meadville that hosts various programs and events. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, inclusive environment and helpful, non-judgmental staff. The facility offers services including a trauma recovery café, homebuyer workshops, identity fingerprinting, yoga classes, and volunteer opportunities.

Friendly and helpful staffinclusive community spacediverse programming and events
Address
378 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 337-4280
Meadville Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 337-7336
Quality
Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise YMCA Child Care in Meadville for its quality programs and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for gymnastics, ninja warrior, adaptive sports, and swimming offerings. Childcare workers effectively comfort young children during drop-off and pick-up.

Caring and kind staffgymnastics programs with visible improvementadaptive sports for special needs
Address
356 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 724-4220
Quality
Sonshine Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sonshine Kids receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and child care quality, though two recent 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication breakdowns, and alleged discrimination. Most parents report their children thrive and feel loved at the facility.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschild growth and learning
Address
14770 Harmonsburg Rd, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 724-4861
Ymca Vernon Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns about staff behavior and facility maintenance. While some members praise the equipment quality and friendly staff, multiple reviewers report rude and unwelcoming behavior from staff, along with facility issues like mold, broken equipment, and poor parking.

Clean and newer equipmentgood variety of classesfriendly staff members
Address
16864 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 336-2200
Quality
Ymca West End
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12068 Brooks Rd, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 337-7090
Quality
Cornerstone Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
890 Liberty St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 337-7507
Quality
Ymca Meadville Area High School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
930 North St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 336-6220
Ymca/First District
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
725 N Main St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 333-3672
Ymca/Neason Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11293 Williamson Rd, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 333-3688
Stone Umc Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
956 S Main St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 807-7005
Quality
Ymca/Second District
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1216 S Main St, Meadville, PA
Phone
(814) 337-0900

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 child daycare & preschools daycares in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Meadville, 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 Meadville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Meadville 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.