
Browse all 857 child daycare & preschools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
9356 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Alphabet Alley receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety, organization, and daily communication via app. Families express high satisfaction and sadness upon leaving the program.
6739 Limeliln Pike, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Parents consistently praise Beasley's Phase II Child Care (also referred to as We Care Learning & Development Center) as an outstanding facility with caring, attentive staff and strong academic curriculum. Children show significant development in academics, speech, and social-emotional growth, with many graduating to kindergarten reading and writing. Parents highlight the welcoming, family-oriented environment and note their children are excited to attend daily.
6035 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
These reviews are not for a daycare center but for Epic Church, a religious congregation in Philadelphia. The facility listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.
4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
The Children's Community School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent outdoor space, and responsive communication from staff. Multiple families report their children have thrived and are excited to attend.
1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 17 children
Half Pint Day Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, thoughtful curriculum, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive academically and socially. The center is particularly noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining strong communication with families.
6222 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Kids Advantage Daycare in Philadelphia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's patience, kindness, and effectiveness in speech therapy services. Parents report significant improvements in their children's speech and communication skills, with children eagerly attending sessions. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized approach to each child's needs are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.
232 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Giving Tree is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Philadelphia with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who go above and beyond in supporting both children and families, and highlight the variety of enrichment activities offered. Children are reported to be excited about attending and parents appreciate regular communication and photo updates on their child's progress.
1939 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
This listing appears to be for a chiropractic office, not a daycare center. The reviews describe chiropractic and acupuncture services with highly satisfied patients praising the doctors and staff for their professional care and treatment outcomes.
8107 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Ethel Trice Day Care Center is a family-oriented, long-established daycare in Philadelphia with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and nurturing environment that emphasizes character development alongside education.
209 Fairmount Ave, # 215, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Pieces of the Puzzle Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication through daily updates. All reviewers report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making developmental progress in a clean, organized environment. The director Danni and her team are frequently highlighted for treating children and families with respect and genuine care.
Highest rated daycares in Philadelphia based on parent reviews
9356 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Alphabet Alley receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety, organization, and daily communication via app. Families express high satisfaction and sadness upon leaving the program.
6739 Limeliln Pike, Philadelphia, PA
Parents consistently praise Beasley's Phase II Child Care (also referred to as We Care Learning & Development Center) as an outstanding facility with caring, attentive staff and strong academic curriculum. Children show significant development in academics, speech, and social-emotional growth, with many graduating to kindergarten reading and writing. Parents highlight the welcoming, family-oriented environment and note their children are excited to attend daily.
6035 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
These reviews are not for a daycare center but for Epic Church, a religious congregation in Philadelphia. The facility listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.
4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
The Children's Community School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent outdoor space, and responsive communication from staff. Multiple families report their children have thrived and are excited to attend.
1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA
Half Pint Day Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, thoughtful curriculum, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive academically and socially. The center is particularly noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining strong communication with families.
6222 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Kids Advantage Daycare in Philadelphia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's patience, kindness, and effectiveness in speech therapy services. Parents report significant improvements in their children's speech and communication skills, with children eagerly attending sessions. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized approach to each child's needs are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.
There are 857 child daycare & preschools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making up 92% of the 929 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.
When choosing a daycare in Philadelphia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Family Support Services receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facility, professional staff, and effective teaching methods. However, there are concerns about communication responsiveness and one serious incident involving alleged inappropriate teacher behavior toward a child.
Apple Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, effective communication through daily updates, quality curriculum, and safe learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for school transitions.
R.W. Brown Community Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's kindness, patience, and support for children with special needs, noting the facility is clean and well-equipped with amenities like a swimming pool and gymnasium. However, some parents reported unprofessional conduct from staff and concerns about the center's ability to handle children with behavioral challenges.
Bambi Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, homemade food, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Many families have enrolled multiple children and report strong emotional attachment to the center.
Parent-Infant Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the quality of early education, caring teachers, and outdoor activities. However, admission is highly competitive with extremely long wait times (18-30+ months). One negative review raises concerns about staff professionalism and management practices.
Parents generally praise the Germantown Boys and Girls Club for its clean, secure, and welcoming environment with pleasant staff. Children reportedly enjoy attending and the facility is noted as a great place for growth and learning. One concern raised was limited parking due to the location on a narrow one-way street.
Olympik Tots LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, educational programming, and smooth transitions for children. However, two negative reviews cite serious safety concerns regarding inadequate supervision of aggressive behavior and billing/service discontinuation disputes.
Childspace Too Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, nurturing environment, and communication app. However, some parents report concerns about high costs, lack of transparency in billing and daily activities, poor communication, and one serious allegation of child assault.
Adventure Alley Children's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, educational activities including academics and bilingual instruction, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted for maintaining safety protocols and being responsive to parental communication.
Parents consistently praise Creative Children's Academy LLC for its caring teachers, safe environment, and educational quality. Children show strong emotional attachment to staff and demonstrate developmental progress including language skills. The facility is noted for affordability, cleanliness, and effective communication with parents.
Little Angels Learning Center Academy has received mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the welcoming staff, play-based learning approach, outdoor activities, and family-friendly atmosphere. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including state licensing violations, closure by regulators in fall 2025, unprofessional conduct, and alleged inappropriate workplace behavior.
Peas in a Pod Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and effective parent communication through the Brightwheel app. Children show measurable developmental progress and consistently enjoy attending.
Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's commitment to child development, safety, and family-like treatment of children. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high parent satisfaction and trust.
Smart Aleck's Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, administration, and caring environment. However, one negative review describes a poor experience with handling a teething toddler and disorganized dismissal procedures. The center is noted for cleanliness, school transportation, and strong PreK programming.
Sunrise Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and director Vicky for creating a safe, clean, and educational environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending daily, benefit from structured learning activities and curriculum, and feel well-cared-for by teachers who go above and beyond their duties.
Parents consistently praise Little Einsteins for its caring, family-oriented staff who genuinely connect with children and families. The center is noted for its clean facility, small classroom sizes allowing individual attention, and effective curriculum, with particular strength in supporting children with special needs.
Smarty Pants Daycare #2 in Philadelphia receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the staff's professionalism and educational curriculum. Most reviewers report satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness and care quality, though one prospective parent had a negative enrollment experience.
Future Footprints receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents who highlight the owner's strict discipline, dedicated staff, enrichment activities like Spanish lessons and field trips, and trustworthiness. However, other parents report serious concerns including unprofessional management, high staff turnover, pest infestations, poor hygiene practices, and inadequate responses to behavioral issues among children.
Little Discovery Day Care Center receives strong praise from parents for caring staff, particularly Mrs. Jen, and a quality curriculum that supports child development from infancy through school age. However, some parents report persistent difficulties reaching the facility by phone.
Scribble Scrabble Kids receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents praising staff care, communication, and reliability. However, one parent reported significant concerns regarding accommodation for autistic children, lack of structure, and dismissal of behavioral issues.
Wilson's Day Care receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Long-time patrons praise Mrs. Wilson's educational focus, staff friendliness, and quality of care, with some noting children are well-prepared for kindergarten. However, some parents expressed concerns about staff professionalism and found the facility merely adequate.
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