Children at daycare

857 Child Daycare & Preschools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Browse all 857 child daycare & preschools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Philadelphia

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
    Alphabet Alley
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    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.

    Caring and attentive staffchild development and academic preparation for kindergartenclean and well-organized facilitystructured routine and activities
  2. 2

    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.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculum emphasizing readingchild development across all areas (emotionalcognitive
  3. 3
    God'S Garden
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    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.

    None mentioned - reviews discuss church servicesspiritual communitywelcoming atmosphereand adult programs rather than childcare services
  4. 4

    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.

    Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learningsocio-emotio
  5. 5

    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.

    caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and structured curriculumsmall class sizes with individualized attention
  6. 6

    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.

    Patient and skilled therapists (especially Abigail/AbigailAmityand Erin)welcoming and friendly staff
  7. 7
    The Giving Tree
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    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.

    Caring and attentive teachersstaff go above and beyond expectationsstrong teacher-child relationshipsregular communication and photo/video updates
  8. 8

    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.

    Attentive and skilled doctorsfriendly and welcoming staffflexible scheduling with extended hoursclean facility
  9. 9

    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.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean and bright facilitiesstrong academic curriculum (phonics
  10. 10

    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.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsstructured curriculum with educational activitiesdaily photo and video updates

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Philadelphia based on parent reviews

Alphabet Alley

5(20)

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.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and academic preparation for kindergartenclean and well-organized facility

Beasley'S Phase II Child Care

5(20)

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.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculum emphasizing readingchild development across all areas (emotional

God'S Garden

5(20)

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.

None mentioned - reviews discuss church servicesspiritual communitywelcoming atmosphere

The Children'S Community School

5(20)

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.

Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learningsocio-emotio

Half Pint Day Care Center

5(20)

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.

caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and structured curriculum

Kids Advantage Daycare

5(20)

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.

Patient and skilled therapists (especially Abigail/AbigailAmityand Erin)

Map

Child Daycare & Preschools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Philadelphia

Showing 857 results

Brightside Academy Early Care & Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Brightside Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise for specific staff members like Ms. Rita, Ms. Monique, and Ms. Ny who are described as caring and dedicated educators. However, recent reviews highlight serious concerns about understaffing, safety incidents, poor communication, inconsistent enrollment management, and inadequate corporate response to parent complaints.

Caring and dedicated teacherswelcoming directorgood staff communication about children's activities
Address
1714 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 465-0880
Top Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2021 N 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 332-4470
Little Scholars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Scholars Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of instruction, caring teachers, and supportive environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation, individualized attention, and excellent communication with families. Multiple parents report their children thriving emotionally and academically during their time at the school.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong academic curriculum using Creative Curriculumindividualized instruction and 1:1 support
Address
2010 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 342-9500
Quality
Arch Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1724 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 279-7090
Wee Ones INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Wee Ones Inc receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, individual attention, and child development, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff misconduct, poor supervision, financial impropriety, and a revoked certificate of compliance from the PA Department of Human Services.

Caring and loving staffpersonalized daily reportschild engagement and learning
Address
7816 Halstead St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 742-2551
Quality
Kids World Christian Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
6100 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4148
Summit Children ' S Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Summit Children's Program receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from current and recent families, with most praising the caring staff, nature-based curriculum, and outdoor spaces. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically and socially, and appreciate the responsive director and strong community involvement. One former parent noted improvements since a previous director's departure.

Attentive and caring teachersdaily communication with photos/videosnature-based curriculum
Address
6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8445
Childspace Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
7406 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 248-3080
Quality
Prestige Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Prestige Learning Center receives mixed reviews with a significant divide in parent experiences. While several parents praise engaging teachers, good communication, curriculum quality, and reliability, two parents report serious concerns about staff rudeness, disorganization, safety issues with belongings, and poor customer service.

Engaging and communicative teachersquality curriculumvariety of field trips
Address
4907 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 324-5440
Quality
All Star Kids Learning Factory
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

All Star Kids Learning Factory receives mixed reviews. Some parents praise the facility for educational activities, engaged staff, and clean environment, while others report significant concerns about hygiene, staff friendliness, and lack of structured learning activities.

Educational and active programmingdance and singing activitiesbeautiful facility
Address
4450 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 744-1300
Quality
Lene'S Daily Child Care,IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Lene's Daily Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising the clean facility, attentive staff, and their children's happiness and learning. However, three 1-star reviews raised serious concerns about food safety, lack of educational curriculum and activities, staff turnover, and poor administrative communication.

Clean facilityattentive and caring staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
28 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 921-4310
Quality
Discovery Place For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Discovery Place for Little People receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's dedication, curriculum quality, and child development outcomes. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents, inadequate supervision, and low teacher compensation.

Caring and passionate staffstrong curriculum and kindergarten preparationsafe environment
Address
2029 S 7th St, # 37, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 755-7590
Quality
Peaks Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

PEAKS LITTLE ANGELS receives highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the educational focus, field trips, projects, and caring staff, with some families maintaining positive memories years later. However, recent reviews cite serious concerns about management, including abrupt dismissals without communication, inconsistent rule enforcement, and unprofessional handling of behavioral issues.

Educational curriculumfrequent field trips and projectsprofessional and caring staff
Address
5200 Baltimore Ave, # 06, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 747-7867
Young Hearts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Young Hearts has a long-standing presence in the Philadelphia community with strong loyalty from some families who report positive growth and improvement in their children. However, recent reviews reveal significant concerns about management changes, staff responsiveness to basic care needs, and billing practices that have allegedly declined since leadership changes.

Long history serving the community (nearly 20 years)passionate and kind staffchildren show learning and developmental growth
Address
520 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 468-8287
Quality
Lene'S Daily Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lene's Daily Child Care II receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong parent communication. The majority of reviewers report their children are happy and excited to attend. One negative review alleges poor handling of payment issues and a child injury incident with lack of management follow-up.

Kind and nurturing staffclean facilityexcellent parent communication
Address
238 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4744
Quality
Peaks Little Angels II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

PEAKS LITTLE ANGELS II receives mixed reviews with significant polarization between parents. Long-term families praise the educational focus, trips, projects, and staff professionalism, while recent reviewers report serious concerns about management communication, arbitrary dismissals of children, and unprofessional conduct by leadership.

Educational focusfield trips and projectsprofessional staff
Address
5223 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 747-7867
Butterfly Kisses Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Butterfly Kisses Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, cleanliness, learning opportunities, and reasonable pricing. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including lack of supervision, poor health incident response, inadequate adjustment periods for new students, and safety issues.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityorganized environment
Address
2816 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 856-6346
Places And Spaces For Growth Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
6041 Drexel Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 878-8875
Grace Community Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
29 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8270
Shake Rattle And Roll Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1214 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 223-3766
Quality
Northern Home For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Northern Home for Children receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the supportive staff, helpful services, and caring environment. One concern noted was occasional delays in paperwork follow-up.

Supportive and caring staffhelpful services beyond childcaresafe and welcoming environment
Address
5301 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 482-2142
Child'S Conceptions
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Child's Conceptions (Pooh Corner) has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, invested staff, thoughtful curriculum, and strong community. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about leadership, cleanliness, supervision, deposit refund practices, and limited learning materials.

caring and invested staffthoughtful and creative curriculumstrong parent community
Address
311 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 843-3082
Quality
Olde City Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

OLDE CITY DAY SCHOOL has highly polarized reviews. Most recent parents praise the caring staff, enriching activities, and positive child experiences since a director change. However, some parents report serious safety and hygiene concerns including unsupervised children and inadequate sanitation.

Affordableconvenient locationcaring and attentive staff
Address
45 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 925-5020
Quality
Lene'S Daily Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lene's Daily Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong parent communication. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in learning. However, one parent reported a serious negative experience involving payment issues and an injury, claiming lack of responsiveness from staff and management.

Nurturing and kind staffclean facilityexcellent parent communication
Address
6418 1/2 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 937-7985
Quality
Divine Toddler Town Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
2704 W Girard Ave, Apt 06, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 232-2257
Rene'S Arch Day Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Rene's Arch Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Long-term satisfied parents praise the educational focus, diverse environment, and family-oriented approach. However, multiple recent reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, inappropriate restraint practices, unprofessional staff conduct, and restricted parent access to children.

Educational focusdiverse environmentfamily-oriented approach
Address
151 E Roosevelt Blvd, # 53, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 331-6110
Quality
Alphabet Academy Of Phila LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Alphabet Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the engaging staff, cleanliness, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged physical mistreatment of children, poor hygiene practices, high staff turnover, and management's dismissive response to parent complaints.

Engaging staff who provide age-appropriate activitiesclean facilityconvenient location and hours
Address
1020 N Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 239-0600
Keepin Kidz Happy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

KEEPIN KIDZ HAPPY II receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the learning environment, staff quality, and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including a child injury incident, disorganization, and unprofessional ownership.

Diverse environmentchild learning and growthstaff quality (especially Ms. Kim)
Address
6902 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Olde City Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Olde City Day School receives mixed reviews with significant variation in experiences. Most recent reviews praise the center highly, particularly following a director change, citing engaged staff, enriching activities, and happy children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision lapses and hygiene practices.

Affordableconvenient locationcaring and attentive staff
Address
12 S Letitia St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 925-0200
Hope Rising Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
7014 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 365-5637
Quality

Page 15 of 29· 857 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 857 child daycare & preschools daycares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, out of 929 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Philadelphia, 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
Philadelphia offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 857 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 24 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 46 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 Philadelphia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Philadelphia 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.