
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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