Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Philadelphia, PA
Compare 857 child daycare & preschools in Philadelphia. Average rating: 4.21/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Programs
- 857
- Avg rating
- 4.21/5
- Parent reviews
- 4,793
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 257
Philadelphia has 857 licensed child daycare & preschools with 4,793 parent reviews averaging 4.21/5.257 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 19146 (avg 4.73 stars), while 19143 has the largest selection (51 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Alphabet Alley4.8 score5(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 - 2Beasley'S Phase II Child Care4.8 score5(20)
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 - 3God'S Garden4.8 score5(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 - 4The Children'S Community School4.8 score5(20)
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 - 5Half Pint Day Care Center4.8 score5(20)
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 - 6Kids Advantage Daycare4.8 score5(20)
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 - 7The Giving Tree4.75 score5(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 - 8Antonelli Family Daycare Ctr 24.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 9Ethel Trice Day Care Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 10Pieces Of The Puzzle Learning Center INC4.72 score4.9(20)
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 555 daycares with Google ratings in Philadelphia
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 4,793 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Philadelphia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Philadelphia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19146 | 23 | 4.73 | 7 | |
| 19115 | 10 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 19103 | 14 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 19118 | 5 | 4.55 | 2 | |
| 19122 | 12 | 4.53 | 4 | |
| 19143 | 51 | 4.5 | 18 | |
| 19148 | 26 | 4.49 | 10 | |
| 19147 | 14 | 4.49 | 7 | |
| 19125 | 9 | 4.45 | 3 | |
| 19136 | 16 | 4.42 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Philadelphia (8–458 children)
Small
up to 30 children
138
Medium
31–75 children
202
Large
76–150 children
145
Very Large
150+ children
72
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Philadelphia based on parent reviews
Alphabet Alley
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.
Beasley'S Phase II Child Care
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.
God'S Garden
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.
The Children'S Community School
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.
Half Pint Day Care Center
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.
Kids Advantage Daycare
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Finding the right childcare in Philadelphia involves navigating a diverse landscape of over 850 centers, ranging from small home-based operations to larger preschools. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities and safe environments as the primary reasons their children enjoy attending these programs. The directory also highlights specific neighborhoods like the 19107 zip code, which stands out for its exceptionally high average ratings across its local providers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Philadelphia have an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 across 555 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 4,793 parent reviews. Parents in Philadelphia most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and welcoming atmosphere.
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
- Address
- 1442 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 334-4085
- Quality
A few reviewers report significant issues with the center, including outdated facilities and poor responsiveness to communication needs. One parent describes the environment as having an 'old history,' while another criticizes the staff for never picking up the phone when assistance is required.
- Address
- 6401 Wister St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (267) 385-5779
- Address
- 7717 Este Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 755-5759
Settlement Music School receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the quality of music instruction, teachers, and the school's long-standing reputation, several recent parents report strict policies, poor communication, unsupportive administration, and a transactional atmosphere that negatively impacted their experience.
- Address
- 416 Queen St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 320-0267
- Quality
- Address
- 8230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 455-5545
- Address
- 2637 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 423-3042
- Address
- 1010 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 763-3289
Just Children N.E. receives unanimously positive feedback from parents who have used the center for multiple years and multiple children. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, kindergarten preparation, and family-like atmosphere that makes them feel comfortable leaving their children in care.
- Address
- 2901 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 677-7171
- Quality
- Address
- 1601 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 545-5515
Brightside Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's warmth and their children's development and happiness. However, one parent reported serious concerns including frequent illness, inappropriate sharing of personal items, disrespectful staff attitudes, and privacy violations regarding their autistic child.
- Address
- 5422 Media St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 878-8810
- Quality
- Address
- 196 E Herman St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 848-8197
- Address
- 1801 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 563-3919
- Address
- 3201 Ryan Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 335-5565
- Address
- 4101 Frankford Ave, # 73, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 533-3691
- Address
- 500 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 242-2466
- Quality
- Address
- 300 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 634-4728
- Quality
Hope Rising Child Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, organization, curriculum structure, and staff responsiveness. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including pest issues and child safety incidents such as biting and diaper rashes.
- Address
- 229 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 474-4432
- Quality
Brightside Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising individual teachers and staff for their care and communication. However, some operational concerns have been raised regarding staffing levels during drop-off and transportation logistics.
- Address
- 1819 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 426-6740
- Quality
- Address
- 2620 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 724-4130
- Address
- 5016 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 878-8612
- Address
- 224 E Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 248-8446
- Address
- 2603 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 834-4581
- Address
- 1701 Shelmire Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 437-7159
- Quality
- Address
- 21 W Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 438-8111
One parent highlights exceptional care, noting that staff are attentive, warm, and engaging, while also praising the provision of fresh, homemade nutritious meals daily. The reviewer emphasizes the clean environment, varied activities including music classes, and the professional responsiveness of the center's director.
- Address
- 1917 S 65th St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 729-9355
- Quality
- Address
- 5239 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 289-9536
- Address
- 1001 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 386-6510
- Address
- 6410 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 904-4656
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Chesterbrook Academy for warm, attentive staff and strong child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, safety, spacious play areas, included meals, and enrichment activities like music and sports. Most reviews highlight excellent teacher continuity and caring leadership, though one parent noted some concerns about recent administrative changes.
- Address
- 510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 592-2826
- Quality
- Address
- 4282 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 533-3136
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