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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)

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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

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All My Children Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5357 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 873-3486
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Molly'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1610-12 Mckean St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 551-1011
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Friends Of Molly
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1612 Mckean St, Fl 2, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 551-1403
Martha Washington School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
766 N 44th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 823-3820
Blair Christian Ed.School &Ctr.Comm.Outreach
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
220 W Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 438-8656
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Small Impressions Academic Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1442 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 334-4085
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Hope Rising Child Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6401 Wister St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 385-5779
Enriched After School Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7717 Este Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 755-5759
Settlement Music School
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

High-quality music and dance instructionexperienced teachersbeautiful building and facilities
Address
416 Queen St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 320-0267
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Children R Us
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 455-5545
Timothy Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2637 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 423-3042
Abo Haven Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1010 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 763-3289
Just Children N.E.
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitiesmultiple staff present in classrooms
Address
2901 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 677-7171
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Apple Blossom Learning Tree Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1601 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 545-5515
Brightside Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Friendly and wonderful staffloving environmentchild development and speech advancement
Address
5422 Media St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 878-8810
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Allen Wesley Brooks, Jr. Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
196 E Herman St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8197
Spring Garden Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1801 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 563-3919
Mscf Lincoln Hs Infant /Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3201 Ryan Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 335-5565
Community Preschool And Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4101 Frankford Ave, # 73, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 533-3691
Lubels House Of Learning & Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 242-2466
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Visitation Bvm School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 634-4728
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Hope Rising Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Clean and organized facilitystructured curriculum by age grouppatient and understanding staff
Address
229 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4432
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Brightside Academy Early Care & Education #5
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Excellent teacher-student relationshipsstrong parent communicationcaring staff
Address
1819 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 426-6740
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Our Little Rascals
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2620 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 724-4130
Colona'S Kidz Educational Day Care Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5016 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 878-8612
Pre School Plus
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
224 E Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 248-8446
My Space INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2603 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 834-4581
Little School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1701 Shelmire Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 437-7159
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Ann'S Tender Touch Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 W Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 438-8111
Wonderland Day Care & Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1917 S 65th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 729-9355
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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.