
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 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.
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.
Based on 555 daycares with Google ratings in Philadelphia
Top qualities mentioned across 4,793 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Philadelphia, based on parent reviews
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 |
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
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.
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.
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Brand New Life Christian Center appears to be primarily a church and food bank rather than a daycare facility. Reviews praise the welcoming community, spiritual teaching, and free food distribution services offered on Saturdays. Parents highlight the kind staff, clean facilities, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Quality Time for Your Child Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the organized facility, caring and dedicated staff, and engaging activities that keep children happy and learning. The owner is noted for being supportive and family-oriented. One negative review cited concerns about staff patience and behavior toward children.
Parents consistently praise Pre-School Power Child Development Center (also referred to as Ann Kids) for its caring and passionate staff, smooth transitions, and welcoming environment. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting excellent teacher-student relationships, quality curriculum, nutritious meals, and strong security measures. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress.
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, family-oriented environment, dedicated teachers who know every child by name, and strong academic preparation. Multiple parents report their children thrived socially and academically, with lasting friendships and positive transitions to kindergarten. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the school's ability to accommodate children with special needs.
Parents highlight the academy's strong academic focus, noting that children learn skills like singing the ABCs and counting early on. Reviewers also appreciate the engaging activities and the owner's direct involvement in ensuring high-quality teaching staff. While minor operational issues were raised, they were reportedly resolved promptly by management.
Kids Paradise Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, attentive staff and well-organized environment. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care, daily communication updates, smooth drop-off/pick-up experiences, and notable developmental progress in their children. The daycare is repeatedly recommended as the best in Philadelphia.
The reviews provided are not for the daycare's after-school program but rather for the affiliated church. Reviews consistently praise the church community, priests, and spiritual environment, though they do not address daycare services or child care quality.
Parents consistently praise Teach N Tumble for providing individualized, attentive care in a small group home setting led by owner Ms. Brenda. Children show significant developmental progress, behavioral improvements, and emotional growth while parents appreciate the structured curriculum, daily communication, and family-like atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, safety, and quality care.
Little People Little Stars Day Care in Philadelphia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 out of 9 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and patient staff, spacious and clean facilities, flexible scheduling including weekend and after-hours care, and affordable transportation services for school pickups.
One parent describes the facility as awesome, though they note frequent early dismissals as a drawback. The feedback highlights the center's quality while pointing out scheduling inconsistencies.
This is not a daycare center. The reviews describe BOK Technical High School as a converted school building in Philadelphia that houses artist studios, shops, restaurants, and event spaces. Reviewers praise it as a vibrant community hub showcasing local culture and creativity.
Mother Goose & Friends receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring and patient staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learn well, and feel loved and safe. The center is described as a welcoming, creative space where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.
Beacon Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and engaged teachers, personalized attention to each child's interests, and supportive leadership under director Gillian. The center emphasizes play-based, creative learning and emotional development. One negative review raised concerns about facility cleanliness, outdoor safety, and language support for international students, which the center addressed in their response.
Mary's Munchkinland Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting caring and professional staff, quality education, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with many families using the center for multiple children over many years. Children are described as happy, engaged, and learning significantly while in the center's care.
One parent describes the facility as fine but warns that receipts should be kept at all times, as billing discrepancies may arise months later. The review suggests that while the care itself is acceptable, financial communication needs improvement.
M.K.B.'s Over the Rainbow Day Care Center receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's dedication, long-term stability, and family-like atmosphere. The facility has built strong community trust over decades with consistent teachers and successful developmental outcomes. One parent reported dissatisfaction with how their son's biting behavior was handled, resulting in expulsion.
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries is highly praised as a caring community organization serving children and adults in North Philadelphia. Parents consistently highlight the loving, attentive staff who make children feel safe and welcomed, with active engagement in educational activities. The facility is also recognized for its cleanliness, professionalism, and commitment to serving the broader community through meal distributions and various support programs.
Data mismatch detected: The listed facility is S.I.L.L.Y.S. daycare center in Philadelphia, PA, but all 10 reviews describe Silly's restaurant in Portland, Maine. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
One parent observed the staff as nice and happy while watching children being picked up, noting that the children appeared content and eager to stay. The reviewer was positively impacted by the visible joy of the families and the cute faces, despite having a difficult day themselves.
Tolentine Community Center is a well-regarded recreation and community center offering diverse programs for families. Parents praise the welcoming staff, cleanliness, and variety of activities including summer camp, sports, and special events. The facility serves multiple age groups and is valued as a safe, supportive community space.
North Light Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive programming. Parents highlight the organization's commitment to child development through educational activities, summer camps, and aftercare programs. The center is also recognized for its broader community support services including food assistance and event space rental.
Altogether Friends Child Care Center in Philadelphia receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, educational activities, and strong social-emotional development for children ranging from infants to preschoolers. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and appreciate the warm, attentive environment.
One parent describes the center as an amazing, family-oriented environment where children enjoy being with friends and receiving homework help. A second review notes the nice staff and well-behaved children, though it offers a slightly lower rating of 4/5 without specifying further issues.
Grace Kids Academy LLC in Philadelphia receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, friendly staff, and child care quality, though two negative reviews cite concerns about staff behavior, lack of transparency in classroom access, and documented incidents with PA Human Services.
The Children's Place Preschool in Philadelphia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents consistently praising the caring and nurturing staff, strong communication through apps and updates, clean facility, structured curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm for attending.
Parents consistently praise Joshua Tree Daycare for excellent staff, creative programming, and strong communication with families. The facility offers a spacious, organized environment with research-based educational practices and uses the HiMama app for daily updates. Multiple parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and loved attending.
Little Stars Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong academic instruction across multiple subjects. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and making measurable developmental progress. One parent rated the facility average, citing general staff and environment quality.
Parents consistently praise Kids R Us for its caring, family-oriented atmosphere and strong academic curriculum. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term enrollment since infancy, with children showing advanced academic progress including early reading levels and school readiness. Staff members, particularly Ms. Shaina and MomMom, are frequently mentioned for their individual attention and dedication to each child's development.
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