Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pittsburgh, PA
Compare 238 child daycare & preschools in Pittsburgh. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at a glance
- Programs
- 238
- Avg rating
- 4.22/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,274
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 62
Pittsburgh has 238 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,274 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.62 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 44% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 15228 (avg 4.9 stars), while 15206 has the largest selection (15 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pittsburgh
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.
- 1A Place To Grow Learning Center Too, INC4.76 score5(16)
1331 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
A Place to Grow Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, well-organized facility. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, welcoming atmosphere, and strong educational preparation for children. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.
Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilityopen communication with parentswelcoming atmosphere - 2A Place To Grow Learning Center, INC.4.76 score5(16)
106 Gamma Dr, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
A Place to Grow Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as the best daycare in the Pittsburgh area. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean and well-organized space with excellent facilities, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.
Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitylarge play and learning spacesstrong parent communication via app - 3Arsenal Family & Children'S Center4.75 score5(15)
336 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Arsenal Family & Children's Center is a highly-regarded preschool in Pittsburgh with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the small teacher-to-student ratios, caring and experienced staff, play-based learning approach, and supportive developmental environment.
Small class sizeshigh teacher-to-student ratiosattentive and patient teachersplay-based curriculum - 4Sunnyside Daycare Center4.69 score5(11)
8075 Saltsburg Rd, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children
Sunnyside Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the family-owned facility's caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents report their children have made significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. Multiple families relocating out of state expressed they would have continued enrollment if possible.
Experienced and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereaffordable pricingflexible scheduling - 5Castle Shannon Learning Center4.69 score4.9(16)
3750 Myrtle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
The reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing - most reviews reference library services rather than daycare experiences. The few daycare-related comments praise learning activities and friendly staff.
Educational programs and lecturesart and craft activitiesfriendly and helpful staffcommunity resources - 6Mushroom Family Learning Center4.65 score4.9(13)
1240 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 8 children
Mushroom Family Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, strong communication, and focus on child development and social skills. The center is described as welcoming, warm, and a special place that families are grateful to have been part of.
Exceptionalcaringand patient teachersNurturing and warm environment - 7Ymca Of Pittsburgh/Homewood-Brushton Program Cente4.6 score4.8(15)
7140 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children
Reviews are not relevant to daycare services. The facility appears to be a YMCA community center offering fitness classes, blood donation services, tax preparation assistance, and childwatch services. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and welcoming atmosphere.
Friendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilitygood equipmentspacious parking - 8Creative Minds Learning Center, LLC4.55 score4.8(11)
250 Mount Lebanon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Creative Minds Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive teaching staff, excellent communication, and their children's happiness and development at the center. Multiple families report significant improvements after transferring from other daycare facilities.
Caring and loving teachersexcellent parent communicationdaily updates via app and in-personchildren love attending - 9Milestones Child Care Center4.5 score5(5)
319 S Lang Ave, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Parents consistently praise Milestones Child Care Center for its caring staff, balanced approach to play-based learning with academic skills, and warm educational environment. Multiple parents highlight the quality of communication through the Brightwheel app, staff dedication to special events, and strong kindergarten preparation. All reviewers express satisfaction and would recommend the facility.
kind and caring teachersplay-based learning combined with early literacy and math skillssafety and health practicesgood communication and photo updates via Brightwheel app - 10Little Tots Academy4.5 score5(5)
4917 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Little Tots Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, personal approach and family-like environment. Parents report their children made significant academic progress in reading, spelling, and other skills while forming strong bonds with teachers. The staff is noted for patience, flexibility, and going above and beyond to help children adjust and thrive.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 140 daycares with Google ratings in Pittsburgh
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,274 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Pittsburgh, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15228 | 6 | 4.9 | 1 | |
| 15220 | 10 | 4.6 | 4 | |
| 15236 | 9 | 4.53 | 3 | |
| 15222 | 10 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 15218 | 6 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 15234 | 5 | 4.47 | 2 | |
| 15208 | 7 | 4.45 | 3 | |
| 15212 | 12 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 15229 | 6 | 4.35 | 2 | |
| 15206 | 15 | 4.32 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Pittsburgh (8–360 children)
Small
up to 30 children
24
Medium
31–75 children
71
Large
76–150 children
51
Very Large
150+ children
27
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Pittsburgh based on parent reviews
A Place To Grow Learning Center Too, INC
1331 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
A Place to Grow Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, well-organized facility. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, welcoming atmosphere, and strong educational preparation for children. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.
A Place To Grow Learning Center, INC.
106 Gamma Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
A Place to Grow Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as the best daycare in the Pittsburgh area. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean and well-organized space with excellent facilities, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.
Arsenal Family & Children'S Center
336 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Arsenal Family & Children's Center is a highly-regarded preschool in Pittsburgh with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the small teacher-to-student ratios, caring and experienced staff, play-based learning approach, and supportive developmental environment.
Sunnyside Daycare Center
8075 Saltsburg Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Sunnyside Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the family-owned facility's caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents report their children have made significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. Multiple families relocating out of state expressed they would have continued enrollment if possible.
Castle Shannon Learning Center
3750 Myrtle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
The reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing - most reviews reference library services rather than daycare experiences. The few daycare-related comments praise learning activities and friendly staff.
Mushroom Family Learning Center
1240 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Mushroom Family Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, strong communication, and focus on child development and social skills. The center is described as welcoming, warm, and a special place that families are grateful to have been part of.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from independent home-based care to larger institutional programs. Parents consistently highlight safe environments and attentive staff as the most important factors when visiting these centers. The directory highlights specific neighborhoods, such as 15241, where facilities have achieved exceptional parent satisfaction scores.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Pittsburgh have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 140 rated facilities, with 44% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 1,274 parent reviews. Parents in Pittsburgh most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming environment, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh
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Eastminster Child Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the baby room staff, particularly Ms. Marsha and Ms. Monet, for their warmth, professionalism, and communication with parents. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged employee theft of payments, poor administrative handling of complaints, and lack of responsiveness to inquiries.
- Address
- 250 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 661-1242
- Quality
One parent reports a positive preschool experience with daily activity updates, while another describes a negative interaction with new owners as weird and unprofessional. The contrasting feedback highlights potential concerns regarding staff professionalism and suitability for non-verbal children.
- Address
- 925 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 247-7964
- Quality
Reviews are mixed with significant management and responsiveness concerns. While parents praise the physical facilities and spacious units, they consistently report poor management, difficult communication, and maintenance issues.
- Address
- 242 Fern St, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 661-0420
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent praising the educational outcomes and family-like atmosphere, while multiple others describe serious safety concerns and operational failures. Critics cite chronic tardiness, unqualified staff, and physical harm to children, whereas a supporter highlights the child's academic progress and engaging environment.
- Address
- 281 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 371-1929
- Quality
- Address
- 3333 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 578-8631
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One parent highlights the staff's excellent engagement and effectiveness in preparing children for Kindergarten. Conversely, another parent reports a severe safety failure involving an unlocked front door and an unresponsive teacher, allowing a child to exit the facility unnoticed.
- Address
- 2404 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 321-1584
One parent reports that while the initial phone contact was pleasant, the staff handling infant inquiries was unprofessional and rude, specifically shouting that they were not accepting new babies. The reviewer notes that the center does not offer infant care at this location and advises others to check availability before calling.
- Address
- 2281 Rochester Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 367-7221
- Address
- 13037 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 793-3211
One parent reports a positive experience with engaging teachers and a knowledgeable director, noting their child enjoys attending without the separation anxiety seen previously. Conversely, another family describes a highly stressful enrollment process characterized by poor communication, misleading facility conditions, and ambiguous financial policies regarding deposits.
- Address
- 3319 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 531-1579
- Quality
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise patient staff, smooth transitions, developmental support, and clean facilities. Negative reviews allege staff neglect, poor communication, safety concerns, and differential treatment of children.
- Address
- 1801 Centre Ave, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 281-1485
- Quality
One parent reports that their four-year-old has become more social and enjoys the staff's schedule flexibility. Another parent states that their two-year-old loves the environment and feels safe with the staff.
- Address
- 3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 881-1779
Parents of young children highlight significant social and academic growth, noting that their kids enjoy attending and look forward to interacting with friends. Reviewers also appreciate the staff's flexibility and accommodating nature regarding schedules, expressing high levels of trust and satisfaction with the center.
- Address
- 3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 881-1779
- Quality
One parent reports exceptional staff and child engagement, while others cite serious safety failures including a fall down stairs, state violations, and verbal abuse of children. Additional feedback notes acceptable monthly costs but concerns regarding inadequate education and insufficient nap time. The few reviews so far highlight a stark contrast between positive staff interactions and significant operational or safety concerns.
- Address
- 250 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 828-8280
- Quality
One parent reports that a staff member shocked their baby out of frustration without facing discipline, while another describes being dismissed from the center due to behavioral issues with their toddler.
- Address
- 2467 Mcneilly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 531-1477
- Quality
One parent reports a long-standing positive experience with the center. Conversely, other feedback highlights significant communication failures, including unreturned emails and an inability to secure backup care when staff call off.
- Address
- 3009 Gilmore Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 247-7034
- Quality
Heavenly Care Daycare II in Pittsburgh has highly polarized reviews. While one parent praised it as the best facility in the area and another noted their son loves attending, multiple parents reported serious concerns about child safety, care standards, and unprofessional management.
- Address
- 2305 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 395-3950
Parents report significant operational and management issues at this YMCA facility. Major concerns include sudden daycare closure with one week notice, inadequate staffing and lifeguard availability, poor communication, and lack of customer service. While teachers were noted as caring, systemic problems with organization and leadership overshadow positive staff interactions.
- Address
- 2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 795-5260
- Quality
Parents report significant operational and management issues at this YMCA facility. Major concerns include an abrupt daycare closure with minimal notice, staffing problems, poor customer service, and a safety incident involving a lifeguard. While some mention caring teachers, systemic problems with communication, transparency, and organizational management dominate feedback.
- Address
- 313 Holiday Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (724) 327-4670
- Address
- 1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 232-2587
- Quality
- Address
- 3129 Elroy Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 881-1448
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- 37 Robb Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 279-9581
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- 517 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 531-1443
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- Address
- 799 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 571-1923
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Children's Express Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback praising staff quality, creativity, and communication. However, one parent had a negative experience with inconsistent follow-up communication regarding waitlist status, which caused significant stress.
- Address
- 315 Center-New Texas Rd., Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 795-5720
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- Address
- 11 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 344-4474
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- 241 Maple Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 823-3900
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- 3200 Annapolis Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 343-3166
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- Address
- 626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 386-6539
Parents highlight the McCandless location's staff for being compassionate, flexible, and communicative, with teachers providing attentive care. One family notes a ten-year history of enrollment, while another praises the positive experience before relocating.
- Address
- 8633 Old Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 367-7327
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- Address
- 601 Filbert St, Pittsburgh, PA
- Phone
- (412) 622-2845
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