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238 Child Daycare & Preschools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Browse all 238 child daycare & preschools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10
    Little Tots Academy
    4.5 score
    5(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.

    caring and patient staffpersonalized attentionfamily environmentst

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pittsburgh based on parent reviews

A Place To Grow Learning Center Too, INC

5(16)

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.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilityopen communication with parents

A Place To Grow Learning Center, INC.

5(16)

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.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitylarge play and learning spaces

Arsenal Family & Children'S Center

5(15)

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.

Small class sizeshigh teacher-to-student ratiosattentive and patient teachers

Sunnyside Daycare Center

5(11)

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.

Experienced and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereaffordable pricing

Castle Shannon Learning Center

4.9(16)

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.

Educational programs and lecturesart and craft activitiesfriendly and helpful staff

Mushroom Family Learning Center

4.9(13)

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.

Exceptionalcaringand patient teachers

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There are 238 child daycare & preschools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, making up 96% of the 249 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 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
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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.

Caring and warm staff in baby roomprompt and professional communicationdaily updates on infant needs
Address
250 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 661-1242
Quality
1st Years Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
925 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 247-7964
Quality
Pride Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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.

Spacious unitsattractive facilitiesgood value for rent
Address
242 Fern St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 661-0420
Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
281 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 371-1929
Quality
Carlow University Early Lrg Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3333 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 578-8631
Quality
Robin'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2404 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 321-1584
Young World Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2281 Rochester Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 367-7221
Kidz Campus Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
13037 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 793-3211
Weekday Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3319 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 531-1579
Quality
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

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.

Patient and caring staffsmooth transition for childrendevelopmental skill-building (potty training
Address
1801 Centre Ave, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 281-1485
Quality
First Impressions Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1779
First Impressions Day Care Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1779
Quality
Waterworks Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
250 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 828-8280
Quality
Mother Goose & Friends Lrng. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2467 Mcneilly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 531-1477
Quality
Children'S Christian Group Home Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2
Address
3009 Gilmore Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 247-7034
Quality
Heavenly Care Daycare And Educational Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

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.

Child enjoys attendingdescribed as best facility in the area by one parent
Address
2305 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 395-3950
Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/Washington Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

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.

Teachers described as loving and gentle
Address
2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 795-5260
Quality
Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/ Adlai Stevenson Elemen
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

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.

Loving and gentle teachers
Address
313 Holiday Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(724) 327-4670
Upmc Mercy Child Dev. Ctr. Emire
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 232-2587
Quality
Ymca Of Pgh / Elroy Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3129 Elroy Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1448
Quality
Mt. Lebanon Ext. Day Program At Hoover School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
37 Robb Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 279-9581
Quality
Daisies Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
517 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 531-1443
Quality
Southminster Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
799 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 571-1923
Quality
Children'S Express Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

caring and polite staffcreative activitiessafe and secure building
Address
315 Center-New Texas Rd., Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 795-5720
Quality
Mt Lebanon Extended Day Program-Jefferson Scho
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 344-4474
Quality
Edgewood Primary School Ymca Scool-Age Prg
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
241 Maple Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 823-3900
Quality
Mt. Lebanon Extended Day Prg At Dormont Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3200 Annapolis Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 343-3166
Quality
Room To Grow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 386-6539
Tender Care Learning Center (Mccandless)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8633 Old Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 367-7327
Quality
Liberty Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
601 Filbert St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 622-2845
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 238 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, out of 249 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 Pittsburgh, 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
Pittsburgh offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 238 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Pittsburgh for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pittsburgh 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.