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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- 100 Warwick Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (724) 693-3977
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- 144 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 921-1313
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- 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 363-3170
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- 508 Shadyhill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 928-8657
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- 11817 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 795-5260
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- 500 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 366-6611
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- 6425 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 661-1299
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One parent criticizes the program's contract for imposing regular financial fines on families, arguing that these penalties are ineffective and lack creative solutions. Another review highlights that staff appear underpaid and overworked, while noting an overly rigid environment where young children are treated like employees rather than kids.
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- 700 Vermont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 344-4606
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Brightside Academy receives mixed reviews with a strong majority of highly positive feedback praising caring staff, clean facilities, and strong early childhood education programs. However, a minority of parents report unprofessional and disrespectful staff behavior, poor communication, and concerns about the facility's location and management.
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- 5919 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 363-3401
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- 373 Burrows St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 383-3158
Bright Horizons at South Side Works receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational focus, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight individualized attention and strong communication. Two negative reviews raise concerns about staff supervision and support for children with special needs.
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- 2629 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 722-2357
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- 116 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 322-2152
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Parents consistently praise KinderCare Downtown Pittsburgh for its caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum that promotes children's development. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, security, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility comes highly recommended by families with long-term enrollment.
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- 600 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 765-5397
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- 373 1/2 Burrows St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 383-3158
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- 735 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 343-3166
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- 400 Broadmoor Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 344-4608
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- 6502 Lilac St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 422-2486
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- 73 S 18th St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 481-1654
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- 341 Kittanning Pike, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 781-1831
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Parents consistently praise KinderCare Mt. Lebanon for its caring, knowledgeable staff and strong educational curriculum. Multiple families report their children have thrived across different age groups and classrooms, with the director and teachers being highly responsive to individual family needs. All reviewers express confidence in the safety and quality of care provided.
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- 1610 N Highland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 531-1195
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Tender Care Learning Center-Ross receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight warm, friendly staff and directors who create a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents report high satisfaction with the quality of care and teaching.
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- 4721 Mcknight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 635-5988
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- 7810 Tioga St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 242-2387
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- 635 Hillsboro St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 353-3102
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- 200 Mcintyre Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 761-1123
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- 115 Cabin Ln, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 967-7064
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- 1720 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 885-5674
Brightside Academy receives mixed reviews with significant variation between locations. While some parents praise staff professionalism, cleanliness, and kindergarten readiness, others report serious concerns including staff turnover, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, safety issues with unexplained bruises, and pest infestations.
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- 415 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 471-1634
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- 165 Crescent Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 563-3125
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- 4900 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 681-1123
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- 671 Bryn Mawr Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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- (412) 681-1910
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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