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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Plains, PA

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Plains. Average rating: 3.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Plains, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
3.4/5
Parent reviews
29
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Plains has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 29 parent reviews averaging 3.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Plains

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.

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    The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
    3.57 score
    3.4(13)

    270 S River St, Plains, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Plains, PA receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, child development, and affordability. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about staff supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and child safety.

    caring and family-like staffclean and bright facilityaffordablechildren excited to attend

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Plains

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
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3.0 - 3.9
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Below 3
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Plains (100–139 children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Plains based on parent reviews

The Schoolhouse Day Care Center

3.4(13)

270 S River St, Plains, PA

The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Plains, PA receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, child development, and affordability. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about staff supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and child safety.

caring and family-like staffclean and bright facilityaffordable

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Plains, Pennsylvania

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Plains, Pennsylvania. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Plains have an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.4 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Plains, 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 Plains

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The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Plains, PA receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, child development, and affordability. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about staff supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and child safety.

caring and family-like staffclean and bright facilityaffordable
Address
270 S River St, Plains, PA
Phone
(570) 819-9380
Quality
Building Blocks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Building Blocks Learning Center in Plains, Pennsylvania receives uniformly positive reviews from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring staff, clean bright environment, strong curriculum focused on social-emotional growth, and use of the Tadpoles app for daily communication. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and feel confident in the quality of care provided.

Friendly and caring staffclean and bright facilityexcellent communication via Tadpoles app
Address
1082 Route 315 North, Plains, PA
Phone
(570) 970-0851
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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Plains, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Plains have an average Google rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Plains, 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
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 Plains for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Plains 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.