
Browse all 64 child daycare & preschools in Reading, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
St. Albans Learning Center in Reading, Pennsylvania receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciate the balance of academics, play, creativity, and outdoor activities. The school is commended for strong communication, compassionate staff, and a nurturing environment.
1459 Moss St, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Early Beginnings Daycare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong parent communication, and positive developmental progress in children. Director Sandra is specifically noted for going above and beyond.
13 S 4th St, # 15, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Early Beginnings II receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication between teachers and families, noting that children develop foundational skills like potty training, writing, and social behaviors while feeling happy and well-cared-for.
600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Children's Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong communication through daily updates, homemade meals, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
525 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Joy Garden Creative Center in Reading, PA receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental improvements in their children's confidence, independence, social skills, and academic progress. Families appreciate the Montessori-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
440 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sweet Little Smiles LLC is a pediatric dental center in Reading, Pennsylvania specializing in tongue and lip tie revisions. Parents and referring providers consistently praise Dr. Milca for her exceptional clinical expertise, compassionate bedside manner, and collaborative approach to patient care. The office is noted for its child-friendly environment and comprehensive, family-centered treatment philosophy.
164 Douglass St, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Bethany Baptist Church, not a daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for Bethany Daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania.
2250 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Learning Ladder Academy for excellent staff care, strong communication, and structured learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate visible growth in skills and friendships. Multiple parents report switching from other daycares specifically to this center due to superior quality and care standards.
4453 Penn Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sunshine Cottage is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children are engaged, happy, and receive individualized attention. The center is noted for creative activities, field trips, and going above and beyond in child education and care.
3040 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Albright Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational quality. Parents consistently highlight the center's strong social-emotional learning program, excellent communication, and safe facilities that help children thrive from infancy through pre-K. One parent reported dissatisfaction with communication, but this was a significant outlier among otherwise glowing reviews.
Highest rated daycares in Reading based on parent reviews
2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA
St. Albans Learning Center in Reading, Pennsylvania receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciate the balance of academics, play, creativity, and outdoor activities. The school is commended for strong communication, compassionate staff, and a nurturing environment.
1459 Moss St, Reading, PA
Early Beginnings Daycare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong parent communication, and positive developmental progress in children. Director Sandra is specifically noted for going above and beyond.
13 S 4th St, # 15, Reading, PA
Early Beginnings II receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication between teachers and families, noting that children develop foundational skills like potty training, writing, and social behaviors while feeling happy and well-cared-for.
600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA
Children's Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong communication through daily updates, homemade meals, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
525 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA
Joy Garden Creative Center in Reading, PA receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental improvements in their children's confidence, independence, social skills, and academic progress. Families appreciate the Montessori-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
440 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA
Sweet Little Smiles LLC is a pediatric dental center in Reading, Pennsylvania specializing in tongue and lip tie revisions. Parents and referring providers consistently praise Dr. Milca for her exceptional clinical expertise, compassionate bedside manner, and collaborative approach to patient care. The office is noted for its child-friendly environment and comprehensive, family-centered treatment philosophy.
There are 64 child daycare & preschools in Reading, Pennsylvania, making up 91% of the 70 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 Reading, 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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Early Beginnings Daycare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong parent communication, and positive developmental progress in children. Director Sandra is specifically noted for going above and beyond.
Early Beginnings II receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication between teachers and families, noting that children develop foundational skills like potty training, writing, and social behaviors while feeling happy and well-cared-for.
St. Albans Learning Center in Reading, Pennsylvania receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciate the balance of academics, play, creativity, and outdoor activities. The school is commended for strong communication, compassionate staff, and a nurturing environment.
Joy Garden Creative Center in Reading, PA receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental improvements in their children's confidence, independence, social skills, and academic progress. Families appreciate the Montessori-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
Sweet Little Smiles LLC is a pediatric dental center in Reading, Pennsylvania specializing in tongue and lip tie revisions. Parents and referring providers consistently praise Dr. Milca for her exceptional clinical expertise, compassionate bedside manner, and collaborative approach to patient care. The office is noted for its child-friendly environment and comprehensive, family-centered treatment philosophy.
Children's Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong communication through daily updates, homemade meals, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
Note: The reviews provided are for Bethany Baptist Church, not a daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for Bethany Daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania.
THE LINK After School Program is a community center in Reading, PA that offers recreational activities, event hosting, and fitness classes. Parents praise the facility for keeping children engaged through sports and games while providing a safe social environment. The center is noted for its convenient location, supportive staff, and clean facilities.
Sunshine Cottage is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children are engaged, happy, and receive individualized attention. The center is noted for creative activities, field trips, and going above and beyond in child education and care.
Parents consistently praise Learning Ladder Academy for excellent staff care, strong communication, and structured learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate visible growth in skills and friendships. Multiple parents report switching from other daycares specifically to this center due to superior quality and care standards.
Albright Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational quality. Parents consistently highlight the center's strong social-emotional learning program, excellent communication, and safe facilities that help children thrive from infancy through pre-K. One parent reported dissatisfaction with communication, but this was a significant outlier among otherwise glowing reviews.
Building Bridges Daycare has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the owners' dedication, professionalism, and caring approach to early childhood development, multiple other parents report serious safety concerns including physical abuse of children by staff members, lack of communication following incidents, inadequate supervision, and dishonesty from management.
Parents consistently praise Babies-N-Motion as an exceptional daycare with caring, compassionate staff who create a loving, family-like environment. Children are described as excited and happy to attend, with strong emphasis on both quality childcare and educational activities that support learning and development.
Flying Hills Preschool receives predominantly positive reviews (8 five-star ratings) praising the caring staff, responsive communication, and clean environment. However, two one-star reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, unexplained injuries, inconsistent care standards, and high costs relative to services provided.
New Star Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress. Parents appreciate the caring and professional staff, strong communication, and individualized attention to each child's needs and milestones.
Parents consistently praise Kidz Paradise for its excellent, caring staff and welcoming environment where children thrive both developmentally and emotionally. The director and teachers are described as responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this clean, well-maintained facility.
Antietam Academy receives mixed reviews with a 4.2/5 rating. Most parents praise the staff, accommodations, educational preparation, and caring environment, but several recent reviews report concerning issues with teacher behavior, communication, and billing practices.
Spring Rose Childcare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and experienced staff, clean facility, strong educational programs, and exceptional support for children with special needs. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development at this center-based daycare.
The New Lector Daycare LLC receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, individualized child care, and bilingual services. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about the owner's demeanor, lack of child engagement, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate meal provision.
The Second Street Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility's improvements, staff professionalism, and engaging activities. However, some parents report poor staff attitude, lack of responsiveness, and communication issues. Overall ratings are heavily positive, though concerns about staff demeanor and parent interactions are noted by a minority of reviewers.
Riverview Christian Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring, well-educated staff, child development activities, and strong communication, noting their children are excited to attend. However, several parents criticize administrative communication, mask policies during COVID, and occasional closure-related inconveniences.
Reviews are highly polarized. Multiple reviewers praise staff warmth, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere, particularly highlighting specific staff members. However, several negative reviews cite rude and unprofessional front desk behavior, billing disputes, and poor customer service, particularly during evening hours.
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