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64 Child Daycare & Preschools in Reading, Pennsylvania

Browse all 64 child daycare & preschools in Reading, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Reading

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

    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.

    Kind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalance of play and academicsart and creativity integration
  2. 2
    Early Beginnings
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    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.

    Caring and compassionate staffexcellent parent communicationchild development and learning progresssafe and fun environment
  3. 3
    Early Beginnings II
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    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.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationcomprehensive early learning curriculumclean facilities
  4. 4
    Children'S Journey
    4.6 score
    4.9(10)

    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.

    Caring and loving staffexcellent communication via app with photos and activity updateshomemade foodwell-behaved children
  5. 5

    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.

    Caring and passionate staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and growthconfidence building
  6. 6

    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.

    Dr. Milca's clinical expertise in pediatric dentistry and f
  7. 7
    Bethany Daycare
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    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.

    None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
  8. 8

    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.

    Caring and warm staffexcellent parent communicationsecure facilitystructured learning combined with play
  9. 9
    Sunshine Cottage
    4.51 score
    4.7(13)

    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.

    Caring and friendly stafffamily-oriented atmosphereengaging activities and field tripsindividualized attention due to small size
  10. 10

    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.

    caring and engaged staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong social-emotional learning (SEL) programexcellent communication with daily photos and updates

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Reading based on parent reviews

St. Albans Learning Center

5(10)

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.

Kind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalance of play and academics

Early Beginnings

5(9)

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.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent parent communicationchild development and learning progress

Early Beginnings II

5(8)

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.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationcomprehensive early learning curriculum

Children'S Journey

4.9(10)

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.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication via app with photos and activity updateshomemade food

Joy Garden Creative Center

5(7)

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.

Caring and passionate staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and growth

Sweet Little Smiles LLC

5(7)

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.

Dr. Milca's clinical expertise in pediatric dentistry and f

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Reading, Pennsylvania

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Reading

Showing 64 results

Live N Learn Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
135 S 5th St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 373-3523
Quality
Early Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent parent communicationchild development and learning progress
Address
1459 Moss St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 372-2589
Quality
Callowhill North
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2521 River Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 921-1313
Quality
Early Beginnings II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationcomprehensive early learning curriculum
Address
13 S 4th St, # 15, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 374-4869
Quality
St. Albans Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Kind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalance of play and academics
Address
2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 678-8701
Quality
Mary'S Day Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
550 N 3rd St, Reading, PA
Phone
(484) 577-4320
Quality
Joy Garden Creative Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Caring and passionate staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and growth
Address
525 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 777-0910
Quality
Sweet Little Smiles LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Dr. Milca's clinical expertise in pediatric dentistry and f
Address
440 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 208-0200
Children'S Journey
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

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.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication via app with photos and activity updateshomemade food
Address
600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 921-0770
Quality
St. Joseph Creative Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2390 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 378-8248
Bethany Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
164 Douglass St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 478-8772
The Link After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Sports and recreational activities (basketballsoccer)keeps kids off streets
Address
201 Noble St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 372-2731
Sunshine Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Caring and friendly stafffamily-oriented atmosphereengaging activities and field trips
Address
4453 Penn Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 670-1040
Quality
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Caring and warm staffexcellent parent communicationsecure facility
Address
2250 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 321-0000
Quality
Albright Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

caring and engaged staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong social-emotional learning (SEL) program
Address
3040 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 921-1932
Quality
Nativity Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1501 N 13th St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 375-5190
Quality
Pied Piper Nursery And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
640 Centre Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 376-6334
Building Bridges Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

Dedicated and professional ownershipsound early childhood development principl
Address
10 Hearthstone Ct, # 103, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 779-2200
Little Haven Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1419 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 378-1760
Quality
Babies-N-Motion
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Caring and compassionate staffloving environmenteducational activities
Address
502 Walnut St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 376-6060
Quality
Flying Hills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Caring and responsive teachersregular photo/daily updates to parentsclean and bright facility
Address
11 Village Center Dr, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 775-5407
Quality
New Star Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Caring and attentive staffdevelopmental progress (learninglanguage
Address
1920 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 929-9123
Quality
Kidz Paradise
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive directorclean facility
Address
1340 W Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 985-0310
Antietam Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Accommodating to children with special needsexperienced and caring teachersclean facility
Address
2538 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 779-9780
Quality
Spring Rose Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Caring and compassionate staffexperienced with special needs (ASD)small class sizes
Address
563 Mountain Home Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 670-0752
Quality
Bciu Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
705 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 987-7844
The New Lector Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Staff friendliness and carebilingual/Spanish-speaking staff24/7 hours
Address
403 N 13th St, Reading, PA
Phone
(484) 577-4300
Quality
The Second Street Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Kind and welcoming stafforganized facilityhelpful and involved teache
Address
430 N 2nd St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 374-4470
Quality
Riverview Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

caring and well-educated staffchildren excited to attendstrong parent communication about child wellbei
Address
3301 Stoudts Ferry Bridge, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 921-1029
Quality
Ymca Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Friendly and helpful staff membersclean facilitywelcoming atmosphere
Address
631 Washington St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 378-8477
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 64 child daycare & preschools daycares in Reading, Pennsylvania, out of 70 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 Reading, 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
Reading offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 64 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Reading for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Reading 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.