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.
- 1St. Albans Learning Center4.67 score5(10)
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 - 2Early Beginnings4.64 score5(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 - 3Early Beginnings II4.62 score5(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 - 4Children'S Journey4.6 score4.9(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 - 5Joy Garden Creative Center4.58 score5(7)
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 - 6Sweet Little Smiles LLC4.58 score5(7)
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 - 7Bethany Daycare4.58 score4.8(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 - 8Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
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 - 9Sunshine Cottage4.51 score4.7(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 - 10Albright Early Learning Center4.4 score4.6(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
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.
Early Beginnings
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.
Early Beginnings II
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.
Children'S Journey
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.
Joy Garden Creative Center
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.
Sweet Little Smiles LLC
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.
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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
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AMAZING KIDZ LLC has highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the staff's attentiveness and organization or expressing serious concerns about safety, communication, and child engagement. Positive reviews highlight homework help, activities, and efficient transportation, while negative reviews cite transportation safety issues, lack of activities, poor communication, and organizational problems.
- Address
- 801 Oley St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 375-5195
My First Steps Child Care Center II in Reading, PA has mixed reviews. Several parents report their children are happy and enjoy attending, with staff helping with developmental milestones. However, multiple parents raise serious concerns about supervision, safety incidents, excessive napping, lack of educational activities, and alleged preferential treatment of staff members' children.
- Address
- 3602 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 929-9696
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MY FIRST STEP CHILD CARE CENTER receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the facility for making children happy and assisting with developmental milestones like potty training. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, staff qualifications, inadequate supervision, excessive napping, lack of learning activities, and alleged favoritism toward staff members' children.
- Address
- 3601 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 929-9696
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Tiny Treasures Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff, family-like environment, developmental progress of children, and reasonable pricing. Working parents report feeling confident in the center's safety and communication.
- Address
- 524 High Blvd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 777-7279
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Tiny Treasures Nursery School II in Reading, PA receives consistent praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff who treat children like family, strong early childhood development outcomes, and a welcoming environment where children are eager to attend. The facility offers good value, flexible scheduling, inclusive accommodations, and balanced educational and recreational activities.
- Address
- 1651 New Holland Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 777-7279
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Parents consistently praise Norma De Hoyos Day Care 3 for its clean, welcoming environment and caring staff. Reviews highlight the director Sylvia and staff's genuine care for children, nutritious home-cooked meals, and diverse activities. The facility's 24/7 hours and school transportation services are additional conveniences parents appreciate.
- Address
- 215 W Douglass St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 371-8400
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Norma De Hoyos Day Care 2 receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and family-oriented approach. Parents highlight the director Sylvia's kindness, nutritious home-cooked meals, and diverse activities including field trips and holiday events. The 24/7 hours and school busing are noted as convenient features that support working families.
- Address
- 810 Oley St, Fl 2, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 406-5950
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Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise the center for comprehensive family support including housing assistance and mentorship, particularly for families in crisis. Negative reviews report inconsistent service delivery, unresponsiveness from leadership, and complaints that assistance is selectively provided.
- Address
- 113 S 2nd St, # 121, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 988-8168
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Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the staff's caring approach, communication, and clean facility. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and engaged in learning activities including bilingual education and field trips. One reviewer noted that negative reviews stem from parental policy non-compliance rather than daycare deficiencies.
- Address
- 903 N 8th St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 301-1279
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- 213 N 6th St, # 215, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 373-3199
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- 1116 Perry St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 374-4844
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- Address
- 711 N Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 670-0018
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Little Treasure Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praised the staff's care, cleanliness, and warm environment, while five parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, inconsistent discipline, unaddressed injuries, and staff inattentiveness.
- Address
- 2952 Saint Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 370-9070
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- Address
- 219 Douglass St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 741-1774
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- 1211 Broadcasting Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 670-0018
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- 53 Vermont Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 777-7308
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- Address
- 509 A Madison Ave, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 929-9187
- Address
- 801 N 13th St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 371-1560
KinderCare Learning Center in Reading has experienced significant leadership changes and improvement. Three parents praise the current director for transforming the facility into a well-organized, communicative center with quality care, while three other parents report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff professionalism, and treatment of children with disabilities.
- Address
- 23 Gibraltar Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 370-0212
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- Address
- 301 Sage Dr, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 670-0261
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- 270 Green Valley Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 670-0018
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- 101 Spring St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 655-5988
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- Address
- 245 S 5th St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 376-6138
- Address
- 831 N Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 376-6011
BCIU Education Centre receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising its specialized support for children with autism and describing it as a great place for kids. However, two detailed negative reviews cite significant concerns about staff behavior, parking lot safety issues, and inadequate child supervision.
- Address
- 2101 Centre Ave, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 987-7844
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- Address
- 2909 Daniel Dr, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 670-0927
- Address
- 3190 Shillington Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 777-7965
Reviews are sharply divided. Three parents praise recent leadership changes under a new director, citing improved care, communication, and staff professionalism. Three other parents report serious concerns including neglect, mistreatment of children with disabilities, poor hygiene, and lack of appropriate care protocols.
- Address
- 90 George St, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 921-1141
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Parents consistently praise the Kindercare Learning Center Wyomissing location (note: reviews reference Wyomissing location, not Reading address listed) for exceptional staff care, child development, and emotional support. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff attentiveness, clean facilities, and successful transitions for children including those with special needs.
- Address
- 865 Berkshire Blvd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 376-6615
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- Address
- 110 Woodland Rd, Reading, PA
- Phone
- (610) 376-6011
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Pennsylvania)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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