23 Child Daycare & Preschools in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Browse all 23 child daycare & preschools in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Scranton
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.
- 1Day Nursery Association Day Care4.5 score5(5)
332 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children
Parents consistently praise DAY NURSERY ASSOCIATION DAY CARE for its caring and responsible staff. They highlight the center's creative teaching methods, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and nurturing environment that produces happy, well-educated children.
Friendly and responsible staffloving and nurturing environmentcreative and innovative teaching methodsclean facilities - 2Jewish Community Center Daycare4.48 score4.6(20)
601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children
The Jewish Community Center Daycare in Scranton receives consistently excellent feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the preschool program, staff expertise, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular recognition for personalized instruction and the ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and comprehensive amenities beyond daycare services.
Excellent teachers and directorsafe environmentfun and engaging learning activitiespersonalized one-on-one instruction - 3Fricchione Day Care Center3.85 score3.7(5)
Marywood University, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
FRICCHIONE DAY CARE CENTER (also referred to as Perry's Academy) receives mixed reviews with mostly positive feedback praising staff warmth, education quality, and child development, but one detailed negative review describing staff instability, medical accommodation issues, and inappropriate social services involvement.
Caring and loving staffconsistent teacherspersonalized attention and transitionssafe and clean environment - 4Mala'S Roots And Shoots Daycare And Preschool3.45 score3(6)
2118 Washburn St, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Mala's Roots and Shoots has extremely polarized reviews. One parent reported a positive 2-year experience with helpful staff and a clean environment, but five other parents described serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, billing issues, safety incidents, and lack of food provision.
Clean and safe environmentaccommodating directorhelpful and understanding staff - 5Learn And Grow Early Childhood Center3.29 score3(12)
1228 Saint Ann St, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Learn and Grow Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff quality, care, and curriculum, while a small number report communication issues and concerns about staff professionalism and child supervision. The facility serves infants through school-age children in a screen-free, curriculum-based environment.
Caring and knowledgeable staffscreen-free environmentstructured curriculumsmooth drop-off/pick-up
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Highest rated daycares in Scranton based on parent reviews
Day Nursery Association Day Care
332 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA
Parents consistently praise DAY NURSERY ASSOCIATION DAY CARE for its caring and responsible staff. They highlight the center's creative teaching methods, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and nurturing environment that produces happy, well-educated children.
Jewish Community Center Daycare
601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA
The Jewish Community Center Daycare in Scranton receives consistently excellent feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the preschool program, staff expertise, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular recognition for personalized instruction and the ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and comprehensive amenities beyond daycare services.
Small Wonders Learning Center
1705 Wayne Ave, Scranton, PA
Little People Day Care School
910 Oak St, Scranton, PA
Lil Tykes Playschool Center
115 Meadow Ave, Scranton, PA
Fricchione Day Care Center
Marywood University, Scranton, PA
FRICCHIONE DAY CARE CENTER (also referred to as Perry's Academy) receives mixed reviews with mostly positive feedback praising staff warmth, education quality, and child development, but one detailed negative review describing staff instability, medical accommodation issues, and inappropriate social services involvement.
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Daycare types in Scranton
Child Daycare & Preschools in Scranton, Pennsylvania
There are 23 child daycare & preschools in Scranton, Pennsylvania, making up 96% of the 24 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton
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Parents consistently praise DAY NURSERY ASSOCIATION DAY CARE for its caring and responsible staff. They highlight the center's creative teaching methods, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and nurturing environment that produces happy, well-educated children.
- Address
- 332 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 342-2940
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- 1705 Wayne Ave, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 342-2648
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The Jewish Community Center Daycare in Scranton receives consistently excellent feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the preschool program, staff expertise, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular recognition for personalized instruction and the ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and comprehensive amenities beyond daycare services.
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- 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 346-6660
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- 910 Oak St, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 961-1091
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FRICCHIONE DAY CARE CENTER (also referred to as Perry's Academy) receives mixed reviews with mostly positive feedback praising staff warmth, education quality, and child development, but one detailed negative review describing staff instability, medical accommodation issues, and inappropriate social services involvement.
- Address
- Marywood University, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 961-4700
Learn and Grow Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff quality, care, and curriculum, while a small number report communication issues and concerns about staff professionalism and child supervision. The facility serves infants through school-age children in a screen-free, curriculum-based environment.
- Address
- 1228 Saint Ann St, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 961-1155
Mala's Roots and Shoots has extremely polarized reviews. One parent reported a positive 2-year experience with helpful staff and a clean environment, but five other parents described serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, billing issues, safety incidents, and lack of food provision.
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- 2118 Washburn St, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 344-4520
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- 254 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 961-1090
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- 414 Olive St, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 207-7495
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- 115 Meadow Ave, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 963-3181
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- 633 Quincy Ave, # 635, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 344-4440
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- 511 Morgan Hwy, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 343-3327
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- 1824 Boulevard Ave, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 348-8368
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- 234 Mifflin Ave, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 207-7790
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- 611 Ash St, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 961-1135
United Neighborhood Centers-Bellevue Center in Scranton receives mostly positive ratings for staff friendliness and environment. However, one detailed negative review describes a severely problematic event rental experience involving inadequate heating, insufficient seating, and poor customer service.
- Address
- 531 Emmett St, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 342-2525
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United Neighborhood Centers - Green Ridge Center receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the staff dedication, Keystone Stars 4 certification, and convenient location near an elementary school, others report serious concerns about staff behavior, child supervision, safety protocols, and responsiveness to parent needs.
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- 1917 Boulevard Ave, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 961-1222
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- 300 Brook St, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 558-8025
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- 910 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 961-1063
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- 1018 Lafayette St, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 851-5500
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- 515 Fig St, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 346-8720
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- 1509 Maple St, Scranton, PA
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- (570) 969-5390
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- 401 W Market St, Scranton, PA
- Phone
- (570) 955-5540
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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
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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