25 Child Daycare & Preschools in State College, Pennsylvania
Browse all 25 child daycare & preschools in State College, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in State College
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.
- 1Calvary Baptist4.64 score4.8(20)
1250 University Dr, State College, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Calvary Baptist is a large Baptist church in State College, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,000 members across two services. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality pastoral teaching, and programming for children and families. Parents report feeling a strong sense of community and spiritual growth.
Friendly and welcoming staffquality biblical teachingactive children's and youth programsgood music and worship - 2Kids Court Childcare & Learning Center4.55 score5(6)
278 Gerald St, State College, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Court as an excellent daycare with caring, stable staff and clean facilities. They highlight strong communication, accommodations for special needs (allergies, physical therapy), and the center's minimal holiday closures. Children show strong academic preparation and parents report high satisfaction after switching from other providers.
Experienced and caring stafflow teacher turnoverclean facilitiesopen communication with parents - 3Step By Step School For Early Learning4.45 score4.7(9)
106 Village Dr, State College, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Step by Step School for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who value the professional, caring staff and educational focus. Parents highlight the owners Rachel and Rob's dedication, the well-organized management, and the strong sense of community that extends beyond enrollment. Children are reported to be excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Professional and friendly staffEducational programs and curriculumCaring and dedicated ownersWell-organized management - 4Stay And Play/State College Presbyterian Church4.44 score4.8(6)
132 W Beaver Ave, State College, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 58 children
Stay and Play at State College Presbyterian Church is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment with caring staff, diverse programs for children through high school, and the facility's community involvement and LGBTQ-affirming values.
warm and caring staffmultiple programs for various age groupswelcoming and friendly environmentLGBTQ affirming - 5Penn Skates Kidz Academy4.4 score4.5(20)
2210 High Tech Rd, State College, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Penn Skates Kidz Academy is a roller skating facility highly praised for birthday parties and family skating events. Parents consistently highlight excellent customer service, well-organized parties with food included, and a fun atmosphere. Staff are described as friendly, helpful, and skilled skaters.
Birthday party packages with food includedexcellent customer servicefriendly and skilled staffwell-maintained facility - 6Daybridge Child Development Center- Penn4.05 score4.1(5)
301 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 222 children
Daybridge receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and inclusive curriculum. However, some parents report significant issues with enrollment communication, misleading information about waitlist availability, and poor responsiveness to inquiries.
Caring and qualified staffexceptional teachersindividualized child developmentinclusive curriculum - 7Y Kids3.92 score3.9(20)
677 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 188 children
These reviews appear to be for a YMCA facility rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the facility's equipment, pools, and free child watch services, but criticize cleanliness, staff attitudes, and pricing. The center offers good value for families seeking multiple amenities in one location.
Free child watch for parentsexcellent gym equipment and free weightsmultiple pools (lap and therapy)variety of classes and activities - 8Abba'S House Babyland And Daycare3.62 score3.3(6)
200 Ellis Pl, State College, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
ABBA'S HOUSE BABYLAND AND DAYCARE has experienced significant operational decline since a new director took over in September 2018. While parents consistently praise the teaching staff as phenomenal and caring, they report severe management issues including high staff turnover, poor communication, policy violations, unjustified tuition increases, and unprofessional director conduct that has caused many families to leave.
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Highest rated daycares in State College based on parent reviews
Kids Court Childcare & Learning Center
278 Gerald St, State College, PA
Parents consistently praise Kids Court as an excellent daycare with caring, stable staff and clean facilities. They highlight strong communication, accommodations for special needs (allergies, physical therapy), and the center's minimal holiday closures. Children show strong academic preparation and parents report high satisfaction after switching from other providers.
Step By Step School For Early Learning
106 Village Dr, State College, PA
Step by Step School for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who value the professional, caring staff and educational focus. Parents highlight the owners Rachel and Rob's dedication, the well-organized management, and the strong sense of community that extends beyond enrollment. Children are reported to be excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Joy For Kids Daycare
1011 E College Ave, State College, PA
Penn Skates Kidz Academy
2210 High Tech Rd, State College, PA
Penn Skates Kidz Academy is a roller skating facility highly praised for birthday parties and family skating events. Parents consistently highlight excellent customer service, well-organized parties with food included, and a fun atmosphere. Staff are described as friendly, helpful, and skilled skaters.
St. Paul'S Christian Preschool
127 Mcallister St, State College, PA
The Learning Station
3035 Enterprise Dr, State College, PA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in State College, Pennsylvania
There are 25 child daycare & preschools in State College, Pennsylvania, making up 86% of the 29 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 State College, 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 State College
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- 127 Mcallister St, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7125
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- 138 Lime Rock Ter, State College, PA
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- (814) 861-1399
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- 1011 E College Ave, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7960
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- 3035 Enterprise Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7565
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Parents consistently praise Kids Court as an excellent daycare with caring, stable staff and clean facilities. They highlight strong communication, accommodations for special needs (allergies, physical therapy), and the center's minimal holiday closures. Children show strong academic preparation and parents report high satisfaction after switching from other providers.
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- 278 Gerald St, State College, PA
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- (814) 238-8330
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Step by Step School for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who value the professional, caring staff and educational focus. Parents highlight the owners Rachel and Rob's dedication, the well-organized management, and the strong sense of community that extends beyond enrollment. Children are reported to be excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.
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- 106 Village Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 308-8860
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Penn Skates Kidz Academy is a roller skating facility highly praised for birthday parties and family skating events. Parents consistently highlight excellent customer service, well-organized parties with food included, and a fun atmosphere. Staff are described as friendly, helpful, and skilled skaters.
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- 2210 High Tech Rd, State College, PA
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- (814) 441-2200
Daybridge receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and inclusive curriculum. However, some parents report significant issues with enrollment communication, misleading information about waitlist availability, and poor responsiveness to inquiries.
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- 301 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA
- Phone
- (814) 861-1439
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These reviews appear to be for a YMCA facility rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the facility's equipment, pools, and free child watch services, but criticize cleanliness, staff attitudes, and pricing. The center offers good value for families seeking multiple amenities in one location.
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- 677 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7772
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- 870 Stratford Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 238-8320
ABBA'S HOUSE BABYLAND AND DAYCARE has experienced significant operational decline since a new director took over in September 2018. While parents consistently praise the teaching staff as phenomenal and caring, they report severe management issues including high staff turnover, poor communication, policy violations, unjustified tuition increases, and unprofessional director conduct that has caused many families to leave.
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- 200 Ellis Pl, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7626
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- 411 S Burrowes St, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7159
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- 800 W Cherry Ln, State College, PA
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- (814) 231-1412
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- 234 Easterly Pkwy, State College, PA
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- (814) 238-8548
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- 2201 University Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 238-8651
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Easter Seals Child Development Center in State College receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff who provide individualized attention and create a loving, inclusive environment where children thrive and develop significantly.
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- 383 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 238-8443
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- 331 W Fairmount Ave, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7643
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The Goddard School in State College receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the quality of care, teaching staff, and educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safe and clean facilities, and strong preparation for kindergarten and beyond. The school is noted as particularly welcoming to families with unique circumstances, including those transitioning from other childcare and children with special needs.
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- 1545 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7116
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- 1221 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA
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- (814) 234-4565
Parents consistently praise Kindercare State College for exceptional staff, strong communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. The facility maintains high cleanliness and safety standards with proper teacher-child ratios. Parents report feeling confident in the center's care and appreciate the welcoming, supportive atmosphere.
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- 228 Farmstead Ln, State College, PA
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- (814) 238-8396
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- 2112 Sandy Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 234-4248
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- 1500 E Branch Rd, State College, PA
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- (814) 234-4394
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- 2181 School Dr, State College, PA
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- (814) 237-7772
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- 235 S Corl St, State College, PA
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- (814) 231-1119
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- 611 E Prospect Ave, State College, PA
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- (814) 308-8390
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