
Compare 27 child daycare & preschools in Upper Darby. Average rating: 4.29/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Upper Darby has 27 licensed child daycare & preschools with 225 parent reviews averaging 4.29/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 19082 with 27 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
717 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Jacob's Ladder CLC Inc is a small, family-oriented center in Upper Darby that receives consistent praise from parents. Parents report their children are excited to attend, make rapid developmental progress, and benefit from caring, professional staff and leadership. The facility is Keystone Star accredited and operates according to Christian values.
7600 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Little Bear's Early Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and safe, organized environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending daily and are learning and growing. The facility has earned particular trust from families seeking a secure alternative after negative experiences elsewhere.
100 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 121 children
Growing Together Learning Center 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, compassionate ownership, flexibility, and strong communication, with many families having enrolled for multiple years or generations. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, engaging learning activities, and genuine family-like treatment of all children.
65 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children
Growing Together LC 3 is highly regarded by parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, educational quality, and flexibility. Many families have remained with the center for extended periods, citing trust and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
6910 Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children
Growing Together Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for many years. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and strong developmental support for children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, flexibility, and supportive management.
1416 Bywood Ave, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Maggie's Playhouse receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the owner Ms. Maggie, staff professionalism, cleanliness, individualized attention, and family-oriented environment. One parent reported a negative experience regarding billing practices and perceived lack of consideration for a child with autism requiring therapeutic support.
137 Long Ln, # 139, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Kwawaku Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, patient staff. Parents highlight the owners Clement and Violet as particularly devoted to the children's wellbeing, and appreciate the center's supportive approach to both children and working parents.
Beverly Hills Presbyterian, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Little Bible Buddies Child Care Center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the warm, family-like environment, Christian teachings, structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and caring staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the affordable pricing and additional services like transportation and summer camp.
7100 Marshall Rd, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids receives consistently high praise from parents for dedicated, loving staff who build strong relationships with children. Parents highlight the center's professionalism and quality care despite recent facility challenges including fire damage and relocation. Multiple long-term families recommend the center for its warm, welcoming environment and attentive communication.
3 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 209 children
Apple Pie Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness and quality programming. However, one parent reported serious concerns including being asked to leave due to vacation, inadequate staffing, dirty facilities, and inappropriate staff conduct toward their child.
Based on 20 daycares with Google ratings in Upper Darby
Top qualities mentioned across 225 reviews, analyzed by AI
Upper Darby zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19082 | 27 | 4.29 | 8 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Upper Darby (43–209 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
2
Highest rated daycares in Upper Darby based on parent reviews
717 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA
Jacob's Ladder CLC Inc is a small, family-oriented center in Upper Darby that receives consistent praise from parents. Parents report their children are excited to attend, make rapid developmental progress, and benefit from caring, professional staff and leadership. The facility is Keystone Star accredited and operates according to Christian values.
7600 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA
Little Bear's Early Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and safe, organized environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending daily and are learning and growing. The facility has earned particular trust from families seeking a secure alternative after negative experiences elsewhere.
100 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
Growing Together Learning Center 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, compassionate ownership, flexibility, and strong communication, with many families having enrolled for multiple years or generations. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, engaging learning activities, and genuine family-like treatment of all children.
65 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
Growing Together LC 3 is highly regarded by parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, educational quality, and flexibility. Many families have remained with the center for extended periods, citing trust and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
6910 Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA
Growing Together Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for many years. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and strong developmental support for children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, flexibility, and supportive management.
1416 Bywood Ave, Upper Darby, PA
Maggie's Playhouse receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the owner Ms. Maggie, staff professionalism, cleanliness, individualized attention, and family-oriented environment. One parent reported a negative experience regarding billing practices and perceived lack of consideration for a child with autism requiring therapeutic support.
There are 27 child daycare & preschools in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Upper Darby have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 20 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.29 stars. Our analysis covers 225 parent reviews. Parents in Upper Darby most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, warm and nurturing environment, and reasonable pricing.
When choosing a daycare in Upper Darby, 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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One parent describes the facility as a safe, high-quality daycare environment and offers a strong recommendation. The single review highlights a positive experience without listing any drawbacks.
Little Bear's Early Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and safe, organized environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending daily and are learning and growing. The facility has earned particular trust from families seeking a secure alternative after negative experiences elsewhere.
Jacob's Ladder CLC Inc is a small, family-oriented center in Upper Darby that receives consistent praise from parents. Parents report their children are excited to attend, make rapid developmental progress, and benefit from caring, professional staff and leadership. The facility is Keystone Star accredited and operates according to Christian values.
Growing Together Learning Center 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, compassionate ownership, flexibility, and strong communication, with many families having enrolled for multiple years or generations. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, engaging learning activities, and genuine family-like treatment of all children.
Growing Together LC 3 is highly regarded by parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, educational quality, and flexibility. Many families have remained with the center for extended periods, citing trust and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
Growing Together Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for many years. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and strong developmental support for children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, safety, flexibility, and supportive management.
Maggie's Playhouse receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the owner Ms. Maggie, staff professionalism, cleanliness, individualized attention, and family-oriented environment. One parent reported a negative experience regarding billing practices and perceived lack of consideration for a child with autism requiring therapeutic support.
Little Bible Buddies Child Care Center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the warm, family-like environment, Christian teachings, structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and caring staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the affordable pricing and additional services like transportation and summer camp.
Kwawaku Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, patient staff. Parents highlight the owners Clement and Violet as particularly devoted to the children's wellbeing, and appreciate the center's supportive approach to both children and working parents.
Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids receives consistently high praise from parents for dedicated, loving staff who build strong relationships with children. Parents highlight the center's professionalism and quality care despite recent facility challenges including fire damage and relocation. Multiple long-term families recommend the center for its warm, welcoming environment and attentive communication.
Apple Pie Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness and quality programming. However, one parent reported serious concerns including being asked to leave due to vacation, inadequate staffing, dirty facilities, and inappropriate staff conduct toward their child.
Parents highlight the center's long-term educational value, noting that children are well-prepared for grade school through engaging seasonal arts and crafts. Feedback also emphasizes a safe, clean environment with friendly staff, though one reviewer criticizes the late fee policy and strict attendance enforcement.
Treasure Island Academy receives unanimous praise from parents for its welcoming environment, caring staff, and educational value. Parents consistently highlight the facility's cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and positive atmosphere that keeps children excited to attend. The owner and staff are noted for going above and beyond to make both children and families feel comfortable and valued.
Parents consistently praise Fairy Tale Academy for its clean, safe facility and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers highlight strong communication, professional development-focused teachers, and a welcoming environment where children form lasting bonds with staff members. Multiple long-term families report being very satisfied with their children's care and educational experience.
Busy Bees Learning Tree 2 receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean environment, and educational activities, though two negative reviews cite cleanliness concerns and poor customer service. The majority of parents report their children were happy and well-cared for at this Upper Darby center.
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center in Upper Darby receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the warm, welcoming staff, clean facility, strong communication, and attentive care of their children. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and eager to attend.
Ready Set & Learn has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the staff's attentiveness, engaging learning activities, and clean facility. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about professionalism, safety incidents, and inconsistent policies.
One parent describes withdrawing their child after one week due to a teacher's rudeness and the director's unhelpful response. The reviewer also cited administrative errors, such as misplaced belongings, and a lack of communication regarding the child's illness.
Faulk's Kidz Kum 1st receives highly polarized reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the staff's genuine care for children, long-term enrollment, educational activities including multilingual instruction, and summer programming. Negative reviews cite staff frustration, poor communication about feeding and diaper changes, unwelcoming attitudes toward parent inquiries, and unprofessional behavior.
One parent describes a warm, professional atmosphere with caring staff and dedicated directors, while another reports severe safety concerns including multiple physical injuries due to inadequate supervision. The facility is praised for its welcoming environment but criticized for dangerous lack of oversight and unresponsive administration.
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