27 Child Daycare & Preschools in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Browse all 27 child daycare & preschools in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Upper Darby
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.
- 1Jacobs Ladder Clc INC4.75 score5(15)
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.
Small family-oriented environmentprofessional and caring staffclean facilitychildren make developmental progress (speech - 2Little Bear'S Early Learning Academy4.58 score5(7)
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.
Excellent and caring staffgood communicationsafe and organized environmentchildren enjoy attending - 3Growing Toogether Learning Center 2, INC4.48 score4.6(20)
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.
Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and knowledgeable teacherskind and approachable ownersstrong communication - 4Growing Together Lc 3 INC4.48 score4.6(20)
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.
Caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean and safe facilityengaging learning activities - 5Growing Together Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
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.
Warm and nurturing environmentexperienced and dedicated teachersstrong child development outcomesflexible scheduling with transportation services - 6Maggie'S Playhouse Daycare & Learning Ctr4.35 score4.6(7)
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.
Professional and caring staffclean facilityindividualized attention to each childfamily-oriented environment - 7Kwawaku Day Care Center4.22 score4.3(15)
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.
Warm and nurturing environmentpatient and caring stafftreat children like familysupportive to parents - 8Little Bible Buddies Child Care Center4.22 score4.3(13)
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.
Christian education and valueswarm family-like - 9Darlene'S Wee Care 4 Kids Child Care Lea4.16 score4.2(20)
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.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsindividual attention to children's needsgood communication with parents - 10Apple Pie Day Care4.05 score4.1(5)
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.
attentive and informative staffengaging activities and programmingdedicated staff members like Ms. Wanda
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Highest rated daycares in Upper Darby based on parent reviews
Jacobs Ladder Clc INC
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.
Little Bear'S Early Learning Academy
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.
Growing Toogether Learning Center 2, INC
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.
Growing Together Lc 3 INC
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.
Growing Together Learning Center
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.
Maggie'S Playhouse Daycare & Learning Ctr
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
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.
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Upper Darby
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- Address
- 6908 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 734-4014
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 7600 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 452-2801
- Quality
- Address
- 150 Hampden Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 352-9900
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.
- Address
- 717 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 463-8320
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 100 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 461-1390
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 65 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 715-5877
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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.
- Address
- 6910 Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 352-2225
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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.
- Address
- 1416 Bywood Ave, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 461-2120
- Quality
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.
- Address
- Beverly Hills Presbyterian, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 734-4590
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 137 Long Ln, # 139, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 352-2303
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 7100 Marshall Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 284-4624
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 3 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 352-2106
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- Address
- 52 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 734-4220
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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.
- Address
- 825 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 352-2470
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 8002 W Chester Pike, # 04, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 789-9306
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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.
- Address
- 209 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 461-3041
- Quality
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.
- Address
- 9105 W Chester Pike, # 09, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 446-6717
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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.
- Address
- 22 Garrett Rd, # 24, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 713-9900
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- Address
- 45 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 734-1560
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.
- Address
- 637 Long Ln, # 43, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 259-2600
- Quality
- Address
- 110 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 449-9125
- Address
- 9001 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 452-2638
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- Address
- 67 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (484) 461-1671
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- Address
- 8301 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 853-3217
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- Address
- 8733 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 789-9822
- Address
- 330 Avon Rd, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 284-4586
- Address
- 7051 Ruskin Ln, Upper Darby, PA
- Phone
- (610) 626-6913
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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