18 Child Daycare & Preschools in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Browse all 18 child daycare & preschools in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wilkes Barre
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.
- 1Wilkes-Barre Family Ymca Daycare4.49 score4.7(12)
40 W Northampton St, Wilkes Barre, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children
The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Daycare receives consistently high ratings (5/5 stars across all reviews). Parents praise the clean, well-organized facility housed in a historic building, friendly staff, and quality amenities including a pool and modern gym equipment.
Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffbeautiful historic buildingwell-organized operations - 2Kings College Early Learning Center3.86 score3.8(12)
177 N Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise this Bright Horizons facility for its safe, organized environment, caring and professional staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The director and teachers are frequently described as exceptional and family-like. One recent parent reported significant disruption due to management changes, including unexpected classroom closures without proper transition notice.
Safe and secure facilitystructured curriculumexcellent kindergarten preparationcaring and professional staff - 3Tender Treasure Learning Center 23.51 score3.1(6)
581 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tender Treasure Learning Center 2 has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, developmental focus, and director accessibility, with children enjoying attendance. However, one parent reported serious concerns including neglect and potential abuse, with non-functional security cameras.
Caring and attentive staffdirector accessibility via phone/textfocus on developmental milestoneschildren enjoy attending - 4Catholic Youth Center Day Care2.89 score2.6(19)
36 S Washington St, Wilkes Barre, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 422 children
Catholic Youth Center Day Care in Wilkes Barre receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the staff's friendliness, care for children, and community support, particularly highlighting directors Mark and Ryan. However, one parent reported serious concerns about infant care practices, including a child found partially undressed on the floor, staff incompetence, lost/misplaced items, and management's dismissive response to complaints.
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Highest rated daycares in Wilkes Barre based on parent reviews
Wilkes-Barre Family Ymca Daycare
40 W Northampton St, Wilkes Barre, PA
The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Daycare receives consistently high ratings (5/5 stars across all reviews). Parents praise the clean, well-organized facility housed in a historic building, friendly staff, and quality amenities including a pool and modern gym equipment.
Wilkes-Barre Child Development Center
161 E Market St, Wilkes Barre, PA
South Wilkes-Barre Child Development Cen
St. Peters Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Kiddie Space
145 Amber Ln, Wilkes Barre, PA
Kidz Korner
1047 North Washington Stre, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Little People Day Care School South, INC.
280 Hanover St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre
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- 145 Amber Ln, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 824-4766
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- 379 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 822-2371
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The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Daycare receives consistently high ratings (5/5 stars across all reviews). Parents praise the clean, well-organized facility housed in a historic building, friendly staff, and quality amenities including a pool and modern gym equipment.
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- 40 W Northampton St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 823-3219
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- 161 E Market St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 824-4163
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- 280 Hanover St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 824-4414
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- 20 Stevens Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 829-9687
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- 80 Wood St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 824-4764
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Parents overwhelmingly praise this Bright Horizons facility for its safe, organized environment, caring and professional staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The director and teachers are frequently described as exceptional and family-like. One recent parent reported significant disruption due to management changes, including unexpected classroom closures without proper transition notice.
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- 177 N Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 371-1360
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- 165 Hanover St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 824-3230
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Tender Treasure Learning Center 2 has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, developmental focus, and director accessibility, with children enjoying attendance. However, one parent reported serious concerns including neglect and potential abuse, with non-functional security cameras.
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- 581 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 824-1680
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Catholic Youth Center Day Care in Wilkes Barre receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the staff's friendliness, care for children, and community support, particularly highlighting directors Mark and Ryan. However, one parent reported serious concerns about infant care practices, including a child found partially undressed on the floor, staff incompetence, lost/misplaced items, and management's dismissive response to complaints.
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- 36 S Washington St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 823-3612
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- 512 Blackman St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 822-2687
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- 31 S Hancock St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 822-2333
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- 1150 E Mountain Dr, Ste 182, Wilkes Barre, PA
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- (570) 831-1154
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Pennsylvania)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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