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4,289 Child Daycare & Preschools in Pennsylvania

Browse 4,289 child daycare & preschools across Pennsylvania. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Pennsylvania

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Pennsylvania can make the decision-making process smoother.

Pennsylvania has about 4,599 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Pennsylvania. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Pennsylvania

There are 4,599 daycares in Pennsylvania: 13 headstart facilities, 191 before/after school centers, 106 religious facility daycares, and 4,289 childcare and preschool centers.

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Clearview Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2121 Abington Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 868-8854
Quality
Shoemaker Elementary Y-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4068 N Fairview St, Macungie, PA
Phone
(610) 965-5163
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Lehigh Valley Children'S Centers / Chase Elc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Lehigh Valley Children's Centers / Chase ELC for its attentive and caring staff. Children show positive developmental progress and enjoy attending, with parents noting the clean facility and strong communication about their child's activities.

Wonderful and attentive staffkind teacherschildren make good progress
Address
540 W Chew St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 434-4146
Quality
Lehigh Valley Children'S Center / Walnut Street
Child Daycare & Preschools

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting exceptional teachers and curriculum while another describes a hostile environment involving unclean children and difficult administration. The few reviews so far present conflicting experiences regarding staff demeanor and hygiene standards.

amazing teachersgreat curriculumgood with children
Address
1145 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 434-4141
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Kernsville Elementary School Y-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5051 Kernsville Rd, Orefield, PA
Phone
(610) 434-4933
Lehigh Valley Children'S Centers / Truman School
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes a highly positive experience, while another criticizes the administration for poor safety planning and handling. The feedback highlights a stark contrast between satisfaction with care and frustration with operational management.

Positive experience with care
Address
1400 Gaskill St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 791-1391
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Hildebrandt Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA
Phone
(484) 896-6765
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Active Learning Centers Fogelsville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Active Learning Centers Fogelsville for exceptional staff care, individualized attention, and enriching learning activities across all age groups. The center is noted for accommodating diverse family needs, including military families and children with IEPs, while maintaining structured classrooms with creative programming. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars and recommend it highly.

Warm and caring staffindividual teacher recognition (Ms. PauletteMs. Thea
Address
7200 B Windsor Dr, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 366-6808
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Cetronia Elementary School Y Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3635 Broadway, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 398-8257
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Lehigh Valley Children'S Centers / West Salisbury
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent reports an excellent experience, while another criticizes the administration for lacking a safety plan. The limited feedback presents conflicting views on the center's management and security protocols.

Positive experience mentioned by one parent
Address
3201 Devonshire Rd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 797-7967
Macungie Elementary Y-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4062 Brookside Rd, Macungie, PA
Phone
(610) 965-5162
Lehigh Valley Children'S Centers / Lincoln School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
225 Seem St, Emmaus, PA
Phone
(610) 965-5164
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Parkway Manor Elementary Y-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
768 Parkway Rd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 398-8114
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Wescosville Elementary Y-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1064 Liberty Ln, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 434-4933
Datzyk Montessori School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3300 Broadway, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 395-5634
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Kratzer Elementary Y-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2200 Huckleberry Rd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(484) 357-7857
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Twining'S Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2304 S 5th St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 797-7569
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Discovery Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
225 North St, Emmaus, PA
Phone
(610) 967-7144
Lehigh Valley Child Care At St. Lukes
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
729 Delaware Ave, Fountain Hill, PA
Phone
(610) 861-1045
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Early Bloomers
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
36 S 6th St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 820-0985
Lvcc At Alburtis School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
222 West Third Street, Alburtis, PA
Phone
(610) 965-5163
Fountain Hill Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1330 Church St, Fountain Hill, PA
Phone
(610) 865-5507
Allentown Ymca Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Allentown YMCA Day Care receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly staff, outdoor activities, pool time, and clean facilities, others report serious concerns about bullying incidents, inadequate staff responsiveness to behavioral issues, and poor staff conduct toward children.

Friendly and helpful staffoutdoor daily activitiespool access
Address
425 S 15th St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 434-4933
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The Devine School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Devine School in Allentown receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured curriculum that prepares children academically, nutritious meals, strong communication, and welcoming community atmosphere. Families report long-term enrollment and significant child development gains.

caring and professional staffstructured learning environmentrigorous curriculum
Address
740 N Brookside Rd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(484) 223-3178
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Lehigh Valley Hospital Children'S Early
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lehigh Valley Hospital Children's Early Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for exceptional clinical care, compassionate staff, and efficient service. Parents consistently praise the attentiveness of nurses and doctors, minimal wait times, and welcoming environment. One negative review cited a misdiagnosis by a specific doctor that delayed identification of serious infections.

Compassionate and attentive stafffast check-in and minimal wait timesknowled
Address
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 402-2897
Quality
Los Ninos Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
136 S 4th St, # 150, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 435-5397
Active Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Active Learning Center in Emmaus receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children like family and support their educational and developmental goals. Families report positive experiences across daycare, before/after care, and summer camp programs.

Kind and caring staffstrong teacher-student relationshipsclean and well-maintained classrooms
Address
154 Minor St, Emmaus, PA
Phone
(610) 421-1884
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Rotherham Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1022 S Hall St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 439-9828
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Lehigh Valley Children'S Center On Union
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent highlights the center's long-standing staff, comprehensive meal services, and Pre-K Counts program with certified teachers, noting satisfaction from infancy through preschool. Another review praises the teachers' care and preparation for kindergarten, while a third report details significant difficulties with staff willingness to accommodate a child with autism.

experienced staffsummer trips and eventsall meals provided
Address
1621 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 820-0530
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Lehigh Valley Children'S Centers / South Mount
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lehigh Valley Children's Centers / South Mount receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the Pre-K program and staff dedication, with multiple 5-star ratings. However, concerns have been raised about transportation safety and enrollment communication delays.

Dedicated staffPre-K program qualitycaring environment
Address
2002 S Albert St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 791-1483
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Frequently asked questions

There are 4,289 child daycare & preschools daycares across Pennsylvania. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Pennsylvania are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Pennsylvania, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Pennsylvania sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Pennsylvania vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.