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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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The Bala House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes The Bala House as a wonderful school that uses the Montessori method to foster independent learning and curiosity. Another review highlights the strong school community, noting that teachers know all families by name.

Montessori methodindependent learning skillscuriosity and love for learning
Address
27 Conshohocken State Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Phone
(610) 664-4677
Quality
Wee Care Learning And Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the center's loving and safe environment, noting that staff members treat children with care and facilitate smooth transitions for military families. Parents appreciate the engaging curriculum, which includes religious education and creative projects, and report high satisfaction with the teachers' responsiveness.

loving environmentsafe for babieshelpful for military family transitions
Address
1921 W Main St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-9335
Quality
Beth Sholom Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Beth Sholom Preschool as an ideal setting for their children's early education, highlighting the progression from infant care to Montessori Kindergarten. The review notes that the program successfully prepared the children for school while fostering a love for learning through various special activities.

caring staffMontessori Kindergartenschool preparation
Address
8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA
Phone
(215) 887-7363
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Hearts And Hands
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
730 Preston Ln, Hatboro, PA
Phone
(215) 672-2158
Quality
The Tot Spot Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
555 2nd Ave, Collegeville, PA
Phone
(610) 831-1547
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Fountain Of Youth
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Fountain of Youth as a warm, family-like preschool where children develop meaningful relationships with dedicated staff. The program emphasizes learning through play, creativity, and outdoor exploration in a diverse, small-capacity setting located on over an acre of land.

Caring and certified staff (particularly Mr. John and Germaine)small class sizes allowing one-on-one attentiondiverse student body
Address
700 N Cedar Rd, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(610) 574-4072
Son Shine Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Son Shine Day Care Center as a hidden gem within Calvary Wyncote Church, highlighting its Holy Spirit-filled environment and caring staff. Another review simply notes that it is a wonderful facility.

caring teachers and staffacademic curriculum including reading and mathBible verse memorization
Address
7910 Washington Ln, Wyncote, PA
Phone
(215) 886-6040
Quality
Childworks
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Childworks is a highly-regarded center-based preschool in Kulpsville, PA with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and director for creating a nurturing environment where children show significant developmental progress. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, food allergies, and external therapy services.

Dedicated and knowledgeable teacherssupportive director (Judi)strong developmental progress in language and social skills
Address
1574 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA
Phone
(215) 361-1123
Quality
Serendipity Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that their child has attended for two years, loves the program, and feels academically enriched. Another review specifically commends an assistant teacher named Kennie for her genuine care for the children.

long-term attendancechild enjoymentacademic growth
Address
530 Twining Rd, Dresher, PA
Phone
(215) 576-6030
Calvary Baptist Children Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
801 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 277-7026
Quality
Creative Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's favorable student-to-teacher ratios and the caring nature of the staff. One family notes their child enjoys the environment, while another expresses deep gratitude for the enrollment experience.

Great student to teacher ratioscaring teachers and staffhappy children
Address
121 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA
Phone
(215) 728-8533
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Yuong-Sang Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
706 Witmer Rd, Horsham, PA
Phone
(267) 468-8059
Quality
Creative Beginnings North
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as a great place for students, highlighting the caring nature of the staff and favorable student-to-teacher ratios. One parent notes feeling truly grateful for the enrollment experience, while another observes that their child enjoys attending.

great student to teacher ratioscaring staffhappy students
Address
757 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Phone
(215) 379-9201
Mercy Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A parent highlights the staff's professional training, patience, and loving demeanor, noting that their children are happy and confident at the center. The review also praises the consistent implementation of COVID-19 policies and the staff's responsiveness to family questions and requests.

staff patience and loveprofessional trainingconsistent COVID-19 policies
Address
515 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA
Phone
(610) 664-4283
Quality
Class 1 Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Class 1 Child Care as a highly engaging and loving environment where their son has thrived under the care of certified teachers. The review highlights the center's hands-on approach, lack of screen time, and proactive communication, including daily verbal updates and strong allergy management.

certified teachersassigned teachersactive learning
Address
35 School Ln, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-9226
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Top Of The Hill Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8707 Cheltenham Ave, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 836-6508
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Miss Joan'S Little School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Miss Joan's Little School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the school's thoughtful curriculum, engaging activities, and strong teacher continuity that supports children's development and smooth transitions to kindergarten.

Warm and caring stafflow teacher turnoverstrong communication with parents
Address
1411 Erbs Mill Rd, Blue Bell, PA
Phone
(610) 277-7160
Quality
St. Paul'S Day Care Center And Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
800 Church Rd, Oreland, PA
Phone
(215) 233-3433
Family Worship Ctr Preschool & Daycar
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Family Worship Center Preschool & Daycare in Lansdale receives consistently high praise from parents. The center is valued for its faith-based curriculum, welcoming staff, child development outcomes, and regular communication with families. Parents report their children show measurable growth in development, social skills, and enthusiasm for attending.

Faith-based curriculum centered on God and Jesuswarm and welcoming atmospherestaff genuinely care about children
Address
1000 Troxel Rd, Lansdale, PA
Phone
(215) 361-1243
Quality
Bambi Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's flexibility and the teachers' long-term support for their children over six years, while another former student from decades ago expresses nostalgia and satisfaction with the continuing program.

flexible schedulingsupportive teacherslong-term reliability
Address
1545 Morris Rd, Lansdale, PA
Phone
(215) 855-5344
Quality
Montessori Children'S House Horsham
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's low staff turnover and warm environment, noting significant growth in their children's academic and social skills. Another parent endorses the program for its effectiveness in fostering intelligence and long-lasting positive memories.

low staff turnoverwarm and respectful staffstrong academic and social development
Address
220 Upland Ave, Horsham, PA
Phone
(215) 957-7152
Jerusalem Lutheran Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and highly recommend the compassionate, experienced staff who prioritize child safety and happiness. Reviewers note that children enjoy engaging activities such as art projects, outdoor play, and field trips, often expressing excitement to attend and reluctance to leave. One parent also mentions the convenience of Friday pizza and the availability of summer camp programs.

compassionate and experienced teachersstrong sense of safety and securityengaging art projects and games
Address
2nd And Church Streets, Schwenksville, PA
Phone
(610) 287-7636
Quality
Richard E. Rudolph Jr Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA
Phone
(215) 885-5243
Quality
Tiferet Bet Israel Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the warm, welcoming atmosphere and small-community feel of the Young Toddler program, noting that staff know their child by name. The review also emphasizes the professional nature of the staff and the sense of security provided by officers on site.

warm and welcoming environmentsmall-community feelstaff know children by name
Address
1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA
Phone
(610) 275-5684
Quality
Harleysville Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center as a loving and nurturing environment with warm, kind teachers who provide daily updates and help children thrive. One reviewer notes that the director was helpful during the tour and that the staff made them feel welcome from the start.

loving and nurturing environmentkind and warm teachershelpful director
Address
186 Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, PA
Phone
(215) 256-6996
Quality
Castle Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Castle Academy as a secure, well-organized center with excellent parent communication regarding daily activities and child needs. The reviewer highlights the staff's friendliness and the owners' active involvement, noting that their son thrived academically compared to previous care.

high securitystrong parent communicationorganized operations
Address
3935 Ashland Dr, Harleysville, PA
Phone
(610) 222-2210
Quality
Danville Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A single reviewer gives the Danville Child Development Center a perfect rating, describing the facility as highly recommended for families in the area.

highly recommended
Address
398 Wall St, Danville, PA
Phone
(570) 275-5405
Quality
Busy Little Beavers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care, particularly for children with special needs, noting that teachers like Ms. Erica and Ms. Maddie provide detailed daily updates and photos. Reviewers express strong comfort with the program, citing happy children and engaging activities as key benefits.

specialized support for autistic childrenattentive staffdaily photo updates
Address
5 Wesner Ln, Danville, PA
Phone
(570) 275-5599
Quality
Precious Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
606 N Market St, Duncannon, PA
Phone
(717) 834-4484
Quality
Through Our Eyes, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Terri as providing loving, above-and-beyond care, with one noting her personal history with the children. Reviewers highlight the staff's kindness, the facility's cute appearance, and a new outdoor playground they consider the best in the area. Children are reported to be happy and to show strong emotional, educational, and physical development.

loving careexperienced staffkind and personable staff
Address
65 N Scott St, Carbondale, PA
Phone
(570) 281-1369

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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.