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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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Saint Miriam Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Malvern School at Blue Bell for its exceptional staff, strong communication, and engaging curriculum. Families report that children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and benefit from low teacher turnover and intentional programming. The facility features excellent indoor and outdoor play spaces that support child development.

Warm and caring stafflow teacher turnoverresponsive and transparent communication
Address
475 Norristown Rd, Blue Bell, PA
Phone
(610) 941-9800
Early Education Center Of Perry County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
5275 Spring Rd, Shermans Dale, PA
Phone
(717) 582-7270
Quality
Northern Dauphin County Ymca Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise the Northern Dauphin County YMCA Child Care Center for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and strong sense of community. The center offers diverse programs for children and maintains a welcoming environment that makes families feel at home.

Clean facilitieskind and helpful stafffriendly community atmosphere
Address
151 Church St, Millersburg, PA
Phone
(717) 877-6610
A Mother'S Touch Daycare In Philly
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

A Mother's Touch Daycare in Philadelphia receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the facility as family-oriented with caring, experienced staff. Parents highlight the passion and dedication of longtime teachers and note that children feel welcomed and loved. The daycare is recommended for its quality care and friendly environment.

Family-oriented atmosphereexperienced and passionate staffcaring teachers
Address
1923 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 765-2140
Quality
Creative Learning Environments INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Learning Environments Inc receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and certified teaching staff, strong academic preparation, and welcoming administration. The center effectively supports children's transitions and learning development. One parent reported a negative experience involving staff attitude, dishonesty, and administrative issues with documentation.

Certified teachersstrong academic curriculumcaring and welcoming staff
Address
4800 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 332-2360
Quality
Lucky Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Unable to provide summary - the reviews provided are for La Llorona, a Mexican restaurant in Philadelphia, not for Lucky Stars Academy daycare. No parent reviews for the daycare were included in the data.

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Address
1551 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 465-6000
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Step By Step School For Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Step by Step School for Early Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who value the professional, caring staff and educational focus. Parents highlight the owners Rachel and Rob's dedication, the well-organized management, and the strong sense of community that extends beyond enrollment. Children are reported to be excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Professional and friendly staffEducational programs and curriculumCaring and dedicated owners
Address
106 Village Dr, State College, PA
Phone
(814) 308-8860
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Country Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2090 Half Moon Valley Road, Port Matilda, PA
Phone
(814) 692-7460
Li'L Tykes Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Li'l Tykes for exceptional staff who provide caring, nurturing, and engaging education. The center offers enriching activities, strong academics, excellent facilities, and makes families feel welcomed and supported. Children show noticeable progress and excitement about attending.

Caring and dedicated staffwelcoming atmosphereenriching curriculum and activities (music classes
Address
933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA
Phone
(610) 544-8010
Quality
Ymca Of York County Eastern Branch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews praise the YMCA Eastern Branch facility for its clean, bright environment and friendly, welcoming staff. Parents appreciate the affordable membership pricing and adequate workout equipment and amenities. The facility is noted as smaller than other branches but well-maintained and functional.

Clean facilityfriendly staffwelcoming environment
Address
101 Shoe House Rd, Hallam, PA
Phone
(717) 755-7140
St. Margaret Mary Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
807 Beaver Grade Rd, Coraopolis, PA
Phone
(412) 264-9720
Quality
Bloomsburg Children'S Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews appear to be for a children's museum, not a daycare center. Parents praise the facility for its diverse interactive exhibits, educational content about Pennsylvania history, and engaging activities suitable for multiple age groups. The staff receives consistent recognition for being friendly and helpful.

Wide variety of educational exhibits and activitiesengaging for multiple age groupsclean and well-maintained facility
Address
215 E 5th St, Bloomsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 784-8620
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Right Steps Of Rittenhouse Square
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Right Steps of Rittenhouse Square receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with strong early learning outcomes and genuine happiness about attending. The facility is noted for its clean, well-maintained space, flexible hours, included meals, and responsive management.

Passionate and caring staffstrong early education focusdaily updates and photos via Tadpoles app
Address
1531 Locust St, # 35, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 773-7590
Quality
Always Bettering Children Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise ABC Daycare for exceptional care, professional staff, and a family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong bonds formed between staff and students. Multiple families have used the facility for years and highly recommend it.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiessafe outdoor play areas
Address
521 E Arch St, Saint Marys, PA
Phone
(814) 834-4212
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Kiddie Barn Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Barn for caring, patient staff, a safe and clean learning environment, and strong educational programs that prepare children for kindergarten. Children are reported to be excited about attending and well-cared-for. One negative review cited unprofessional behavior by the director at a neighboring business.

Caring and patient staffclean and safe environmentstrong academic preparation
Address
2977 W. Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville, PA
Phone
(610) 857-7301
Acclaim Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Acclaim Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and multilingual instruction in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting long-term positive impacts and strong preparation for elementary school. The facility emphasizes security, parental communication, and a structured learning environment.

Caring and professional staffengaging curriculummultilingual education (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese)
Address
5615 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8783
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Learn Love Laugh Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
23 Fairbanks Ave, Bradford, PA
Phone
(814) 331-4880
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Divine Treasures Childcare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Divine Treasures Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with most highlighting the warm, professional staff, clean facility, and strong developmental progress of their children. Parents appreciate the welcoming environment and quality early education curriculum. One concern raised involved summer closure scheduling and fee schedule discrepancies.

Warm and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilitychildren show developmental progress
Address
7575 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 220-1200
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Upper Main Line Ymca Berwyn Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise the Upper Main Line YMCA Berwyn location for its excellent swim program, diverse activities for children, and friendly staff. Reviewers highlight the clean facilities, well-maintained equipment, and welcoming community atmosphere that caters to all ages.

Excellent swim instructionknowledgeable and kind staffclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA
Phone
(610) 647-7962
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Beautiful Beginnings, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Beautiful Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing staff and safe, loving environment. Parents highlight the teachers' personal attention, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond for each child. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report their kids are happy, learn well, and look forward to attending daily.

Experienced and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentresponsive communication with parents
Address
505 E Swedesford Rd, Wayne, PA
Phone
(610) 964-4103
Kendal-Crosslands Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This facility appears to be a retirement community rather than a daycare center. Reviews are exclusively positive, with family members praising the caring staff, beautiful grounds, quality food, and wide range of amenities and activities available to residents.

Friendly and professional staffhome-like atmospherebeautiful facilities and grounds
Address
1109 E Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA
Phone
(610) 338-8552
Quality
Atlantic Coast Anthletic Clup, L.P.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

ATLANTIC COAST ATHLETIC CLUB is a full-service fitness and wellness center that parents praise for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and comprehensive amenities. Members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, diverse class offerings, aquatics programs, and childcare services as key reasons for their satisfaction. The facility maintains high standards across all departments and creates a non-judgmental environment for fitness.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffe
Address
1130 Mcdermott Dr, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 431-1700
Curiosity Corner Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Curiosity Corner Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, communicative staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong child development, detailed daily communication, and well-maintained facilities. One parent expressed concerns about support for children with autism spectrum disorder or disabilities.

caring and communicative staffwelcoming environmentstrong child development and learning activities
Address
2970 Upper Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA
Phone
(610) 857-7258
Quality
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the toddler program for its warm, caring environment and experienced, dedicated teachers who have been with the center for many years. The facility is described as welcoming and part of an active Jewish community. One parent reported a negative phone interaction.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm and caring environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
1001 Remington Rd, Wynnewood, PA
Phone
(610) 649-9530
Quality
Creative Kids Child Development, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Creative Kids Child Development receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented staff and strong management under director Kat. Parents highlight their children's comfort, learning, and emotional bonds formed at the center, with many expressing reluctance to leave. The small class sizes and personalized attention are frequently cited as key strengths.

caring and loving staffstrong leadership and managementsmall class sizes allowing individual attention
Address
3011 Garrett Rd, # 13, Drexel Hill, PA
Phone
(610) 622-2225
Quality
Thomas M. Thomas Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1414 W 3rd St, Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 874-4317
The Caring Heart Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
Bailey & Holly Roads, Yeadon, PA
Phone
(610) 259-9294
Growing Toogether Learning Center 2, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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 owners
Address
100 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(484) 461-1390
Quality
Growing Together Lc 3 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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 facility
Address
65 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 715-5877
Quality
The Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
25 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA
Phone
(610) 565-5108
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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.