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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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Jc Academy Of Excellence
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2340 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 227-7072
Quality
Yolanda'S Kids Corner Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Yolanda's Kids Corner for its caring and professional staff, clean facility, and effective kindergarten preparation. The center is noted for its hands-on director, strong safety protocols, and quality curriculum that helps children achieve academic success. Multiple parents report smooth transitions to kindergarten and high satisfaction with their children's progress.

Caring and loving teachersprofessional staffclean facility
Address
4815 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 324-4393
Quality
Little Learners Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
8962 Ashton Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 677-7140
Quality
Mi Familia Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
131 W Tabor Rd, # 33, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 457-7046
Quality
Children'S Village, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Children's Village as an exceptional early childhood program with caring, experienced teachers, nutritious diverse meals, and a strong community feel. The center maintains low staff turnover, is NAEYC accredited, and employs evidence-based teaching practices that parents credit with fostering their children's development and love of learning.

Experienced staff with decades-long tenurewarm and nurturing teachersculturally diverse and healthy in-house meals
Address
125 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 931-1019
Quality
Totally Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Totally Tots has received mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the family-like atmosphere, attentive staff, cleanliness, and developmental activities under long-time owners Linda and Bill. However, two 1-star reviews raised serious concerns about a child injury incident in October 2024 that was not disclosed to parents, lack of transparency from management, inadequate staffing ratios, excessive TV time for toddlers, and questionable classroom management pr

Address
1512 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 465-5401
Quality
Ywca Young Wonders
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
424 N Main St, Greensburg, PA
Phone
(724) 834-4939
Ymca-Aquinas-Nicely School Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
308 N Pennsylvania Ave, Greensburg, PA
Phone
(724) 972-2101
Young Men'S Christian Assoc. Of Warren Pa.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Warren YMCA receives consistently positive feedback from members and families. Parents and community members praise the clean facilities, quality equipment, and exceptional staff who are described as helpful, kind, and caring. The center offers diverse programming including gymnastics, fitness classes, and childcare services.

Clean facilitieswell-maintained equipmentfriendly and caring staff
Address
212 Lexington Ave, Warren, PA
Phone
(814) 726-6011
Quality
North Warren Presby.Comm. Day Care Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3 Church St, Warren, PA
Phone
(814) 723-3644
Mon Valley Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Mon Valley YMCA's preschool program receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight dedicated teachers, curriculum-based learning, and Keystone accreditation. Parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere. The main concerns center on chaotic drop-off/pick-up times with narrow hallways and unsafe parking lot conditions.

Dedicated and caring teachersKeystone accreditedcurriculum-based program
Address
101 Taylor Run Rd, Monongahela, PA
Phone
(724) 483-3808
Great Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Great Beginnings receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently commend owner Brandi and staff for professional, attentive care, cleanliness, and creating a family-like atmosphere. One 1-star review from prior to current ownership alleges inadequate supervision and inappropriate discipline.

Caring and professional staffOwner Brandi's dedication and knowledgeClean and bright facility
Address
1630 Haine School Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA
Phone
(724) 779-9225
Cranberry Christian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Cranberry Christian Child Care receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the owner's dedication, caring staff, and home-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and form strong bonds with teachers. The facility is well-maintained, offers outdoor learning opportunities including a garden and chickens, and maintains low staff turnover.

caring and loving staffowner involvement and facility improvem
Address
75 Dutilh Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA
Phone
(724) 772-2626
Champions - Goodnoe Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Champions at Goodnoe Elementary School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the safe environment, friendly staff, and engaging activities. The program offers convenient before/after school and enrichment options with good communication to parents. One negative review cited poor staff responsiveness and billing concerns, contrasting sharply with other experiences.

Safe environmentfriendly and caring staffengaging activities
Address
298 Frost Ln, Newtown, PA
Phone
(215) 968-8422
Quality
Rising Star Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rising Star Day Care in Langhorne receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, safe environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the center's homemade meals, flexible policies, and engaging activities as key strengths that support child development and happiness.

Caring and attentive teachershomemade fresh meals including gluten-free optionsclean and spacious facilities
Address
1411 Highland Ave, Langhorne, PA
Phone
(215) 757-7835
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Chandler Hall Child Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews appear to be for the Newtown YMCA gym facility, not the Chandler Hall Child Development Program daycare. The reviews praise the YMCA's cleanliness, friendly staff, quality equipment, and reasonable pricing, but do not contain any information about the daycare center.

Clean facilityfriendly and professional staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
190 S Sycamore St, Newtown, PA
Phone
(215) 860-0400
Quality
Douglassville Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Douglassville Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight the dedicated and caring staff, strong developmental progress in children, and welcoming environment. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and maintaining excellent communication with families.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic and emotional developmentsafe and clean environment
Address
515 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, PA
Phone
(610) 385-5379
Babies-N-Motion
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Babies-N-Motion as an exceptional daycare with caring, compassionate staff who create a loving, family-like environment. Children are described as excited and happy to attend, with strong emphasis on both quality childcare and educational activities that support learning and development.

Caring and compassionate staffloving environmenteducational activities
Address
502 Walnut St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 376-6060
Quality
Almost Home Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Almost Home Children's Center receives strong praise from parents for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and quality curriculum comparable to Montessori programs. Parents appreciate daily app-based updates and responsive communication. One neighbor complaint regarding late-night construction noise was also reported.

Warm and caring teachersdaily app updates with photos and activity logsaffordable pricing relative to quality
Address
611 Montgomery Ave, Boyertown, PA
Phone
(610) 367-7752
Quality
Flying Hills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Flying Hills Preschool receives predominantly positive reviews (8 five-star ratings) praising the caring staff, responsive communication, and clean environment. However, two one-star reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, unexplained injuries, inconsistent care standards, and high costs relative to services provided.

Caring and responsive teachersregular photo/daily updates to parentsclean and bright facility
Address
11 Village Center Dr, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 775-5407
Quality
New Star Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

New Star Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress. Parents appreciate the caring and professional staff, strong communication, and individualized attention to each child's needs and milestones.

Caring and attentive staffdevelopmental progress (learninglanguage
Address
1920 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 929-9123
Quality
Jcc School For The Early Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

JCC School for the Early Years receives strong praise from parents, particularly for its daycare program (Gan Tamar) which offers structured learning, enriching activities, and skilled teachers. Parents appreciate the planned daily schedule including swimming lessons, various motor skill activities, and supportive staff. The facility is part of a larger JCC complex offering gym, pool, and other amenities at a reasonable family membership fee.

Structured learning curr
Address
2000 Hollywood Dr, York, PA
Phone
(717) 843-3092
Quality
Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kidsville Junction receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong relationships children form with teachers and classmates. The owner is noted as actively involved. One parent raised serious safety concerns about drivers speeding, running stop signs, and vehicle maintenance issues.

caring and helpful staffsafe environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
300 Bailey Dr, Ste 102, Stewartstown, PA
Phone
(717) 339-9938
Quality
Tender Care Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tender Care Day Care in York, Pennsylvania receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, Christian-based curriculum, and child development. One parent expressed concerns about educational focus and potty training, while another had a negative phone interaction with staff.

Reasonable pricingcaring and loving staffChristian curriculum and values
Address
3430 Eastern Blvd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 755-5100
Quality
The Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Webster Early Learning Center for exceptional staff care, nurturing environment, and strong developmental support for children from infancy through preschool. Multiple reviewers highlight the director, teachers, and assistant staff as loving and dedicated professionals who create a safe, engaging second home. Families report their children are happy, confident, and reluctant to leave at pickup.

Caring and experienced staffsafe environmentengaging curriculum with hands-on learning activities
Address
101 Webster Ave, York, PA
Phone
(717) 845-5118
Quality
Kiddie Korner Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1098 3rd St, Beaver, PA
Phone
(724) 774-4727
Quality
Ymca Of Greater Pgh-Duquesne University Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1315 Bluff St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 396-6518
Bah'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2590 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA
Phone
(724) 934-4973
Quality
Lois Johnson - Washington Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Lois Johnson for its caring, attentive teachers who genuinely support individual child development. Multiple families report switching from other daycares and are extremely satisfied with the nurturing environment, cleanliness, and engaging activities. One parent raised concerns about payment tracking and receipt documentation.

Caring and supportive teachersindividual attention to learning styleschild development support
Address
515 Clifton Rd, Bethel Park, PA
Phone
(412) 833-3116
Quality
Teenies Tots Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Teenies Tots has mostly very positive reviews praising the caring staff, safe environment, and developmental support for children. However, one negative review describes unprofessional treatment by staff and management during a pickup situation, including alleged physical harm to a child.

warm and caring staffsafe environmentstrong curriculum
Address
3311 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 761-1184
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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.