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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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Hush Little Angels LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent notes their children enjoy the center so much they cry when leaving, while another highlights the owners' attentive care. A third review praises the staff for treating their child like their own, fostering a sense of confidence and gratitude.

children love attendingattentive ownersstaff treats children like family
Address
1036 N Godfrey St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 351-8050
Quality
Gummy Bears Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Gummy Bears Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, professional staff and clean, safe environment. Parents highlight the center's educational focus with structured learning activities and progress reports, as well as the accommodating director and family-oriented atmosphere.

Friendly and professional staffclean environmentsafe facility
Address
413 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 437-1230
Quality
U-Gro Learning Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

U-GRO Learning Centre in Lititz receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, excellent communication through apps and daily updates, and children's visible progress and enthusiasm for attending. Parents appreciate the welcoming environment and director's personal connection with families.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitieswell-planned curriculum
Address
1130 Erbs Quarry Rd, Lititz, PA
Phone
(717) 560-4300
Quality
Rising Star Learning Center -Wilson Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents highlight the small class sizes and flexible, professional staff as key benefits, noting that teachers form strong bonds with sensitive children. However, complaints mention a cramped and gloomy environment, forced napping in dark rooms, and serious safety concerns including unreported bites and poor communication from management.

small class sizesflexible schedulingprofessional staff
Address
930 S 25th St, Easton, PA
Phone
(610) 829-1060
Quality
Philadelphia Freedom Valley Ymca - Abington Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights Director Gabrielle Colina's kindness, patience, and professionalism, noting that her welcoming approach helped children feel happy and safe from the first visit. The reviewer also praises the facility for being clean, organized, and filled with positive energy.

Director's kindness and carestaff passion for working with childrenclean and organized facility
Address
2565 Susquehanna Rd, Abington, PA
Phone
(215) 884-9620
Quality
Abington Ymca Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights Director Gabrielle Colina's kindness, patience, and professionalism in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. The reviewer notes that the facility is clean and organized, with staff who care deeply, resulting in children feeling happy and safe from the first day.

Director's kindness and patienceclean and organized facilitycaring staff
Address
1067 Old York Rd, Abington, PA
Phone
(215) 884-9620
Quality
Wee R The World Early Learning Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Wee R The World is highly regarded as a comprehensive learning center with dedicated staff who prioritize academic preparation and individual child development. Parents consistently praise the caring directors, qualified teachers, nutritious meals included in tuition, and daily communication through photos and videos. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with children demonstrating significant academic growth and happiness.

Strong academic curriculumcompassionate and caring staffindividual attention to children with developmental needs
Address
2070 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Phone
(215) 357-2250
Quality
The Edison Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Edison Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the educational focus, cleanliness, staff quality, and owner involvement. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about weather-related closures/delays and owner responsiveness to parental concerns.

Educational focus on kindergarten preparationclean facilityexcellent staff and teachers
Address
227 Pike St, Carbondale, PA
Phone
(570) 282-5370
Quality
Eastern Lycoming Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Eastern Lycoming YMCA receives consistently high praise from members for its friendly and helpful staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality facilities. Parents and members appreciate the polite customer service, well-maintained equipment, and family-oriented environment. The facility is noted as a pleasant place for both fitness and childcare services.

Polite and helpful staffprompt email responsesfriendly atmosphere
Address
100 Fitness Drive, Muncy, PA
Phone
(570) 546-8820
Quality
Bright Star Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bright Star Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, friendly staff and clean, bright facility. Parents report strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, and feel their children are safe and well-prepared for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled siblings or returned with additional children.

Caring and friendly staffclean facilitystrong parent communication
Address
12029 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 613-6490
Quality
Nurturing Creative Minds Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Nurturing Creative Minds Childcare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's patience, educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. However, a small number of parents report concerns about management, facility cleanliness, and inconsistent policies.

Patient and kind staffvariety of educational activitiessecure well-maintained facility
Address
5037 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 537-3310
Quality
Port Richmond Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents highlight the dedicated staff, reasonable tuition, and strong communication, noting their children thrive in a clean, nurturing environment. However, one reviewer reports being placed on a waitlist for two years without contact, alleging the center selectively admits children.

dedicated and involved ownersexperienced staffreasonable tuition
Address
3049 Miller Street, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 423-6100
Quality
Kiddie Kottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kiddie Kottage is an Islamic-based daycare in Philadelphia with highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, academic quality, communication via Brightwheel, and family-oriented environment, but a minority report unprofessional staff, poor communication, and unfriendly treatment.

Patient and attentive staffstrong academic instructionIslamic studies and Arabic language learning
Address
4343 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 338-2960
Quality
Turning Paige'S Islamic Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Turning Paige's Islamic Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the quality of education, curriculum combining basic academics with Islamic studies, and family-oriented atmosphere. However, one parent reported significant concerns about professionalism, cleanliness, staff retention, payment policies, and owner approachability.

Strong academic instructionIslamic curriculumfamily-oriented environment
Address
27 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 634-6350
Quality
Aspira, INC Of Pennsylvania
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

ASPIRA, Inc of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the dedicated staff's commitment to serving Latino and minority children in the community. The facility also offers additional services including counseling and Spanish classes.

Dedicated and committed staffsupports Latino and minority communitiesgood educational programs
Address
4322 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 455-2300
Little Leaders Early Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Leaders Early Learning Center II receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, staff communication, and educational activities. One parent gave a 1-star review calling it the worst daycare in the area, but did not provide specific details. Overall, the center maintains a strong reputation based on parent satisfaction.

great communicationattentive staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
5633 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 240-7600
Quality
Little Leaders Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Leaders Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and educational approach. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. One negative review was submitted without specific details.

Great staffexcellent communicationstrong child care
Address
5646 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 240-7600
Quality
Ummie'S Kiddie Kottage Daycare & Lrng Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Ummie's Kiddie Kottage receives mostly positive reviews praising academic instruction, communication via Brightwheel app, welcoming atmosphere, and Islamic/Arabic learning opportunities. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional staff behavior, poor communication, lack of introductions, favoritism, and a negative work environment that made parents feel uncomfortable.

Strong academic instructiontimely Brightwheel app updates with photosfamily-oriented atmo
Address
5040 Germantown Ave, # 42, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 335-2170
Quality
A Place To Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents describe the staff as knowledgeable, well-trained, and deeply supportive, with multiple families noting that their children were exceptionally well-prepared for Kindergarten. The facility is praised for being clean and fostering a family-like atmosphere, though one inquiry regarding 24-hour availability and pricing was noted.

staff is well-trained and knowledgeablefacility is cleanexcellent preparation for Kindergarten
Address
6244 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 289-9100
Muir'S Little Scholars Fcch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Muir's Little Scholars is highly rated by most parents for its educational approach and staff dedication, with children reportedly exceeding kindergarten readiness benchmarks. However, one parent reported that a child receiving autism services was excluded from the graduation ceremony, alleging discriminatory practices.

Strong academic preparation for kindergartenexperienced and dedicated staffindividual attention to child development
Address
604 N 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-0980
Quality
Safani
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

SAFANI daycare in Steelton receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and developmental progress of children. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate illness notification, unsanitary conditions, and inappropriate staff conduct.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsgood communication with parents
Address
39 S 2nd St, Steelton, PA
Phone
(717) 982-6170
Quality
Time For Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise TIME FOR TOTS (ELCA Springfield) as an outstanding daycare with caring, professional staff and strong leadership under Director Ms. Rebecca. Children show enthusiasm for attendance and demonstrate academic and developmental progress. Communication with parents through the Procare app and regular updates is highlighted as a key strength.

Caring and patient staffstrong director leadershipclean facility
Address
1260 E Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA
Phone
(610) 338-0690
Quality
Children First Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children First Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and compassionate staff, effective communication, and strong curriculum. Children are reported to be happy and eager to attend. One negative review alleges theft by a staff member.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent communication with parentscompassionate teachers
Address
215 Saint Charles Way, York, PA
Phone
(717) 741-5430
Quality
Lois Johnson Memorial Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lois Johnson Memorial Extended Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and supportive environment. Multiple parents report switching from other daycares and cite this as one of their best parenting decisions. One parent flagged payment tracking and receipt issues as a concern.

Caring and supportive teachersindividualized attention to children's needsbright and clean facility
Address
3301 South Park Road, Bethel Park, PA
Phone
(412) 835-7320
Quality
Mckeesport Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

MCKEESPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER receives mostly positive reviews praising the owner Neema's compassion, cleanliness, and developmental support for children including those with special needs. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff safety practices, including an infant being dropped, inadequate diaper changing, and inability to review incidents on available video cameras.

Clean and organized facilitycaring ownerspecial needs support
Address
520 5th Ave, Mckeesport, PA
Phone
(412) 673-6100
Quality
Learn N Play Development Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent reports frequent distress, with their one-year-old crying and being sent home early, alongside an incident involving a soiled outfit handled in a way that caused inconvenience. The reviewer also notes that the center was deemed unreliable for working parents and states their child is now happier at a different facility.

None mentioned
Address
519 Penn Ave, Ste 102, Turtle Creek, PA
Phone
(412) 829-0240
Quality
Lois Johnson-Lincoln Extended Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Lois Johnson for its caring, attentive teachers who support individual child development and create a welcoming environment. Multiple families report switching from other daycares and being very satisfied with their decision. One parent raised concerns about payment tracking and receipt documentation.

Caring and supportive teacherspersonalized attention to individual learning stylesclean and bright facility
Address
1524 Hamilton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 835-7320
Quality
Early Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Early Enrichment for its caring and dedicated staff who make learning engaging and fun. The facility is noted for strong communication, transparency, and flexibility. Director Jade receives specific recognition for her leadership.

Caring stafftransparent communicationflexible policies
Address
1600 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 429-1200
Our Buddys Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Our Buddys Place receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and positive social development of their children. However, several parents report serious concerns about inadequate staffing ratios, lack of support for children with special needs, and inconsistent quality of care.

Caring and loving staffchildren develop social skillsequal treatment of children
Address
1007 Kingview Rd, Scottdale, PA
Phone
(724) 220-5590
Quality
Timber Ridge Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Timber Ridge Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with five 5-star reviews praising the friendly and caring staff, engaging activities, and safe environment. However, one 1-star review raises serious concerns about unprofessional management, alleged favoritism toward the owner's family, inadequate incident response, and safety issues.

Caring and friendly staffengaging activities and outdoor timesafe environment
Address
Po Box 2, Conneautville, PA
Phone
(814) 587-0000

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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.