
Browse 4,289 child daycare & preschools across Pennsylvania. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 4,289 |
| Headstart Programs | 13 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 106 |
| Before or After School | 191 |
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Parents consistently praise Diamond Street Early Childhood Center for its caring, nurturing staff who genuinely engage with children's development. The facility offers good communication through regular app updates, reasonable pricing, and flexible hours. One parent expressed concern about mandatory diaper and wipe fees for potty-trained children.
One parent praises the center for having kind and loving staff, noting they have enrolled multiple children there over several years. Conversely, another parent claims the staff were amazing but alleges they neglected their children, leading to child services involvement and eventual enrollment elsewhere.
Some parents highlight the center's organization, educational field trips, and caring staff, while one parent reports serious concerns regarding staff conduct, safety, and hygiene.
Palmer Moravian Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight attentive and caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, creative learning approaches, and a safe, nurturing environment. The school is noted as well-organized and accommodating for working families.
St. John's Lutheran Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, strong curriculum balancing play and education, and children's happiness and developmental progress. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and care.
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One parent reports exceptional care, highlighting wonderful teachers and engaging activities for shy children, though a separate review cites a serious safety incident involving an unsupervised toddler running into traffic.
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One parent reports an exceptional summer camp experience marked by engaging daily activities, social opportunities, and safe handling of food allergies. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the preschool program for being extremely disorganized and wasting parents' time during registration.
Creative Moments is highly praised for dedicated, caring staff who provide well-planned, developmentally-focused programming in small class sizes that help children thrive academically and socially. Parents consistently report their children love attending and feel part of a family environment. However, one parent raised serious concerns about the center's handling of special needs inquiries and accessibility policies.
Just Like Home Daycare has highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the staff's care, communication, educational engagement, and use of the Tadpoles app. However, two recent negative reviews report serious concerns including poor sanitation (rodent droppings), neglectful supervision, inadequate hydration practices, and staff being forced to work while sick.
A few parents highlight the caring staff and clean environment, with one noting a teacher's attentiveness to infants. Conversely, another parent reports severe neglect, describing an incident where their infant was left unsupervised with toddlers and shaken by another child.
Grove City YMCA Child Care is highly rated for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents praise the variety of amenities including an indoor pool, skating rink, gym classes, and affordable swim lessons. The facility is described as a welcoming community hub with excellent instructors and good membership rates.
Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center. The Google reviews provided are for the YMCA facility's fitness and wellness programs, not their School Age Program childcare services. No actual daycare reviews were submitted.
One parent describes NEW LIFE DAY CARE as the best school they have encountered. This limited feedback highlights a highly positive experience for the single reviewer so far.
Feedback for Chrissy's Youth Development Center is sharply divided, with some parents highlighting a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive, while others allege severe safety violations and unprofessional conduct. One reviewer reports that staff physically harm children, mix incompatible age groups, and operate in a filthy facility, whereas others praise the friendly staff and educational value.
One parent highly recommends the center for its family-owned atmosphere and affordable, safe environment, praising the staff and management. Conversely, another parent reports negative experiences regarding perceived discrimination, lack of communication, and delayed admission decisions despite prior assurances of availability.
One parent highlights the family-owned nature of the center and praises staff member Miss Sandy for providing a safe, affordable, and highly recommended environment over a two-year period. In contrast, another reviewer reports a negative experience involving perceived racial bias, poor communication regarding availability, and delays in enrollment approval that resulted in missed work.
Little Adventures receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, communication, and child happiness. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about security procedures during pickup and alleged gender bias.
Parents highlight the center's loving, highly educated staff and low student-to-staff ratio, noting that children are happy and well-cared for. One reviewer mentions a waiting list, while another emphasizes the friendly environment and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
This facility appears to be a YMCA fitness center rather than a daycare, based on reviews discussing gym amenities, swimming lessons, and fitness classes. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and diverse amenities including pools, weight rooms, and exercise classes.
Child's Way is a medical facility, not a traditional daycare, specializing in care for medically fragile infants and children. Parents consistently praise the exceptional, detail-oriented staff and positive outcomes, with families reporting significant health improvements during their stays. The facility provides comfortable accommodations for parents, meals, and compassionate care during critical medical situations.
Several parents highly recommend Tiny Tykes for its extended hours, nutritious meals, and engaging curriculum, noting that children enjoy the open learning spaces and craft activities. Conversely, one reviewer reports a frustrating experience with a multi-year waiting list and lack of placement, suggesting the center prioritizes newborns over older children.
Lil Tykes receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and safe environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm for learning. One parent reported a negative phone interaction with staff.
Parents consistently praise Priory Court Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Families report strong teacher-child relationships, quality programming, and smooth transitions across age groups. The center is highly recommended by parents with multi-year and multi-child experiences.
Parents praise Valley Points Family YMCA's daycare for its caring, understanding staff and calm approach to issues. Children reportedly adjust well and show improved behavior. The facility offers diverse amenities including swimming lessons, sports programs, and structured activities alongside childcare services.
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Methodist Services for Children and Families in Philadelphia receives consistently high praise from parents. Staff are described as dedicated, nurturing, child-oriented, and experienced, creating a safe and supportive environment. Parents appreciate the learning activities, affordability resources, and the center's positive impact on their families.
One parent describes an exceptional experience at this center-based nursery, highlighting the staff's expertise in childhood development and their loving, creative approach to daily activities. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, safety protocols, and strong communication through an app that provides real-time updates and photos. The reviewer was so satisfied that they would have continued enrollment had they not moved to the suburbs.
Pratt Street Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, quality care, and child development, though two negative reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, staff conduct, and child safety. The center averages strong ratings with parents reporting children thrive and feel supported, but the critical reviews describe unhygienic conditions and inappropriate staff behavior.
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