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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 Perception Training Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Perception Training Center in Pottsville receives mostly positive reviews praising its Montessori curriculum, caring staff, and quality developmental care. However, one parent reported poor management, lack of structure, and staff rudeness. The center holds the highest state rating through Keystone Stars.

Montessori curriculumcaring and nurturing staffdevelopmentally appropriate learning
Address
1265 B Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA
Phone
(570) 624-4782
Quality
Brightside Academy Early Care And Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Brightside Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, patient, and professional staff who provide quality education and individualized attention. Parents report their children have experienced significant intellectual and social development, with several mentioning long-term enrollment and staff members by name. One parent noted inconsistent communication between staff members but overall expressed satisfaction with their child's care.

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Address
5600 Woodland Ave, # 14, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 727-7158
Quality
The Children'S Place Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Children's Place Preschool in Philadelphia receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, noticeable child development progress, variety of activities, and clean facilities. Multiple parents indicate they would recommend the center and plan to enroll additional children.

Amazing and caring staffprofessional communicationchild development and growth
Address
6006 6008 Colgate St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 722-2138
Quality
Lassin Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Lassin Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, developmental activities, small class sizes, and communication through the app. However, some parents report concerns about enrollment fees, refund policies, and teaching quality.

Caring and responsive teacherschild comfort and developmentsmall group sizes
Address
10800 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 677-7719
Quality
Land Of Happy Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Land of Happy Kids for its caring, professional staff and clean, well-organized facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth. The owner, Ms. Layla, and her team are frequently noted for treating children and families with warmth and creating a welcoming, family-like environment.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and safe facilityengaging educational activities
Address
1401 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 722-2040
Quality
The Children'S Place Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Children's Place Preschool in Philadelphia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers consistently praising the caring and professional staff. Parents report notable developmental progress in their children and appreciate the variety of activities offered, along with the clean facility and communicative approach.

Amazing and caring staffchild development and growthvariety of activities
Address
6016 Colgate St, # 6018, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 722-2138
Quality
Bloom Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Bloom Early Education Center for its caring, patient staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making strong developmental progress across emotional, social, and academic areas. The center uses Montessori-inspired approaches and maintains open communication with families.

Staff patience and dedicationchild happiness and enthusiasm for schoolstrong emotional and social development
Address
Rear 10 Slocum Street, Forty Fort, PA
Phone
(570) 714-4129
Little People Daycare School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1325 Fairmont St, Whitehall, PA
Phone
(610) 776-6066
World Of Imagination
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

World of Imagination receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive staff, warm environment, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns about their child being hurt daily. The majority of reviews highlight happy children and strong teacher-child relationships.

Attentive and loving stafflead teacher Ms. Reaganoutdoor time
Address
4500 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA
Phone
(610) 261-1303
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Gentle Care Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
23 N 14th St, # 31, Catasauqua, PA
Phone
(610) 266-6980
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Brookside Children'S Early Education Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Brookside Children's Early Education Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, developmental preparation, and family atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite poor customer service during initial inquiry and concerns about teacher qualifications and child management in school-age programs.

caring and knowledgeable staffstrong kindergarten preparationattentive to individual child needs
Address
675 N Brookside Rd, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 481-1996
Quality
Kinderhook Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kinderhook Children's Center for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by Director Michelle. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend, benefit from structured learning activities, and form strong bonds with teachers. Parents appreciate the responsiveness, cleanliness, organization, and genuine compassion demonstrated by staff.

Caring and loving staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
560 Kinderhook Rd, Columbia, PA
Phone
(717) 684-4555
Grace Place Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
517 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA
Phone
(717) 291-1026
Quality
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Kind and caring staffsocial-emotional development focusregular parent communication via app
Address
1311 Diamond St, Ste A, Akron, PA
Phone
(717) 859-9427
Quality
The Children'S Garden Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
61 Kunkle Dr, Easton, PA
Phone
(610) 258-8050
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Lehigh Valley Child Care-Fowler Center On Main St
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
938 Main St, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 868-8886
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Palmer Moravian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent communication with parentscreative and engaging curriculum
Address
2901 John St, Easton, PA
Phone
(610) 253-3251
Quality
St. John'S Lutheran Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Caring and patient staffbalanced curriculum mixing hands-on play with educationchild happiness and enthusiasm
Address
200 S Broad St, Nazareth, PA
Phone
(610) 759-9500
Quality
Mmjj
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about MMJJ daycare. Instead, the reviews are about Realty World, a real estate agency in Mount Carmel, and appear to be incorrectly associated with this daycare listing.

None mentioned for daycare
Address
233 E 4th St, Mount Carmel, PA
Phone
(570) 339-9575
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Fairview Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3050 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 539-9566
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Precious Life Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3 E Marshall St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 279-9928
Quality
Hopwood Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1520 Quarry Rd, Lansdale, PA
Phone
(215) 368-8114
Quality
Creative Moments
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Dedicated and experienced staffsmall class siz
Address
2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA
Phone
(610) 327-7910
Quality
Just Like Home Daycare Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Caring and attentive staffopen communication with parentseducational activities and learnin
Address
2935 Byberry Rd, Hatboro, PA
Phone
(215) 672-2272
Quality
Little People Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
910 Oak St, Scranton, PA
Phone
(570) 961-1091
Quality
Grove City Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful stafffamily-oriented environment
Address
543 E Main Street Ext, Grove City, PA
Phone
(724) 458-8084
Ymca School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Not applicable - reviews focus on gym facilitiesstaff friendlinesscleanliness
Address
59 Boylston St, Bradford, PA
Phone
(814) 368-8610
New Life Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1993 N 63rd St, # 95, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 877-7344
Quality
Chrissy'S Youth Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
180 Sterling Rd, Mount Pocono, PA
Phone
(570) 839-9974
Building Foundations LLC Ceca Comm Lrng Day Care C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
12 Church Ave, Mount Pocono, PA
Phone
(570) 839-9828
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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.