Children at daycare

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.

Childcare & Pre-school

Find the best childcare & pre-school in Pennsylvania

Find near me

Headstart Programs

Find the best headstart programs in Pennsylvania

Find near me

Religious / Church Based Daycare

Find the best religious / church based daycare in Pennsylvania

Find near me

Before or After School

Find the best before or after school in Pennsylvania

Find near me

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Pennsylvania

Showing 4,289 results

Eastside Ymca Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise the Eastside YMCA Day Care Center for extended hours, friendly and caring staff, and diverse activities and classes. The facility offers multiple amenities including pools, gym equipment, and organized programs for children and families.

Extended hoursfriendly and welcoming staffwide variety of classes and activities
Address
2101 Nagle Rd, Erie, PA
Phone
(814) 899-9962
Quality
Young Environment Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1120 W 26th St, Erie, PA
Phone
(814) 455-5174
Quality
Downtown Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Downtown YMCA daycare in Erie receives excellent reviews, with parents praising the cleanliness, caring staff, and individualized attention given to children. Parents appreciate the convenient downtown location and report their children have learned significantly since enrolling. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and staffed by friendly, welcoming professionals.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffconvenient downtown location
Address
31 W 10th St, Erie, PA
Phone
(814) 455-5936
Quality
Building Blocks Learning Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
9 S Bacton Hill Rd, Malvern, PA
Phone
(610) 644-4110
Quality
Upper Darby School District-Kindergarten Center Da
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
3200 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA
Phone
(610) 284-4586
Quality
Apple Pie Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Apple Pie Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness and quality programming. However, one parent reported serious concerns including being asked to leave due to vacation, inadequate staffing, dirty facilities, and inappropriate staff conduct toward their child.

attentive and informative staffengaging activities and programmingdedicated staff members like Ms. Wanda
Address
3 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 352-2106
Quality
Children'S Garden Vi
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Children's Garden VI receives mostly positive reviews praising staff consistency, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate family schedules. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about staff qualifications, safety issues with transportation, high turnover, and unprofessional behavior toward children.

Competitive pricinghigh staff qualifications (90% degreed for STAR 4 status)professional cleaning
Address
600 Macdade Blvd, Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 461-1230
Quality
Kidz Zone/Ywca Of Westmoreland County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This facility appears to be primarily a YWCA community resource center rather than a daycare, with reviews focusing on tax preparation assistance, food bank services, and community programs. Parents and clients praise the staff for being extremely friendly, helpful, and family-oriented, with consistent positive experiences across visits.

Friendly and helpful staffvolunteer tax preparation servicesfood bank access
Address
4080 Route 982, Latrobe, PA
Phone
(724) 600-0651
Fascination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fascination Station (reviewed as Great Expectations) has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff kindness, cleanliness, and child development focus, though two detailed negative reviews raise serious concerns about management practices, inadequate staffing ratios, and discriminatory treatment of children with special needs.

Warm and caring staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning programs
Address
308 Unity Plz, Latrobe, PA
Phone
(724) 532-2250
Quality
Bucks Co Comm College Early Lng Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Bucks County Community College, not an early learning/daycare center. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized for the daycare facility listed.

Unable to assess - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare center
Address
275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA
Phone
(215) 968-8808
Quality
St. Gabriel'S Good Shepherd Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise St. Gabriel's Good Shepherd Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and structured environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong teacher-student relationships being a standout feature. The facility is described as professional, accommodating, and providing a positive Christian learning environment.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-student relationshipsstructured programs
Address
1188 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA
Phone
(610) 385-5193
Quality
Bciu Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
705 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 987-7844
Hanover Area Ymca Child Care Learning Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are mixed, with most praising the facility's amenities, friendly staff, and community atmosphere. However, several recent reviews express serious concerns about cleanliness and lack of facility monitoring.

Friendly and helpful staffmultiple pools and weight roomsgood exercise equipment variety
Address
500 George St, Hanover, PA
Phone
(717) 632-2821
Quality
Small Steps Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Small Steps Day Care School receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and educational quality. However, some parents report negative experiences with specific staff members, particularly Ms. Sweeney, citing poor customer service and inadequate care for toddlers.

caring and loving staffclean facilitygood educational instruction
Address
1050 Plymouth Rd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 840-0153
Quality
Small Steps Daycare School South
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Small Steps Daycare School South receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational quality. However, some parents report negative experiences with specific staff members, particularly Ms. Sweeney, citing poor customer service and interactions with toddlers.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitygood educational instruction
Address
2620 Springwood Rd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 741-1380
New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and compassionate leadership. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving harsh discipline toward their autistic daughter, raising concerns about staff training for children with special needs.

Caring and patient staffdirector integrity and honestystrong kindergarten readiness preparation
Address
500 Boundary Ave, Hanover, PA
Phone
(717) 698-8105
Quality
Sewickley Valley Ymca/State Street Eleme
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This YMCA facility in Baden receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families who have been members for years. Parents praise the clean, well-maintained facility, friendly staff, and extensive amenities including pools, fitness equipment, and childcare services. The center is described as family-oriented, community-focused, and offering excellent value for membership fees.

clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffwarm pool
Address
600 Harmony Rd, Baden, PA
Phone
(412) 952-2462
Allegheny Valley Ymca South Buffalo Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its welcoming community atmosphere, quality amenities, and friendly staff. The center is noted for its clean facilities, well-maintained equipment, and affordable pricing. Child care services like swim programs and child watch are highlighted as valuable additions for working families.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitygood gym equipment and spacing
Address
562 Freeport Rd, Freeport, PA
Phone
(724) 295-5951
Sewickley Valley Ymca-Mccormick Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, and family-friendly atmosphere. The daycare/Kid Zone service is highlighted as a valuable amenity that allows parents to use gym facilities while children are supervised. Staff friendliness and reasonable membership fees are frequently mentioned as strengths.

Clean facilitywell-organizedfriendly staff
Address
2801 Beaver Grade Rd, Coraopolis, PA
Phone
(412) 523-3025
Quality
Kidsville Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
113 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 441-1625
Quality
Sewickley Valley Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise the Sewickley Valley YMCA's clean, well-maintained facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. The center offers excellent amenities including multiple pools, fitness equipment, classes, and childcare services with friendly and helpful staff. Long-term members report high satisfaction with the value and community focus.

Clean and well-organized facilitywarm poolexcellent staff and instructors
Address
625 Blackburn Rd, Sewickley, PA
Phone
(412) 741-1962
Quality
Ymca Day Care Of Clearfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise the YMCA Day Care of Clearfield for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and wide variety of activities including swimming, basketball, dodgeball, rock climbing, and summer camp. The facility offers excellent amenities for both daycare and recreational use, with many parents highlighting the quality of programs and welcoming environment.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffvariety of sports and activities
Address
21 N 2nd St, Clearfield, PA
Phone
(814) 765-5552
Children'S Aid Society Elementary Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Children's Aid Society Elementary Care receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the daycare and Pre-K program for quality care, staff friendliness, and positive child development outcomes. Two parents report significant issues with agency staff responsiveness, disorganization, case management, and financial reimbursement processes.

Staff friendliness and efficiencychild learning and development supportsecure environment
Address
700 High Level Rd, Clearfield, PA
Phone
(814) 765-5567
Berwick Area Ymca Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews praise the Berwick Area YMCA's renovated facilities, friendly and knowledgeable staff, well-maintained equipment, and diverse programs for all ages. The childcare staff is described as compassionate and professional. One negative experience involved a lifeguard's interaction with a young child.

Friendly and helpful staffrenovated gym facilitieswell-maintained equipment
Address
231 W 3rd St, Berwick, PA
Phone
(570) 752-2598
Quality
Lock Haven Ymca Child Care Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Lock Haven YMCA Child Care Services receives mixed reviews averaging 4.1/5. While customers praise the friendly staff, affordability, and family-friendly atmosphere, concerns include inconsistent published hours, equipment maintenance issues, and billing/cancellation problems.

Kind and friendly staffinexpensive membershipfamily-friendly
Address
145 E Water St, Lock Haven, PA
Phone
(570) 748-8673
Quality
The Good Shepherd'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Good Shepherd's Child Care Center in Milford receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, attentive staff, strong relationships between teachers and children, and structured, engaging learning environment. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with many keeping children enrolled for multiple years.

Caring and attentive staffwarm teacher-child relationshipsstructured environment
Address
321 5th St, Milford, PA
Phone
(570) 296-6940
Quality
R. W. Brown Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

R.W. Brown Community Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's kindness, patience, and support for children with special needs, noting the facility is clean and well-equipped with amenities like a swimming pool and gymnasium. However, some parents reported unprofessional conduct from staff and concerns about the center's ability to handle children with behavioral challenges.

Kind and patient staffsupport for children with disabilitiesclean facility
Address
1701 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 763-3090
Quality
Bambi Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bambi Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, homemade food, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Many families have enrolled multiple children and report strong emotional attachment to the center.

Warm and passionate staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and well-maintained facility
Address
500 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 464-4862
Quality
Parent-Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parent-Infant Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the quality of early education, caring teachers, and outdoor activities. However, admission is highly competitive with extremely long wait times (18-30+ months). One negative review raises concerns about staff professionalism and management practices.

Excellent educational programoutdoor time and community walksunits of study curriculum
Address
4205 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 898-8418
Quality
Germantown Boys And Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents generally praise the Germantown Boys and Girls Club for its clean, secure, and welcoming environment with pleasant staff. Children reportedly enjoy attending and the facility is noted as a great place for growth and learning. One concern raised was limited parking due to the location on a narrow one-way street.

Clean facilitysecure environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
25 W Penn St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 844-4777

Page 51 of 143· 4,289 results

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.