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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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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

One parent highly recommends KIDSVILLE DAY CARE, praising Director Ms. Tiffany Stuckey and the staff for their genuine care and commitment to child development. A second review offers brief but strong approval of the staff's quality.

Supportive and caring staffdedicated directorfocus on child growth and well-being
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
Olympik Tots LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Olympik Tots LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, educational programming, and smooth transitions for children. However, two negative reviews cite serious safety concerns regarding inadequate supervision of aggressive behavior and billing/service discontinuation disputes.

Attentive and nurturing teacherswell-organized facilityclean and spacious play areas
Address
1025 Cherry St, Fl 1, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 667-7805
Quality
Building Blocks Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Several parents highlight the center's excellent facilities, including a large indoor playroom, and praise the friendly, accommodating staff and reasonable costs. While one reviewer expresses strong dissatisfaction with the owner, others report high confidence in the program and note that children enjoy the social and holiday activities.

great facilitieslarge indoor playroom for rainy daysfriendly and accommodating director and staff
Address
2103 W Clarkson Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 951-1157
Quality
Childspace Too Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Childspace Too Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, nurturing environment, and communication app. However, some parents report concerns about high costs, lack of transparency in billing and daily activities, poor communication, and one serious allegation of child assault.

Caring and loving staffsmall facilitynurturing and safe environment
Address
5517 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 849-9166
Quality
Adventure Alley Children'S Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Adventure Alley Children's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and friendly staff, educational activities including academics and bilingual instruction, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted for maintaining safety protocols and being responsive to parental communication.

caring and loving staffchild enthusiasm and social developmenteducational curriculum (ABCs
Address
903 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 725-5707
Quality
Creative Children'S Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Creative Children's Academy LLC for its caring teachers, safe environment, and educational quality. Children show strong emotional attachment to staff and demonstrate developmental progress including language skills. The facility is noted for affordability, cleanliness, and effective communication with parents.

Caring and attentive teacherschild happiness and comfortdevelopmental/educational advancement
Address
311 S 56th St, # 15, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 476-6468
Quality
Ymca & Ywca Center For Youth
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This YMCA & YWCA Center for Youth in Hazleton has permanently closed. Parents highly praised the facility as an excellent all-in-one resource offering quality daycare, swimming classes, and fitness amenities at affordable prices compared to competitors.

Quality daycare programswimming classeswell-maintained pools
Address
81 S Church St, Hazleton, PA
Phone
(570) 501-1825
Sweet Pea Patch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Sweet Pea Patch is highly regarded by parents, with consistent praise for caring and professional staff who treat children like family. Parents appreciate the clean facility, communication updates, live camera access, and quality care across infant through pre-K programs. The daycare has maintained strong family loyalty with multiple generations attending.

caring and professional staffclean facilitycommunication and camera updates
Address
4130 W State St, Edinburg, PA
Phone
(724) 667-7941
Quality
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for individual therapists and quality of care, but significant complaints about administrative responsiveness and communication. Parents highlight caring and skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapists, though some report difficulties reaching the facility and concerns about management and accessibility.

Knowledgeable and caring therapistsinteractive and patient staffquality equipment and techniques
Address
625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA
Phone
(717) 393-3043
Quality
Bethany School Age Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bethany School Age Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and attentive staff, smooth transitions, strong communication, and children's happiness. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness, hygiene issues, security protocols, and staff conduct.

caring and supportive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsgood parent communication
Address
140 E Main St, Ephrata, PA
Phone
(717) 721-1687
Quality
Bonaventure Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bonaventure Academy receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring, experienced staff and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. However, two negative reviews allege inappropriate staff behavior including yelling at young children and unprofessional conduct regarding a special needs child.

Caring and patient teachers with high staff longevitycomprehensive and holistic curriculumstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
1605 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 419-9861
Quality
Toddler Town Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Toddler Town Learning Academy has overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong educational preparation for kindergarten. However, one parent reported a negative experience in the infant room, citing unfriendly staff, high child-to-caregiver ratios, and lack of communication.

Caring and dedicated staffmany with long tenureengaging weekly activities and special events
Address
650 S Henderson Rd, King Of Prussia, PA
Phone
(610) 337-7323
Quality
Flanagan'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Flanagan's Preschool and its Cadence Academy location for exceptional staff care, safety, and child development. Families report their children thrive academically and socially, with teachers going above and beyond to support both children and working parents. The center is noted for its flexible hours, commitment to staying open during winter weather, and minimal closure days.

Caring and well-trained staffsafe and clean facilitystrong academic and social preparation
Address
2914 Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Phone
(610) 834-4018
Montgomery County Community College Chil
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Note: These reviews appear to be for Montgomery County Community College, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the college's academic quality, affordability, supportive environment, and campus facilities. However, some students report significant issues with the financial aid office and administrative communication.

Quality instruction from experienced teachersaffordable education with financial aid optionsexcellent disability services
Address
340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
Phone
(215) 641-1662

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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.