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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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Creative Care Kidzone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Creative Care Kidzone (Magic Memories Jefferson/KidZone) for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the leadership of Director Ms. Martina and Assistant Director Ms. Gina/Regina as exceptional, with strong emphasis on children's safety, learning, and emotional development. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.

Warm and caring staffstrong leadership and director engagementsafe and nurturing environment
Address
2119 W Main St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 631-1230
A Bright Future Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

A Bright Future Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised as caring, understanding, and dedicated to child development. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, varied activities, and included meals. One parent expressed concerns about scheduling policies for full-time working single parents.

caring and friendly staffclean and safe facilitiesengaging activities
Address
3821 Birney Ave, Moosic, PA
Phone
(570) 344-4333
Stay 'N Play Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Stay 'N Play Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, developmental focus, and family-oriented environment. However, two reviewers raised serious concerns about safe sleep practices not following AAP guidelines and inconsistent operating hours with unprofessional communication.

Caring and trustworthy staffclean facilitydevelopmental focus
Address
25 N 16th St, Indiana, PA
Phone
(724) 465-5568
Quality
Lutheran Home At Kane K.I.D.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and upbeat staff, and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors report feeling treated like family and appreciate the well-maintained environment. The facility is described as wonderful and well-staffed.

Clean facilityfriendly and upbeat staffgood atmosphere
Address
101 High Point Dr, Kane, PA
Phone
(814) 837-7680
Little Discoveries Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Discoveries receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, educational quality, and child development outcomes, with parents reporting significant improvements in confidence, academics, and social skills. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional treatment by director Joann, poor facility cleanliness, and inadequate play space in the toddler room.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational instruction beyond basic childcaresignificant i
Address
58 Ridgeview Dr, Bartonsville, PA
Phone
(570) 620-0101
Quality
Ymca Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise the YMCA Care Program as a clean, well-equipped facility with friendly staff and affordable pricing. The center offers diverse programs including fitness classes, swimming, and childcare services that parents appreciate. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and quality care for children.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable rates
Address
810 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA
Phone
(717) 762-2601
Ywca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

YWCA Child Development Center is praised for compassionate staff and going above and beyond to help families in crisis. The facility offers activities for children and families, plus community services like showers and haircuts. Most reviews highlight respectful treatment and support during difficult times.

Compassionate and caring staffrespectful treatmentactivities for kids and families
Address
1101 Market St, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 234-4793
Quality
Mikayla'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Mikayla's Place receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the engaging activities, qualified staff, daily communication via app, and caring environment. However, several parents report serious concerns including bottle mix-ups, poor handling of shy children, administrative disorganization, and inadequate support during adjustment periods.

Engaging daily activitiesfriendly and qualified staffgym access
Address
2023 Market St, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 234-4444
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Don'T Worry Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Feedback for Don't Worry Childcare Center is mixed, with some parents highlighting a fun environment and respectful staff, while others report serious concerns regarding worker safety and training. One reviewer gave a perfect score noting the owner's personal involvement, whereas another filed a formal complaint about a specific employee's unsuitability for childcare duties. A third review suggested that while the center is good, additional care and training for young girls are needed.

happy childrenfun atmosphererespectful staff
Address
530 Locust St, Mckeesport, PA
Phone
(412) 673-3117
Quality
Allegheny Campus Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Allegheny Campus. No actual parent reviews of the child development center were found in the submitted content.

None applicable - reviews are about a collegenot the daycare center
Address
901 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 237-7651
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Court Time Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Court Time Complex is a multi-purpose sports and event venue in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania that hosts wrestling events, tournaments, birthday parties, and athletic activities. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, reasonable prices for events, and quality programming. However, reviews focus primarily on the venue's event hosting rather than daycare services.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffreasonable event prices
Address
95 Enterprise St, Elizabeth, PA
Phone
(412) 754-4201
Quality
Toddlers Patch Childcare Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2106 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 882-2129
Quality
The Red Balloon Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Red Balloon Day Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and experienced staff, safe nurturing environment, engaging age-appropriate activities, strong communication through updates and photos, and children's academic and social development. Families express strong loyalty, with many having multiple children attend for extended periods.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityengaging educational activities
Address
624 Orchard St, # 626, Carnegie, PA
Phone
(412) 429-9899
Allie Alligator Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Allie Alligator Learning Center for its caring, dedicated teachers who go above and beyond for the children. Families highlight the quality of care, reasonable pricing, helpful amenities like provided diapers/wipes, and special programs including summer camp and monthly date nights for parents.

Caring and dedicated teachersexcellent childcare qualityreasonable prices
Address
350 Northgate Dr, Warrendale, PA
Phone
(724) 799-9867
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Little Angels Learning Center Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Angels Learning Center Academy has received mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the welcoming staff, play-based learning approach, outdoor activities, and family-friendly atmosphere. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including state licensing violations, closure by regulators in fall 2025, unprofessional conduct, and alleged inappropriate workplace behavior.

welcoming and loving staffplay-based learningfrequent outdoor activities and field trips
Address
615 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 923-3621
Daybridge Child Development Center- Penn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Daybridge receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and inclusive curriculum. However, some parents report significant issues with enrollment communication, misleading information about waitlist availability, and poor responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and qualified staffexceptional teachersindividualized child development
Address
301 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA
Phone
(814) 861-1439
Quality
Small Miracles
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This facility is not a daycare center but rather an animal rescue organization specializing in dog and cat adoptions and services. Reviewers consistently praise the thorough vetting process, knowledgeable staff, and comprehensive medical care provided to animals before adoption.

Efficient adoption processattentive and caring stafftransparent pricing
Address
140 Western Ave, Ste 2, Johnstown, PA
Phone
(814) 262-2760
Sumcd Lewisburg Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Several parents highlight the warm, friendly staff and engaging learning environment, noting that children are happy, safe, and well-cared for. Conversely, one parent criticizes the administration for unpredictable monthly closures due to changing COVID protocols, which they claim disrupt childcare continuity.

friendly staffengaging daily activitiessafe environment
Address
205 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA
Phone
(570) 524-4093
Quality
Sumcd Sharon Koppel Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents highlight the center's friendly, caring staff and engaging learning activities that make children happy and safe, with one reviewer specifically praising an employee named Josey. Conversely, a single critical review warns that frequent, unpredictable closures due to changing COVID protocols disrupt attendance and require significant parental time off.

friendly and caring staffengaging daily learning activitiessafe environment
Address
139 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA
Phone
(570) 966-6285
Sumcd-Kelly Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Several parents highlight the friendly staff, engaging daily activities, and a safe, welcoming environment that keeps children happy and engaged. However, one reviewer strongly criticizes the administration for frequent, unpredictable closures due to changing COVID protocols, which they claim disrupt childcare continuity.

friendly and caring staffengaging daily learning activitiessafe environment
Address
205 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA
Phone
(570) 524-4093
Sunflower-Lewisburg Area Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Sunflower Child Care Center in Lewisburg receives mixed reviews. Most recent parents praise the welcoming environment, attentive staff, cleanliness, and improvements under new leadership, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. However, some parents report past administrative issues, poor communication, staff treatment concerns, and inadequate incident reporting.

Warm and welcoming environmentpatient and caring staffclean and safe facilities
Address
352 Smoketown Rd, Lewisburg, PA
Phone
(570) 577-7218
Quality
Small Wonders Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents highlight Small Wonders Day Care School for its engaging curriculum and welcoming environment, noting that children learn through fun activities from a young age. Reviewers appreciate the staff's genuine care and the facility's spotless, organized condition.

engaging daily learningcaring teacherswelcoming atmosphere
Address
20 Stevens Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA
Phone
(570) 829-9687
Quality
Small Wonders Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents describe Small Wonders Day Care School as a spotless and welcoming center where teachers genuinely care and prioritize early learning through fun activities. Reviewers highlight the staff's commitment to children's happiness and report that their children learn something new every day.

spotless and organized facilitywelcoming environmentcaring teachers
Address
18 Country Rd, Shavertown, PA
Phone
(570) 696-6320
Once Upon A Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Once Upon a Time is highly praised by most parents for its knowledgeable, caring staff, strong communication, secure environment, and educational quality. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about high fees with additional charges, rigid policies, and one parent reported discrimination against their child with disabilities and alleged improper handling of the situation.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication with parentssecure facility
Address
925 Henderson Ave, Washington, PA
Phone
(724) 222-6180
Quality
Ages And Stages Early Lrng And Child Dev Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Ages and Stages as a warm, caring facility with engaged staff who provide individualized attention to children. The center maintains high cleanliness standards, offers structured learning curriculum with good developmental outcomes, and provides helpful parent communication through photos and apps. Multiple families report their children are happy attending daily and have seen significant growth.

caring and warm staffindividualized attentionclean facility
Address
3124 Levans Rd, Coplay, PA
Phone
(610) 440-2800
Quality
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Stepping Stones Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and flexible scheduling options that accommodate varying family needs. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and engaged in activities, with parents appreciating the clean facility, included meals, and responsive management. The center maintains strong long-term relationships with families, with some parents using the facility for over a decade.

Flexible scheduling with tiered pricing optionscaring and passionate staffresponsive owner and management
Address
2532 Beryl Ave, Whitehall, PA
Phone
(610) 439-1780
Quality
Cura Bella
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Cura Bella receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational programs, and strong communication throughout the day. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. One parent reported a negative experience regarding illness policy and staff response to health concerns.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilityeducational activities
Address
710 S White Oak St, Annville, PA
Phone
(717) 867-4840
Quality
Cura Bella
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Cura Bella receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational programming, and strong communication. Parents report children making developmental progress and enjoying field trips and activities. One negative review disputes the center's illness policy regarding a child with an elevated temperature.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityeducational activities
Address
171 & 173 S Lancaster St, Jonestown, PA
Phone
(717) 861-4360
Lititz Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

One parent describes a welcoming environment where staff greet children by name and encourage independence while supporting emotional needs, resulting in high satisfaction with teachers and peers. Another review highlights general enjoyment of the classroom and social interactions. No specific complaints or negative aspects are mentioned in these limited reviews.

Personalized greetings by staffEncouragement of independenceEmotional support
Address
501 W Lincoln Ave, Lititz, PA
Phone
(717) 626-5830
Quality
Montgomery County Oic
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise Montgomery County OIC as a welcoming and professional facility with attentive staff. Reviews highlight happy children, warm customer service, and a comfortable environment. The center appears to serve multiple purposes including childcare and adult education programs.

Friendly and professional staffchildren appear happyconstant staff supervision
Address
1101 Arch St, Norristown, PA
Phone
(610) 279-9700
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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.