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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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Sumcd Lewisburg Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
205 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA
Phone
(570) 524-4093
Quality
Sumcd Sharon Koppel Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
139 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg, PA
Phone
(570) 966-6285
Sumcd-Kelly Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
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
Address
20 Stevens Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA
Phone
(570) 829-9687
Quality
Small Wonders Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
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
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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
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
Quality
Foulkeways Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This facility is actually a senior retirement community, not a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with residents and families praising the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality of life. However, a small number of negative reviews cite staff being overworked and one instance of poor receptionist behavior.

Professional and responsive admissions staffcaring and dignified treatment of residentsvalue-centered community focused on friendship and respect
Address
1120 Meetinghouse Rd, Gwynedd, PA
Phone
(215) 283-7020
Ymca Of Brookville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

YMCA of Brookville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, quality facilities including a pool and basketball court, and diverse activities available for children. Parents appreciate both the childcare services and the broader YMCA amenities.

friendly and helpful staffnice facilitiesdiverse activities for kids
Address
125 Main St, Brookville, PA
Phone
(814) 849-7360
Quality
Children'S Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents praise Children's Development Center as an excellent facility for special needs children and early childhood development. Staff members, particularly speech therapist Joan and teacher Barb, receive high marks for their expertise and impact on child progress. One parent expressed concern about insufficient one-on-one time and mentioned funding challenges affecting education.

Skilled and caring staffeffective speech therapy servicesstrong child development outcomes
Address
625 W Edwin St, Williamsport, PA
Phone
(570) 326-0570
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The Road To Excellence Childcare & Learning Ctr In
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Road to Excellence Childcare & Learning Center in East Stroudsburg receives mixed reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the caring staff, flexible scheduling, healthy meals, photo updates, and welcoming environment. Two parents gave 1-star ratings, citing inadequate incident communication, staff inconsistencies, and unprofessional director behavior.

caring and kind staffflexible schedulinghealthy meals and snacks provided
Address
247 Fox Run Lane, Suite 102, East Stroudsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 223-9500
Quality
Peas In A Pod Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Peas in a Pod Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and effective parent communication through the Brightwheel app. Children show measurable developmental progress and consistently enjoy attending.

Attentive and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and interactive curriculum
Address
6801 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 725-7640
Quality
Learning Laughing Growing Cc Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's commitment to child development, safety, and family-like treatment of children. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating high parent satisfaction and trust.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Ms. Syrita's leadershipsafe and nurturing enviro
Address
6631 Chew Ave, # 33, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 335-3300
Quality
Smart Aleck'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Smart Aleck's Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, administration, and caring environment. However, one negative review describes a poor experience with handling a teething toddler and disorganized dismissal procedures. The center is noted for cleanliness, school transportation, and strong PreK programming.

patient and understanding staffresponsive administrationflexible and compassionate owner
Address
6810 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 338-4290
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Little Einsteins Early Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
6316 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 438-5440
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Sunrise Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Sunrise Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and director Vicky for creating a safe, clean, and educational environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending daily, benefit from structured learning activities and curriculum, and feel well-cared-for by teachers who go above and beyond their duties.

caring and kind teachersstrong parent communicationclean and organized facility
Address
6201 Everett St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 343-4950
Quality
The Imagination Station Ps And Dcc, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Imagination Station receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current families, with parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, educational activities, and strong communication. However, two families reported serious enrollment management issues, including lost applications and unexpected cancellations without proper notification during a recent reorganization.

caring and attentive staffclean facilityflexible scheduling
Address
6 Park St, Shrewsbury, PA
Phone
(717) 235-4000
Children'S Aid Society In Clearfield Cty
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Children's Aid Society in Clearfield receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the daycare/preschool quality, staff friendliness, and support for foster/adoption services. However, negative reviews cite management issues, staff disorganization, poor communication, and lack of support for families.

Excellent daycare and preschool caresupportive staffeffective Pre-K program
Address
1004 S 2nd St, Clearfield, PA
Phone
(814) 765-2690
Quality
Mikayla'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Mikayla's Place receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting engaged teachers, varied activities, daily updates via app, and positive child development. However, some parents report serious concerns including bottle mix-ups, poor handling of shy children, administrative miscommunication, and inadequate support during adjustment periods.

Engaging and friendly teachersvaried daily activities and curriculumgym access
Address
914 S 13th St, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 234-4444
The Children'S Garden Of St. John'S Lutheran Churc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise The Children's Garden for its caring, experienced staff, strong educational programming, and nurturing environment. Multiple long-term families report their children thrived socially, emotionally, and academically from infancy through kindergarten. The center is commended for smooth transitions, safety focus, and affordable tuition for the quality provided.

Caring and experienced staff with high tenurestrong educational focus at all levelssmooth transitions for children
Address
44 W Main St, Camp Hill, PA
Phone
(717) 731-1110
Quality
Little Einsteins Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Little Einsteins for its caring, family-oriented staff who genuinely connect with children and families. The center is noted for its clean facility, small classroom sizes allowing individual attention, and effective curriculum, with particular strength in supporting children with special needs.

Caring and compassionate stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean facility
Address
2030 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 722-2260
Quality
All About Children Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
52 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 734-4220
Quality
Little Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
127 W Chestnut St, Hazleton, PA
Phone
(570) 233-1730
Creative Play Day Sch. Main Bldg.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1027 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA
Phone
(610) 268-8277
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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.