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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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Millies Creative Learning Center Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Millie's Creative Learning Center Too for its caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. The daycare is particularly noted for accommodating children with special needs, including autism, through flexible partnerships with specialists. Multiple long-term families highlight the center's structured learning approach, quality activities, and strong director leadership.

caring and patient staffinclusive environment for children with
Address
100 104 S 3rd St, Easton, PA
Phone
(610) 393-3989
Quality
Duck Duck Goose Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Duck Duck Goose Child Care receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the caring staff, educational programs, and welcoming environment. However, a few parents reported significant issues including enrollment problems for additional children and concerns about staff handling of a child with behavioral challenges.

Caring and patient staffconsistent care across multiple age groupsinclusive approach to children with ASD
Address
1218 Canal St, Northampton, PA
Phone
(610) 261-1173
Robinwood Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the experience as amazing, while another highlights the nice and friendly staff.

amazing experiencenice stafffriendly staff
Address
660 S Front St, Milton, PA
Phone
(570) 742-2455
Little Lambs Day Care/Gwynedd Sq Presbterian Chur
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Lambs has mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, curriculum, and long-standing reputation in the North Penn area since the 1990s. However, two recent negative reviews cite serious concerns including cleanliness issues, pest sightings, overcrowding, inadequate infant care, frequent illness, and billing disputes.

Friendly and caring staffexperienced directorreasonable rates
Address
837 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA
Phone
(215) 855-5629
Quality
Melc-Conshohocken
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
Third And Harry Streets, Conshohocken, PA
Phone
(610) 941-1106
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Chelten Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Chelten Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, stable staff and inclusive environment. Parents highlight the center's strong support for children with special needs and their advocacy through the IEP process. One negative review alleges unprofessional management and racial bias.

Staff quality and low turnoverwelcoming and inclusive environmentstrong support for children with special needs and IEP advocacy
Address
1601 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA
Phone
(215) 646-6556
Quality
Little Lambs Day Care, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Lambs Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff, curriculum, reasonable rates, and long-standing reputation in the community. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including unsanitary conditions, inadequate staffing practices, pest issues, and billing disputes.

Experienced stafffriendly teachersgood Pre-K curriculum
Address
1908 West Point Pike, West Point, PA
Phone
(215) 661-1130
Little Munchkins Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Munchkins receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, strong educational preparation, and supportive leadership under director Debbie. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns, including multiple unexplained injuries to a child and allegations of poor facility conditions and inadequate supervision.

Caring and loving teaching staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenflexible scheduling
Address
2000 Butler Pike, Conshohocken, PA
Phone
(610) 260-0996
Quality
Cambridge School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One reviewer describes the Cambridge School as a warm and friendly environment, highlighting Director Bonnie Nessler's welcoming nature and the staff's enthusiasm, particularly in the context of martial arts classes. Conversely, a separate account details a disturbing incident involving harsh treatment and physical mishandling of an infant, noting a lack of response when the issue was reported.

friendly environmentwelcoming directorenthusiastic teachers
Address
129 Argyle Rd, Ardmore, PA
Phone
(610) 642-2487
Quality
Twin Spring Farm Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Twin Spring Farm Toddler Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, quality curriculum, and extensive facilities on 30 acres. However, two recent reviews express serious concerns about sanitation/hygiene practices, sick child policies, and aging camp infrastructure that doesn't justify the high costs.

Caring and experienced teachersquality curriculumdaily music and PE classes
Address
1632 E Butler Pike, Ambler, PA
Phone
(215) 646-6267
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Montgomery Early Learning Ctrs-Narberth
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Montgomery Early Learning Centers in Narberth receives mixed reviews. Four parents praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, responsive management, and variety of activities, while two parents report serious concerns about management quality, supervision negligence, and child safety incidents.

Attentive and caring teachersnurturing environmentresponsive director/assistant director
Address
201 Sabine Ave, Narberth, PA
Phone
(610) 617-7455
Quality
Flanagan'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family members. The facility is well-organized with strong communication, nutritious meals, engaging curriculum, and experienced teachers who foster children's learning and emotional development.

Caring and experienced teacherssmall size allows staff to know individual childrenstrong communication via app and newsletters
Address
2 Iron Bridge Dr, Collegeville, PA
Phone
(480) 607-7755
Sunshine & Rainbows Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Sunshine & Rainbows has mixed reviews with strong praise for individual staff members' care and dedication, but significant concerns about the owner Jocelyn's management style and communication. Parents report excellent experiences from former attendees and those praising specific caregivers, contrasted with recent negative experiences regarding discipline practices, lack of communication, and organizational issues.

Caring and dedicated staff membersgoes above and beyond for childrenwell-cared-for children
Address
Rear 3716 Lawrence Ave, Moosic, PA
Phone
(570) 344-4799
Quality
North Pocono Pre School-Moscow Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the staff's responsiveness and ability to support a child with autism, noting that their children are eager to attend. Another review praises the facility for being clean, well-organized, and effectively utilizing non-profit resources to keep children engaged in learning.

Supportive staff for special needsfrequent updateseager attendance
Address
126 Brook St, Moscow, PA
Phone
(570) 842-2295
Quality
Great Expectations Child Care & Lrg Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Great Expectations receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility's educational programs, engaged staff, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a minority of parents report unprofessional behavior, staff yelling at young children, and negative interactions with certain staff members.

Hands-on and engaged teachersstrong educational programs with weekly themesdevelopmental testing
Address
163 Maple Avenue Exten, Blairsville, PA
Phone
(724) 459-9680
Quality
Children'S Center Of Mercer County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Children's Center of Mercer County for its caring and friendly staff across all age groups. Children are reported to be excited about attending and parents appreciate the educational activities, developmental support, and accommodating office staff. The center receives strong recommendations from multiple families.

friendly and caring staffenthusiastic teacherseducational curriculum
Address
900 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
Phone
(724) 342-2374
Quality
Loyalsock Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The single available review from a local guide gives the center a perfect 5-star rating, offering no detailed feedback on specific services or experiences. As there are no written comments provided, no specific pros or cons regarding childcare quality can be identified.

High rating
Address
1601 Randall Cir, Williamsport, PA
Phone
(570) 326-6311
Quality
The Growing Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

THE GROWING TREE receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for attentive staff, responsive management, developmental progress, and a caring environment. However, several serious concerns have been raised including staffing adequacy, supervision lapses, safety incidents, poor communication with special needs support staff, and unresponsive customer service.

Loving and hands-on ownershipresponsive to parent concernsgood staff communic
Address
Route 209 N Jay Park Plaza, Marshall'S Creek, PA
Phone
(570) 223-3846
Auditor General Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
Finance, Building, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 783-3384
Bright Futures Learning Centers INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
550 Wisconisco Street, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 236-6897
Follow Me Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Follow Me Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight caring teachers, helpful leadership, and successful experiences with children of various ages and needs. However, negative reviews cite poor director communication, staff concerns, hygiene issues, and traumatic experiences.

Caring and loving teachersespecially Mrs. Blockerhelpful and accommodating director and staff
Address
6003 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 540-0071
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Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Fishburn Flock Christian Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, spacious facilities, educational activities, and strong communication. Two negative reviews cite concerns about child hygiene and responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and supportive teachersconstant parent communication with photos and updatesspacious facilities including gymnasium and playground
Address
1215 Fishburn Rd, Hershey, PA
Phone
(717) 534-4219
Quality
Jlc Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the loving atmosphere, while another notes the business is family-owned and has served the community for decades.

loving atmospherefamily-ownedlong-standing community presence
Address
2018 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 351-1539
Quality
Gram'S Place, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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Not applicable - reviews are for dental servicesnot daycare
Address
2580 Brownsville Rd, South Park, PA
Phone
(412) 854-4901
Quality
Ymca Of Pittsburgh/East Suburban Program Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the Sampson Family YMCA for its excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse programs including swim lessons, fitness classes, summer camps, and recreational activities suitable for all ages. Members consistently highlight affordable pricing and welcoming atmosphere for families.

Excellent swim instructorsaffordable programsclean facilities
Address
2200 Golden Mile Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(724) 327-7467
Quality
Hiland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent reports a distressing experience involving alleged bullying and yelling by the director and assistant director, noting that their complaints were dismissed by the board. The reviewer claims management retaliated with false allegations and failed to provide an honest investigation, despite finding other staff members to be lovely.

Other staff members described as lovely
Address
845 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 367-7455
Quality
Kids Kademy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the caring staff and engaging curriculum, noting that children enjoy learning new songs and concepts daily. One family cites the center's flexibility, location, and participation in the Pre-K Counts program as key reasons for choosing this center.

caring staffflexible schedulingconvenient location
Address
2859 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA
Phone
(724) 226-6982
Quality
A Child Shall Lead Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent gives the center a 4/5 rating, noting simply that they attend the facility. No specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities are provided in the available feedback.

Attendance
Address
2823 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 231-1279
Quality
A.S.Wee Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the staff as phenomenal and the environment as wonderful, noting their son's positive experience. Conversely, another caller reports that staff members were rude and dismissive during a phone inquiry, citing unprofessional behavior.

phenomenal staffwonderful environmentpositive child experience
Address
3004 Stayton St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 732-2032
Quality
Coddlers Daycare Service,INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the facility's clean, purpose-built layout and engaging outdoor activities, while another notes that their child has enjoyed the care over several years due to the staff's kindness. Conversely, a separate review cites rude administrative interactions as a significant negative.

clean facilitypurpose-built layout for age groupsengaging activities
Address
1111 Oakdale Rd, Ste 6, Oakdale, PA
Phone
(412) 787-7131
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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.