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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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Conneaut Lake Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews for this center are sharply divided, with some parents praising the clean, engaging environment and supportive staff, while others report significant concerns regarding hygiene, health outbreaks, and staff communication. Positive feedback highlights the nurturing atmosphere and structured activities, whereas negative experiences cite frequent illnesses, cleanliness issues, and restrictive food policies.

clean and inviting environmentfriendly and kind staffexcellent communication with parents
Address
155 S 9th St, Conneaut Lake, PA
Phone
(814) 382-6680
Quality
Little Wonders Learning Center & Childcare, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Wonders Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with strong emphasis on clean facilities, excellent communication, caring staff, and effective educational programming. Director Ms. Nalini is frequently highlighted for her involvement and professional management of the center. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning activities, and developing well.

Clean facilitiesexcellent parent communicationcaring and friendly staff
Address
104 Ritz Dr, Dingmans Fry, PA
Phone
(570) 828-2500
Shake Rattle & Roll Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

While some parents highlight the staff's friendliness, professionalism, and the center's value as a local option with limited waitlists, other feedback describes severe safety and operational failures including improper bottle preparation, verbal abuse, and neglect of infants.

friendly and nice employeesprofessional staffCovid-19 compliance
Address
3312 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 921-6310
Lambs Gate Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the teachers as amazing, but another reports that the director is dismissive and may remove families from the program if they raise concerns about care. The facility is associated with Bethel AME Church in Lewistown.

Amazing teachers
Address
6950 Carlisle Pike, New Kingstown, PA
Phone
(717) 591-1428
Around The Clock Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Around the Clock Child Care for its educational activities, caring staff, and competitive pricing. The center is noted for its well-maintained facilities, flexible multi-location attendance, and daily parent communication through photos and app updates. Multiple parents report significant developmental growth in their children's speech, social skills, and overall confidence.

Caring and attentive staffeducational activitiescompetitive pricing
Address
2741 W 8th St, Erie, PA
Phone
(814) 866-6253
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Wigwam Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Wigwam Day Care School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, child development outcomes, and clean facilities. One parent expressed serious concerns about supervision during meal time and pricing increases. The facility has low teacher turnover and strong management.

Caring and loving teacherschild development and learning outcomesstaff longevity
Address
873 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville, PA
Phone
(215) 256-6122
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Scribbles & Giggles Learning Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent highly recommends the center for its flexibility and attentive staff, while another describes a severely negative experience involving rude management and safety failures. The positive feedback highlights quick accommodation and a secure environment, whereas the negative review cites poor communication, health risks, and staff turnover.

quick accommodationattentive staffsecure facility
Address
5042 Tulip St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 716-6920
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Fairy Tale Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Fairy Tale Academy for its clean, safe facility and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers highlight strong communication, professional development-focused teachers, and a welcoming environment where children form lasting bonds with staff members. Multiple long-term families report being very satisfied with their children's care and educational experience.

Clean facilitysafe playgroundattentive staff
Address
8002 W Chester Pike, # 04, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 789-9306
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Mary Moragne Shule
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Mary Moragne Shule receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the attentive staff, clean facilities, and caring environment. However, one review describes a serious incident involving staff conduct and safety concerns that contradicts the positive experiences reported by other families.

attentive and caring staffclean and organized facilitygood communication
Address
118 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 713-3930
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Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Feedback is divided between praise for the center's growth environment and the manager's kindness, and severe complaints regarding unlicensed operations, unqualified staff, and a lack of educational communication. Some parents report that children are denied care based on subjective traits like being 'artistic,' while others describe failing grades and unprofessional interactions with teachers.

Supportive managerGood environment for child development
Address
6634 Haverford Ave, # 42, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 476-6410
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The Rainbow Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Rainbow Connection receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who highlight caring staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities, but serious concerns from other parents regarding supervision lapses, staff interactions with children, and poor communication.

caring and friendly staffclean and organized facilityengaging activities and field trips
Address
3089 Carson Ave, Murrysville, PA
Phone
(724) 733-3733
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Wccc Campus Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

This appears to be reviews for a community college, not a daycare center. The listing may be incorrectly categorized. Reviews praise the institution's friendly staff, modern facilities, affordable tuition, and quality instruction, though some note inconsistencies in online course support and advising.

Friendly and helpful staffmodern facilities and equipmentaffordable tuition
Address
145 Pavilion Ln, Youngwood, PA
Phone
(724) 925-5416
Pennco Institutes Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

This appears to be a technical/trade school (Pennco Tech), not a daycare center. Reviews are from students praising the quality of instruction, supportive faculty, and strong career placement outcomes across HVAC, medical assistant, electrician, and automotive programs.

Knowledgeable and caring instructorsjob placement support and employment before graduationdynamic curriculum
Address
3815 Otter St, Bristol, PA
Phone
(215) 826-6922
Bucks Gymnastics Center II, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the gymnastics coaches for being caring, nice, and creating a family-like atmosphere. However, significant complaints center on poor front office communication, inadequate class sizes for beginner instruction, limited parent viewing areas, and overpriced merchandise.

Caring and helpful coachesfamily-like environmentcoaches don't yell excessively
Address
255 Lr. Morrisville Rd, Fallsington, PA
Phone
(215) 295-5535
The Gingerbread House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Gingerbread House receives consistently high praise from parents. Multiple long-term families report children are happy, well-cared for, and develop academically and socially. Staff are described as caring, responsive, and professional.

Family-owned with experiencedstable staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
515 S Olds Blvd, Fairless Hills, PA
Phone
(215) 547-7018
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Emilie Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents report that children thoroughly enjoy the program, citing unique activities like water slides and horse riding as highlights. Reviewers note that the staff is organized and loving, with daily photo updates helping ease parental anxiety, while the curriculum effectively prepares students for kindergarten. One reviewer mentions that lunch is not provided, requiring parents to pack meals daily.

children love the experienceunique activities (water slidespetting deer
Address
7300 New Falls Rd, Levittown, PA
Phone
(215) 945-5313
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The Learning B'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Learning B's Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth and professionalism, with parents noting their children's academic advancement and emotional development. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about incident reporting delays, safety protocols, and disciplinary practices.

Caring and professional staffinnovative and engaging curriculumchildren academically advanced upon kindergarten entry
Address
2185 Bristol Oxford, Levittown, PA
Phone
(267) 202-2055
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The Children'S House Of Bucks County
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Children's House of Bucks County receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the Montessori approach, caring staff, and safe learning environment. Most reviewers report children are engaged, happy, and academically prepared. However, two parents raised serious concerns about safety and bullying issues.

Montessori education philosophycaring and patient teacherssecure facility with locked doors
Address
840 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA
Phone
(215) 943-3366
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Touching The Future
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Touching The Future Pre-K in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the warm, caring staff, excellent teachers, well-organized curriculum, and clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong academic and social development.

Warm and caring staffExperienced and devoted teachersWell-organized curriculum and daily routines
Address
3142 Pricetown Rd, Fleetwood, PA
Phone
(610) 921-1252
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Leap And Learn Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Leap and Learn Child Care Center (also referred to as Touching The Future) for its warm, caring staff and well-organized educational programs. Children reportedly love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and organizes engaging family events throughout the year.

Dedicated and caring staffwarm and welcoming environmentwell-organized curriculum and daily routines
Address
109 W Vine St, Fleetwood, PA
Phone
(610) 944-4652
Longswamp Learning Center-Longswamp Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Feedback for Longswamp Learning Center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the staff's support for speech therapy and low turnover, while another reports a highly unprofessional enrollment process involving a lack of follow-up and perceived discrimination. The center's ability to accommodate specific child needs is appreciated by some, whereas others feel excluded based on the director's personal preferences.

Fabulous stafflow turnover rateaccommodates speech therapy
Address
1160 State Street, Mertztown, PA
Phone
(610) 682-2515
Longswamp Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent highlights the staff's friendliness, low turnover, and support for speech therapy needs, while another reports a highly unprofessional enrollment process involving false availability claims and a lack of follow-up. The negative experience cites perceived discrimination and poor communication from the director as key reasons for dissatisfaction.

fabulous stafflow turnover rateaccommodating speech therapy support
Address
200 Clay Rd, Mertztown, PA
Phone
(610) 682-2975
Quality
Touching The Future LLC #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Touching The Future LLC #3 for its caring, dedicated staff and well-organized educational program. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility is described as clean, safe, and intentionally designed to support child development.

Warm and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipswell-organized curriculum and daily routines
Address
104 Anna Ave, Blandon, PA
Phone
(610) 944-4934
Grandma'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Grandma's House receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, cleanliness, and children's happiness, but several serious complaints detail safety concerns in the infant room, inadequate hygiene practices, and mishandled incidents involving staff misconduct.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitylarge classrooms and gymnasium
Address
616 First Ave., Apollo, PA
Phone
(412) 848-8925
Quality
Franciscan Child Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Franciscan Child Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with a 3.9/5 rating. Most reviewers praise the facility as safe, nurturing, and educational with caring teachers. However, a minority of reviews raise serious safety and staff conduct concerns.

Safe environmentwonderful teacherscaring and attentive staff
Address
1401 Hamilton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 882-2509
Quality
Brass Ring Learning Center, Unit III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Brass Ring Learning Center in Bethel Park receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with children showing academic progress and enthusiasm for attendance. The center is praised for caring, dedicated staff and structured learning activities. However, two parents reported serious concerns about the center's handling of children with behavioral or developmental challenges.

caring and invested staffstructured learning experiencechildren make friends
Address
104/106 Wagner Drive, Bethel Park, PA
Phone
(412) 835-5735
Quality
Kid Play Today LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

KID PLAY TODAY LLC in Shohola receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the center 5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong communication through the ProCare app with daily updates and photos, and engaging seasonal activities that keep children happy and eager to attend.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong parent communication via ProCare app
Address
837 Route 6, Unit 5, Shohola, PA
Phone
(570) 296-6231
Quality
C. Riv'S Precious Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

C. Riv's Precious Children receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, cleanliness, and child development support. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious concerns including hair pulling incidents, billing practices, and discriminatory treatment of a child with autism.

Responsive communicationclean facilityfriendly and caring staff
Address
5040 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 844-4800
Quality
Cityspace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

CITYSPACE appears to be a community assistance organization rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews are highly polarized, with many praising staff helpfulness and services like meals and rental assistance, while others report frustrating experiences with application processes, unclear eligibility requirements, and concerns about discriminatory practices or inconsistent staff attitudes.

Respectful treatmenthelpful and friendly staff membersprovides meals (breakfast
Address
457 W Allen St, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 432-2263
Y2kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Y2KIDS receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, caring staff and their children's happiness and development at the facility. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction and trust in the center. However, two negative reviews express concerns about their children's experiences, though details are limited.

Attentive and loving teacherschildren appear happypatient with adjustment periods
Address
7033 Route 873, Slatington, PA
Phone
(610) 760-0118
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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.