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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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Little Lambs Family Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Lambs Family Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff, curriculum, and long-standing reputation, but two recent reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene, health issues, overcrowding, and billing practices.

Experienced stafffriendly teachersgood Pre-K curriculum
Address
6219 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 970-7850
Quality
Creative Kids Of Downingtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Creative Kids of Downingtown receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and strong educational programs. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, feel safe and welcomed, and experience significant developmental progress. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with engaged ownership.

Knowledgeable and caring stafffamily-oriented atmospherestrong curriculum with academic and social development
Address
1424 Poorhouse Road, Downingtown, PA
Phone
(610) 518-2300
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Lil Critters Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
625 Maurus St, Saint Marys, PA
Phone
(814) 834-3920
Quality
Widener Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1800 Walnut St, Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 499-1100
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Learning As We Grow Childcare Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Learning as We Grow Childcare Center in Chester, PA receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, cleanliness, educational curriculum, and caring environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional staff, inadequate supervision, transportation issues, and child safety incidents.

Clean facilitysupportive and friendly staffhands-on director
Address
2300 W 4th St, Ste E205, Chester, PA
Phone
(267) 767-3660
Quality
Children Of Purpose Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1205 W 3rd St, Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 490-5120
Quality
Smart From The Start B
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Smart From the Start for its caring, experienced staff, safe facility, and positive impact on children's development. Children reportedly enjoy attending, show no separation anxiety, and parents feel confident leaving them in the center's care. The facility offers good value pricing, extended hours, and activities like swimming and field trips.

Caring and experienced teachersclean facilitysecurity features (code/buzzer entry
Address
4 Rockbourne Rd, Clifton Heights, PA
Phone
(484) 461-4660
Quality
Chichester Kinderschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3913 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester Twp, PA
Phone
(610) 485-0520
Otterbein Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
131 Center St, Mount Wolf, PA
Phone
(717) 266-0110
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Otterbein Eec-Sacc Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA
Phone
(717) 266-3130
Kara Cochran LLC-Children'S Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

KARA COCHRAN LLC-CHILDREN'S PALACE receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, structured activities, and strong communication. The majority of reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents reporting their children are happy and engaged. Two reviews raised concerns about a former staff member's handling of children.

Caring and attentive staffstructured curriculum with crafts and activitiesstrong parent-staff communication
Address
1499 Indiana Ave, Monaca, PA
Phone
(724) 770-1190
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Mother Goose And Friends Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
207 Third Street, Elizabeth, PA
Phone
(412) 754-1300
Mother Goose & Friends Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
401 Rock Run Rd, Elizabeth, PA
Phone
(412) 754-1300
Conneaut Lake Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
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
Address
3312 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 921-6310
Lambs Gate Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
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
Quality
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
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
Quality
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
Quality
Little Shepherds Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
6634 Haverford Ave, # 42, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 476-6410
Quality
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
Quality
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
Quality
Emilie Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
7300 New Falls Rd, Levittown, PA
Phone
(215) 945-5313
Quality
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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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.