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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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1st Impressions Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

1st Impressions Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with many reporting long-term enrollment (5-15+ years). Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication as key strengths.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityeducational advancement (children learning academics beyond typical age)
Address
1529 E Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 242-1000
Moshannon Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the facility's teachers, gymnastics programs, and workout amenities. However, reviews highlight concerns about limited programming for children, scheduling conflicts with school-age families, unfriendly staff, and lack of modern facilities and extended hours compared to competing gyms in the area.

Great teachersAmazing gymnastics programsGood workout facility
Address
113 North 14th Street, Philipsburg, PA
Phone
(814) 342-0890
Quality
Heritage 4 Kids Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Heritage 4 Kids Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise organization, caring staff, quality meals, parent-teacher conferences, and a family-like atmosphere. However, critical reviews document serious safety incidents involving children left unsupervised outside in cold weather, mixed-up belongings, high staff turnover, and lack of management oversight.

Organized staffcaring teachersquality meals including pancakes and fruit
Address
404 Braddock Ave, Braddock, PA
Phone
(412) 351-0540
Quality
Sherk/Heinold Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent describes a highly positive experience, noting that the center provided extra time with their child and fostered a supportive environment. The reviewer highlights the staff's kindness and the child's good behavior during the stay.

extra time with childsupportive environmentkindness of staff
Address
146 Cornell Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 766-2500
Quality
Watch Em Grow Child Care & Preschool A&B
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Watch 'Em Grow for creating a nurturing, engaging environment where children thrive socially and academically. Staff are described as caring and communicative, with strong leadership from the owners. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, homemade meals, daily activities, outdoor time, and affordability.

Staff kindness and engagementchild happiness and thrivingvariety of activities and crafts
Address
240 S 16th St, Camp Hill, PA
Phone
(717) 763-3859
Quality
Glenwood Ymca Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

This facility is praised for friendly staff and clean facilities overall, with particular appreciation for childcare services during workouts. However, parents note concerns about outdated equipment, maintenance issues, and occasional operational challenges.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityspacious layout
Address
3727 Cherry St, Erie, PA
Phone
(814) 868-8087
Quality
Fridays Child Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights the center's professional, kind, and patient staff, noting their son's long-term satisfaction and strong bond with the teachers. Another reviewer expresses confidence that their daughter receives quality care, attributing this to the staff's hard work.

professional staffkind staffpatient staff
Address
408 E Penn Ave, Robesonia, PA
Phone
(610) 693-3200
Downingtown Academy East
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Downingtown Academy East receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and strong educational programs. One parent reported concerns about cleanliness and frequent illness, along with high staff turnover affecting consistency.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilitystrong pre-K program
Address
799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA
Phone
(610) 269-9315
Quality
Stepping Stone Education Ctr Of Phoenixville INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Stepping Stone Education Center of Phoenixville received four highly positive reviews praising the quality of staff, engaging curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere. However, a recent review indicates the center has announced its dissolution. Parents highlighted strong teacher-child relationships and regular parent involvement opportunities.

Caring and positive staffengaging curriculum and activitieswelcoming atmosphere
Address
400 Franklin Ave, Ste 400, Phoenixville, PA
Phone
(610) 933-3771
Loving Care Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent working at the center describes it as a fun environment for children from infants to school age, highlighting summer field trips. Another reviewer notes the facility is located in a church basement with easy parking, friendly staff, and a fenced outdoor play area.

friendly and welcoming staffgood teacher-to-student ratiofenced outdoor play area
Address
1530 4th Ave, Folsom, PA
Phone
(610) 583-3399
Quality
Loving Care Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One reviewer working at the center highlights its fun atmosphere and field trips for school-aged children, while another notes the convenient location inside a church basement with a fenced outdoor play area. Although the staff is described as friendly with a good teacher-to-student ratio, the indoor environment can feel hotter than usual.

Fun atmospherefield trips for older childrenfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
2 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA
Phone
(610) 583-3399
Quality
Loving Care Children'S Learning Center-Glenolden
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes the facility as a fun, welcoming environment with a strong teacher-to-student ratio and safe outdoor play areas. Another reviewer notes the convenient location within a church basement, while also pointing out that the interior can become uncomfortably warm.

friendly and welcoming staffgood teacher-to-student ratiofenced outdoor play area
Address
2 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA
Phone
(484) 494-4332
Young World Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Young World Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews from parents whose children attend, praising caring and engaged staff, developmental progress, and a supportive community environment. However, several negative reviews cite communication issues, inconsistent billing practices, and concerns about outdoor supervision and neighborhood safety.

Caring and attentive staffchildren enjoy attendingdevelopmental progress and learning activities
Address
1737 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 763-3766
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Over The Rainbow Day Care And Readiness Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent reports significant academic progress in preschool, noting improved recognition of numbers and letters compared to previous centers, while another criticizes the facility for changing policies after eight months, specifically regarding late opening times on school delays. The first review highlights the center's engaging daily worksheets, whereas the second warns about rigid rules that may conflict with working parents' schedules.

academic growth in literacy and numeracyengaging daily worksheetspositive preschool experience
Address
109 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleroi, PA
Phone
(724) 483-3190
Quality
Wee Care Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes the center as a clean, child-friendly environment with polite staff who are hands-on with children of all ages. However, another review rates the facility poorly, citing dirty and unsafe conditions including duct tape on the infant floor and unsafe main steps.

clean environmentchild friendlypolite staff
Address
532 Park Ave., Monongahela, PA
Phone
(724) 258-8323
Quality
Peekaboo Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Peekaboo Playhouse (Little Bear Play Cafe) is a family-owned indoor play center in Cranberry Township that parents consistently praise for its cleanliness, affordability, and age-appropriate equipment. The facility features a large ball pit, slide, and climbing areas suitable for infants through early elementary-aged children, with attentive ownership and responsive customer service.

Cleanlinessaffordable pricing ($14-20 for unlimited time)large ball pit
Address
223 Commerce Park Dr, Cranberry Twp, PA
Phone
(724) 776-6333
Time To Succeed Child Care And Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Time to Succeed for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Children reportedly feel comfortable, safe, and happy while developing socially and academically. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating strong parent satisfaction and staff retention.

Welcoming and kind staffindividual attention to each child's needsstaff consistency and longevity
Address
1020 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 946-6197
Quality
The Shepherds Fold
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights long-term positive experiences with specific staff, curriculum, and communication, while another notes a clean facility and good front office staff for a new enrollment. A third reviewer provides a brief, positive childhood memory, whereas a single complaint labels the business as dishonest without further detail. The few reviews so far mention dedicated teachers and a well-run environment, alongside isolated concerns about trustworthiness.

specific staff kindness and patience24/7 communicationdetailed curriculum and progress reports
Address
603 Wilson Ave, Hanover, PA
Phone
(717) 632-2268
Quality
College Hill Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights the staff's kindness, patience, and ability to keep children safe, while another criticizes the center for making unfulfilled promises and rejecting children who are not perfect.

Kind and caring staffpatient with kidschildren love teachers
Address
3708 4th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA
Phone
(724) 846-6109
Quality
Carol Leone Child Care And Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Carol Leone Child Care and Development in Coraopolis, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and quality facilities including separate age-appropriate outdoor areas. Parents appreciate the integrated gymnastics, dance, and activity classes available on-site.

Caring and professional staffplay-based learning environmentseparate baby house for infants
Address
551 Thorn Run Rd, Coraopolis, PA
Phone
(412) 262-2164
Quality
North Boro'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Feedback for North Boro's Children's Center is mixed, with one parent highlighting exceptional, family-like care and reasonable pricing, while another criticizes the owner's attitude and rigid scheduling. The positive experience emphasizes peace of mind and long-term relationships, whereas the negative review cites inflexibility and resource management issues.

reasonable pricesfamily-like environmentstrong owner-parent relationships
Address
939 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 766-6210
Quality
The Doodle Bug Preschool And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes a positive experience with affordable rates and accommodating staff, while another highlights the teachers' genuine care for children. Conversely, a third review criticizes the infant rooms for being cramped and difficult to navigate, and a fourth provides no specific feedback.

affordable ratesaccommodating ownergenuinely caring staff
Address
7a Builtwell Rd, Schuylkill Haven, PA
Phone
(570) 527-7723
Quality
Villa Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and their child's educational progress, while another notes significant developmental growth driven by diverse activities and a secure, clean environment.

nice staffchild learning outcomesinstructor effort
Address
140 E Washington St, Shenandoah, PA
Phone
(570) 462-2210
Quality
Brightside Academy Early Care And Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Brightside Academy has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the welcoming staff, professional application process, and teachers' ability to help children overcome school anxiety. Negative reviews cite severe operational issues including turning away paid students due to space constraints, lack of communication about child safety incidents, inadequate supervision, and bullying.

friendly and welcoming staffprofessional application processpositive attitude toward children
Address
3230 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 634-4371
Quality
Little Learners Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Learners Day Care receives highly polarized reviews with parents either praising it as a loving, welcoming environment or criticizing it for poor supervision and lack of educational structure. Long-term families report positive experiences spanning years, while recent reviewers cite concerns about child safety and staff responsiveness. The facility appears to have significant operational or management issues based on negative accounts.

welcoming environmentloving and kind stafflong-term reliability
Address
7701 Castor Ave, # 05, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 342-2620
Tuny Haven International Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Tiny Haven International Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the in-person staff for being helpful and kind, and appreciate the center's assistance for families in need. However, communication challenges exist, with parents reporting difficulty reaching the center by phone.

kind and helpful staffsupportive for single parentsstaff assistance at facility
Address
111 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 440-0961
Little Learners Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Learners Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the welcoming environment, caring staff, and positive childhood experiences, while recent reviewers cite serious concerns including lack of educational structure, excessive screen time, failure to report child abuse, and poor management responsiveness.

Welcoming environmentloving and kind staffgood with children
Address
7222 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 342-2890
Quality
The Learning Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

The Learning Station receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, educational activities, staff kindness, and long-term client retention. Negative reviews cite concerns about staff attitude toward children, inadequate supervision, unprofessional management behavior, lack of communication, and safety incidents.

Clean facilityeducational activities and curriculumpotty training support
Address
48 S Main St, Ste 101, Pittston, PA
Phone
(570) 602-2791
Kings College Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise this Bright Horizons facility for its safe, organized environment, caring and professional staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The director and teachers are frequently described as exceptional and family-like. One recent parent reported significant disruption due to management changes, including unexpected classroom closures without proper transition notice.

Safe and secure facilitystructured curriculumexcellent kindergarten preparation
Address
177 N Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA
Phone
(570) 371-1360
Quality
Northwest Children'S Centre
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Northwest Children's Centre receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, activities, and family-oriented approach, with several highlighting Director Amanda's leadership and visible child development. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about owner professionalism, rule-following regarding feeding instructions, and dismissive responses to parent concerns.

friendly and patient staffsafety focusnumerous activities and special events
Address
6301 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA
Phone
(610) 767-7199
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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.