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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 Angels Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a positive experience where their daughter has thrived and transitioned smoothly through multiple age groups, feeling that the center is like family. Conversely, another parent reports a negative experience involving perceived bias against certain nationalities and unprofessional behavior from the director, though the center's director disputes these claims and states the reviewer is not in their system.

family-like atmospheresmooth transitions between age groupsdiverse and welcoming environment
Address
Bridge And Starr Streets, Phoenixville, PA
Phone
(610) 983-3302
West Chester Area Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
501 E Nields St, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 696-6845
Quality
Tick Tock Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Tick Tock Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, small class sizes, and educational environment. However, a couple of reviews raised concerns about food quality, teacher demeanor, and pricing transparency.

Friendly and welcoming staffsmall class sizes with adequate teacher-to-student ratiosnutritious meals provided
Address
1694 Baltimore Pike, Avondale, PA
Phone
(610) 268-8813
Quality
Weaver Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent has left a single review expressing strong dissatisfaction with Weaver Daycare Center, indicated by a low rating and a negative emoji. There is insufficient feedback to provide a broader assessment of the center's services or quality.

Address
224 Oxford Rd, Oxford, PA
Phone
(610) 932-2487
Quality
Delco Early Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

DELCO EARLY LEARNING CENTERS receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, age-appropriate curriculum, outdoor play areas, and child development outcomes. Negative reviewers cite understaffing, poor hygiene, inadequate staff training, and concerns about facility conditions.

Caring and loving environmentexperienced long-term staffage-appropriate curriculum
Address
354 Childs Ave, Drexel Hill, PA
Phone
(610) 622-2099
Quality
Today'S Child At Delcroft
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the center as amazing with a well-communicative staff and expresses strong satisfaction with their experience. The feedback highlights positive interactions and management without noting any drawbacks.

Amazing centersupportive staffclear communication between staff and parents
Address
School Lane And Delmar Dr, Folcroft, PA
Phone
(610) 532-2411
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center in Upper Darby receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the warm, welcoming staff, clean facility, strong communication, and attentive care of their children. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and eager to attend.

Warm and welcoming staffclean facilitystrong parent-staff communication
Address
9105 W Chester Pike, # 09, Upper Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 446-6717
Quality
Miss Annette'S Creative Nursery & K'Gart
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports significant hygiene and safety issues, including roof leaks, mouse droppings near food storage, broken toys, and non-compliant outdoor equipment. Despite these concerns, the reviewer acknowledged that there are a few good teachers at the facility.

Good teachers
Address
801 Paxon Hollow Rd, Broomall, PA
Phone
(610) 356-6607
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Community Center Kid'S Stop
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for Community Center Kid's Stop is sharply divided, with some parents describing the staff as supportive and the environment as excellent, while others report serious concerns regarding verbal and emotional abuse. These opposing experiences highlight a significant inconsistency in care quality and staff behavior.

supportive staffloving environmentgreat staff
Address
20 Media Line Rd, Rm 120, Newtown Square, PA
Phone
(610) 353-3225
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The Porter'S Day Care And Education Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Porter's Day Care and Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the passionate and caring staff, strong educational programs, and safe environment. Parents highlight the center's accreditations (NAEYC, Keystone Stars), effective communication, and children's observable growth and readiness for kindergarten. One parent noted staff attitudes as a concern in one classroom.

passionate and caring staffquality early childhood educationwelcoming environment
Address
1434 Belfield Ave, # 38, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 329-9230
Quality
Comfort Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Comfort Zone receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and educational activities. Parents highlight the owner Kathy's genuine care and the facility's clean, safe atmosphere. The center is commended for long-term relationships with families, effective communication, and comprehensive services including meals, transportation, and homework assistance.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational classroom activitiesclea
Address
1833 Placid St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 742-2410
Quality
Children'S Learning Ladder
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Ladder for its caring, invested staff and warm home-like environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic preparation and positive behavioral development. Multiple parents report their children have thrived over multi-year enrollments.

Caring and genuinely invested teacherssmall class sizessmooth transitions for new students
Address
4351 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA
Phone
(724) 327-7684
Quality
Small World Day-Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Small World Day-Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff as caring, attentive, and family-like, with strong communication and support for children's development. However, several serious complaints cite inadequate supervision of biting incidents, mishandling of special needs accommodations, and lack of responsiveness from management.

Caring and loving staffstrong parent-child bondsgood communication with parents
Address
315 Walnut St, Vandergrift, PA
Phone
(724) 568-8157
Quality
Pamela'S Garden...Where Children Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Positive feedback highlights a friendly, organized, and educational environment where staff build strong, trusting relationships with families. In contrast, a critical account describes a disappointing experience involving understaffing, unhygienic handling of a potty-training child, and condescending staff behavior.

Friendly and patient staffclean and organized facilitieseducational curriculum
Address
158 Alder St, New Kensington, PA
Phone
(724) 339-9311
Quality
Myrtis'S Pre-School And Creative Learnin
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a negative experience involving behavioral regression, staff suggesting corporal punishment, and a child reporting being hit by a teacher. Another reviewer offers a brief positive comment, calling the facility excellent.

Excellent place
Address
523 Old Willow Ave, Honesdale, PA
Phone
(570) 253-3694
Athens/Sayre Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
703 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA
Phone
(570) 888-8413
Quality
Refuge Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the staff's dedication to child care and preparation for the future, while another notes the availability of free Pre-K and food for eligible families. These positive experiences are reported alongside high satisfaction with the center itself.

supportive stafffree Pre-K programfree food for eligible families
Address
1230 Plymouth Ave, Bristol, PA
Phone
(215) 781-1970
Quality
Rainbow Junction Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Rainbow Junction receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the professional, caring staff, engaging activities, and child development focus. However, two parents report significant concerns about management changes, inadequate services for children with special needs, and staffing inconsistencies.

Professional and organized staffloving and caring teacherscreative activities
Address
1030 Carlisle Rd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 843-3841
Quality
Creative Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Day Care for its caring, committed staff who build strong relationships with children and families. Multiple long-term families report positive experiences across all age groups, with children showing educational progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. Parents appreciate the director's responsiveness and the safe, nurturing environment.

Caring and committed staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational progress in academics and development
Address
3150 Grenway Rd, Dover, PA
Phone
(717) 764-4801
Quality
Kountry Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kountry Kids Day Care has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies in parent experiences. While some parents praise the engaging activities, good communication, and accommodating staff, others report serious concerns about special needs accommodation, staff behavior, and billing practices.

Daily communication and progress reportsengaging crafts and activitiesnice facility with gym and playground
Address
118 Pleasant Acres Rd, York, PA
Phone
(717) 840-0713
Brookline Kids Preschool At Brookline
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Brookline Kids Preschool for its caring, engaged staff who provide a strong educational foundation and individual attention to each child. Multiple reviews highlight successful kindergarten transitions, enriching activities, and positive family communication. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings.

Caring and patient staffstrong academic curriculumkindergarten readiness
Address
1036 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 531-1059
Quality
Mama'S Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for MAMA'S LITTLE ANGELS LEARNING CENTER is split, with some parents highlighting strong academic support and caring staff, while others report significant administrative failures and poor communication. Specific complaints include unresponsive phone lines, lost paperwork, and a lack of response regarding enrollment logistics and child belongings.

supportive environmentfocus on EnglishSpanish
Address
2821 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 323-3131
Quality
Childcare Unlimited INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports an extremely positive experience, describing the center as the best. However, other reviewers highlight significant operational issues, including unresponsive phone lines and concerns about the safety of the parking lot at night.

Positive experience
Address
565 S Queen St, Littlestown, PA
Phone
(717) 359-9015
Quality
Echo Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for ECHO Child Development Center presents conflicting experiences, with one parent highlighting that multiple generations of their family felt well-prepared for school and well cared for, while another criticizes the facility for poor security and unprofessional staff interactions. The single negative review cites open doors and inappropriate speech toward children as major concerns.

Prepared children for regular schoolwell cared forexperienced staff across generations
Address
23 S Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA
Phone
(724) 438-8166
Quality
A Time For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the small program's family-like atmosphere and positive work environment, while another describes a horrific experience that led them to withdraw their child due to safety concerns.

small program sizefamily-like atmospherepositive work environment
Address
616 Centre St, Ashland, PA
Phone
(570) 875-5090
Smart Start Academy Of West Phila
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Smart Start Academy of West Philadelphia receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns including bullying, yelling staff, unattended children, and a 2-hour lack of response during pickup that required police involvement.

friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitychild development and learning
Address
3901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 307-7305
Small Beginnings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One reviewer rates the center poorly, citing multiple instances of lice infestations and pricing that is high relative to other centers. The feedback indicates a negative experience leading to the family leaving.

Address
828 Ridge St, Emmaus, PA
Phone
(610) 965-5324
New Castle Community Y Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the daycare staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and care quality. Parents consistently mention receiving regular updates, photos, and notifications about their children's activities, meals, and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending and have made friends.

Friendly and kind staffregular communication with parents via messages and photosclean facility
Address
20 W Washington St, New Castle, PA
Phone
(724) 658-8477
Quality
Mom'S House Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Mom's House Day Care Center is a program designed to support single parents pursuing education with affordable childcare. Most parents praise the exceptional staff, family-like atmosphere, monthly parent meetings, and additional resources like food and clothing banks. One parent reported a staff conflict that led to withdrawal from the program.

Affordable scholarships for working/student parentsprofessional and caring stafffamily-oriented environment
Address
415 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA
Phone
(717) 396-6913
Kinder Haus Nursery Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a highly negative experience, citing unprofessional behavior from staff and directors. The reviewer states the facility was unqualified to support their autistic son, resulting in impatience and premature dismissal without adequate assistance.

Address
428 Ranck Rd, New Holland, PA
Phone
(717) 355-5780
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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.