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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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My First Steps Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

My First Steps Child Care Center II in Reading, PA has mixed reviews. Several parents report their children are happy and enjoy attending, with staff helping with developmental milestones. However, multiple parents raise serious concerns about supervision, safety incidents, excessive napping, lack of educational activities, and alleged preferential treatment of staff members' children.

Children reported as happy and enjoy attendingstaff assistance with potty trainingchildren are excited about daycare
Address
3602 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 929-9696
Quality
My First Step Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

MY FIRST STEP CHILD CARE CENTER receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the facility for making children happy and assisting with developmental milestones like potty training. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, staff qualifications, inadequate supervision, excessive napping, lack of learning activities, and alleged favoritism toward staff members' children.

Children are happy and enjoy attendinghelps with potty training and developmental milestonesbilingual environment
Address
3601 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 929-9696
Quality
Tiny Treasures Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Tiny Treasures Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff, family-like environment, developmental progress of children, and reasonable pricing. Working parents report feeling confident in the center's safety and communication.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentchildren excited to attend
Address
524 High Blvd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 777-7279
Quality
Tiny Treasures Nursery School II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Tiny Treasures Nursery School II in Reading, PA receives consistent praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff who treat children like family, strong early childhood development outcomes, and a welcoming environment where children are eager to attend. The facility offers good value, flexible scheduling, inclusive accommodations, and balanced educational and recreational activities.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like environmentchildren eager to attend
Address
1651 New Holland Rd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 777-7279
Quality
Small Steps Day Care South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2709 S Queen St, York, PA
Phone
(717) 741-1380
Punkin Patch Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Punkin Patch Childcare has extremely polarized reviews. While some parents praise specific staff members (Mary, Sierra, and Mr. JJ) as nurturing and communicative, numerous other parents report serious concerns including staff being rude and verbally abusive to children, physical abuse, inconsistent discipline policies, dishonesty about care provided, and unprofessional handling of enrollment issues.

Nurturing and dedicated teachers (Mary and Sierra)excellent commu
Address
201 S Charles St, Ste 1, Red Lion, PA
Phone
(717) 244-4662
Quality
Little Dreams Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Dreams Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising warm, caring staff, strong parent communication, and educational activities. However, one parent reported their child with a speech delay was dismissed after just two days, citing lack of patience and accommodation for the child's needs.

Welcoming atmosphereprofessional and caring staffexcellent parent communication with daily reports
Address
119 Ore Bank Rd, Dillsburg, PA
Phone
(717) 432-2025
Quality
Good Shepherd Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1 New St, Glen Rock, PA
Phone
(717) 235-5055
Quality
Kid Country Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
855 2nd St, Beaver, PA
Phone
(724) 728-8454
Tiny Treasures Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
612 Frankfort Rd, Monaca, PA
Phone
(724) 495-5141
Quality
Providence Family Support Ctr Children'S Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3113 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 766-6673
Quality
Abc'S At Forbes Road Career & Tecchnology Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the diesel and multimedia teachers as excellent educators who provide consistent learning and skill development. Negative reviewers cite poor instruction quality, unprofessional teacher behavior, lack of communication from administration, and unresolved equipment damage incidents.

Knowledgeable diesel teachermultimedia program qualityhands-on learning opportunities
Address
607 Beatty Rd, Monroeville, PA
Phone
(412) 373-3810
Alliance Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
938 Summitt St, Mckeesport, PA
Phone
(412) 678-8117
Quality
Shady Lane School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shady Lane School receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and NAEYC accreditation, others report communication issues, inconsistent teacher quality, and concerns about academic preparation.

NAEYC accredited with 4 Keystone Starscaring and loving staffclean facility
Address
100 N Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 243-3404
Quality
Greg'S Rainbow Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2642 W Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 430-0054
Community Preschool And Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
18 N 40th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(412) 281-1705
Buttons And Bows Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Buttons and Bows Childcare has received mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's ability to acclimate children, balance of play and learning, and preparedness for kindergarten. However, negative reviews cite rude and unprofessional behavior from the owner and staff. Note: One review indicates the daycare is closed following the owner's passing.

Staff helps children adjust to schoolgood balance of play and learningchildren well-prepared academically
Address
5845 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 748-8193
Quality
The Schoolhouse Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Schoolhouse Day Care receives mixed reviews with strong loyalty from long-term families praising staff warmth and child development, but serious concerns raised about supervision, staff conduct, and child safety during outings and at the facility.

Staff described as caring and family-likechildren excited to attendclean and bright facility
Address
287 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
Phone
(570) 287-7441
Just Kiddin LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
240 W Broad St, Hazleton, PA
Phone
(570) 454-4609
Quality
The Schoolhouse Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Schoolhouse Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, cleanliness, affordability, and quality of care and education, with several long-term families expressing strong loyalty. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and unexplained injuries.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityaffordable
Address
161 N Main St, Shavertown, PA
Phone
(570) 674-4403
Quality
Third Street Alliance For Women & Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Third Street Alliance's learning center staff, citing excellent child development outcomes and strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is recognized for going above and beyond in care, responsive communication, and creating positive learning experiences. Beyond childcare, the center is valued as a community resource providing support services for women and families in need.

Attentive and caring staffchild development and learning progressteacher responsiveness to behavioral issues
Address
41 N 3rd St, Easton, PA
Phone
(610) 258-8627
Quality
The Children'S Cottage INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Children's Cottage Inc receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and nurturing staff, strong communication, and small facility atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy and eager to attend. One parent left a negative review with minimal detail.

caring and nurturing staffgood parent communicationhappy children
Address
215 Telford Pike, Telford, PA
Phone
(215) 723-3910
Quality
Precious Ones Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
260 Route 247, Greenfield Township, PA
Phone
(570) 282-2726
Tiny Treasures Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1104 Route 6, Unit 2, Mayfield, PA
Phone
(570) 876-6394
University Early Care And Education Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

UNIVERSITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CTR receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise skilled and caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and sensory activities, while negative reviews cite serious management issues including inadequate response to child safety concerns, lack of transparency with incident reports, poor hygiene practices, and significant price increases without service improvements.

Skilled and loving infant room teachersengag
Address
570 S 11th St, Indiana, PA
Phone
(724) 349-9182
Quality
The Children'S Center Of Pittsburgh
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Children's Center of Pittsburgh receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the nurturing environment, teacher quality, learning outcomes, and amenities like the get-well room. However, three one-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, illness management, and staff training for children with disabilities.

Teacher quality and nurturing careexcellent learning outcomesstrong parent communication
Address
327 Craft Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 641-1199
Quality
Marion Manor Child Dvpt And Lrg Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Marion Manor is a mixed-use facility providing both child daycare (ages 2 months-6 years) and long-term care services. Parents and patients consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and quality care. The unique intergenerational program allowing children to visit elderly residents is highlighted as a meaningful experience.

Kind and caring staffclean facilitiesattentive to children and patients
Address
2695 Winchester Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 563-3687
Shane'S Friends Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Shane's Friends Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff described as caring, nurturing, and treating children like their own. Parents highlight developmental improvements in their children, engaging activities, cleanliness, and excellent communication. One parent criticized the facility for not maintaining the sidewalk.

Caring and loving staffnurturing environmentdevelopmental progress (speech
Address
1340 W Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 467-7544
Quality
See Saw Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

See Saw Daycare has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the nurturing and educational environment, while others report serious concerns including staff misconduct, a lost child incident, and unprofessional behavior.

nurturing environmenteducational programmingpositive experiences with enrollment continuity
Address
3212 Ryan Ave, # 14, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 808-8889
Quality
In God'S Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
6301 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 729-9089

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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.