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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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The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Plains, PA receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, child development, and affordability. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about staff supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and child safety.

caring and family-like staffclean and bright facilityaffordable
Address
270 S River St, Plains, PA
Phone
(570) 819-9380
Quality
Sheryl Buffington'S Daycare & Preschool Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
325 Sunset Dr, Butler, PA
Phone
(724) 234-5410
Quality
Norma De Hoyos Day Care 3 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Norma De Hoyos Day Care 3 for its clean, welcoming environment and caring staff. Reviews highlight the director Sylvia and staff's genuine care for children, nutritious home-cooked meals, and diverse activities. The facility's 24/7 hours and school transportation services are additional conveniences parents appreciate.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffhome-cooked meals
Address
215 W Douglass St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 371-8400
Quality
Norma De Hoyos Day Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Norma De Hoyos Day Care 2 receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and family-oriented approach. Parents highlight the director Sylvia's kindness, nutritious home-cooked meals, and diverse activities including field trips and holiday events. The 24/7 hours and school busing are noted as convenient features that support working families.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitieshome-cooked meals
Address
810 Oley St, Fl 2, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 406-5950
Quality
Mifflinburg Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
105 Quail Ln, Mifflinburg, PA
Phone
(570) 966-1850
Quality
Treehouse Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
8700 Breinigsville Rd, Breinigsville, PA
Phone
(610) 841-8110
Quality
A-Z Learning Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
613 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono, PA
Phone
(570) 839-3300
Little Blessings Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Blessings receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, bilingual capabilities, and transportation services. However, two parents reported serious concerns about staff friendliness, cleanliness, and child care quality. The facility is generally described as secure and family-oriented by satisfied customers.

Caring and sweet staffbilingual (English/Spanish) servicestransportation to and from school
Address
41 N 13th St, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 554-0520
Quality
Olney Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
5317 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 324-0100
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Oak Lane Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
975 Westtown Road, Westtown Twp, PA
Phone
(610) 399-7580
Quality
Weigelstown Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Weigelstown Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and quality educational programs. However, one parent reported significant communication failures and unclear waitlist management that led to disappointment and frustration.

experienced and caring staffexcellent communicationattentive to children's health needs
Address
2970 Grenway Rd, Dover, PA
Phone
(717) 764-6310
Quality
Today'S Child At Harris
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
Sharon & Blackstone Avenue, Collingdale, PA
Phone
(610) 532-2476
Sonrise Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1627 Chichester Ave, Marcus Hook, PA
Phone
(610) 494-4210
Quality
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Friends Nursery has highly polarized reviews, with five parents praising warm, caring staff and a clean, well-organized environment, while four parents reported serious concerns including late openings, inadequate diaper changes leading to severe rash, unprofessional director behavior, inconsistent illness policies, unscheduled closures with continued payment requirements, and inappropriate responses to toddler behavior.

Caring and courteous staffclean facil
Address
433 E Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA
Phone
(610) 446-6717
Quality
Community Concern 13 - Marston Street Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2721 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 236-6502
Quality
Childspace West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
4910 Wyalusing Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 473-3791
Berks County Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise the center for comprehensive family support including housing assistance and mentorship, particularly for families in crisis. Negative reviews report inconsistent service delivery, unresponsiveness from leadership, and complaints that assistance is selectively provided.

Comprehensive support serviceshousing assistancementorship programs
Address
113 S 2nd St, # 121, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 988-8168
Quality
Begin With Us Child Care And Preschool,Bld B
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Begin With Us Child Care and Preschool for its welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong focus on early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. The center is commended for its play-based curriculum aligned with state standards, engaging extracurricular activities, and responsive administration. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and socially, with excellent preparation for kindergarten.

Address
729 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 941-1061
Quality
Begin With Us Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Begin With Us Childcare and Preschool in Altoona receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, praising the welcoming staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum aligned with early learning standards, and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, safe environment, and excellent summer camp program.

welcoming and caring staffbright and organized classroomssafe and spaci
Address
710 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 941-1061
Begin With Us Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Begin With Us Child Care and Preschool for its welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong focus on early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring teachers, engaging curriculum aligned with state standards, and excellent outdoor spaces. Families report their children thrive socially, emotionally, and developmentally while attending.

Welcoming and caring staffbright and well-organized classroomssafe and spacious playground
Address
711 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 944-4653
Quality
Begin With Us Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Begin With Us Childcare and Preschool for its welcoming staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong focus on early childhood development and kindergarten readiness. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, benefit from varied extracurricular activities and field trips, and arrive at kindergarten well-prepared. Parents appreciate the responsive leadership and caring environment.

welcoming and caring staffbright and organized classroomssafe playground with ample outdoor space
Address
703 Grant Ave, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 941-1061
Quality
Lots Of Love Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
368 W Princess St, York, PA
Phone
(717) 848-8161
End Of The Rainbow Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

End of the Rainbow Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise caring and professional staff, while others report serious concerns about staff attitudes, lack of accommodation for children with learning differences or behavioral needs, and abrupt dismissals with minimal notice.

Caring and professional teacherstrustworthy stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
35 Kirkland Dr, Red Lion, PA
Phone
(717) 246-6193
Quality
S. Hanover Ymca Children'S Learning Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1011 Baltimore St, Hanover, PA
Phone
(717) 632-2029
Red Apple
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Red Apple receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Three parents praise the friendly staff, loving environment, and their children's happiness and well-being. Three other parents report serious concerns including unexplained bruises, neglect, and have filed complaints with state licensing authorities.

friendly and amazing staffchildren happy and well-lovedpositive experiences over multiple years
Address
1001 Old Hickory Ln, Clairton, PA
Phone
(412) 650-0912
Quality
Cynthia Franck'S Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
12134 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 798-8260
Quality
Eastminster Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Eastminster Child Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the baby room staff, particularly Ms. Marsha and Ms. Monet, for their warmth, professionalism, and communication with parents. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged employee theft of payments, poor administrative handling of complaints, and lack of responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and warm staff in baby roomprompt and professional communicationdaily updates on infant needs
Address
250 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 661-1242
Quality
1st Years Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
925 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 247-7964
Quality
Frankie'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Frankie's World is a specialized medical daycare in Philadelphia that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the qualified, caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality care for children with special medical needs. One parent reported a negative interaction with a staff member they felt was disrespectful and unprofessional.

Caring and qualified staffwarm and welcoming atmospherespecialized care for children with medical/special needs
Address
1011 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 763-3015
Quality
Little Einsteins Of Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
398 E Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 722-2260
Quality

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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.