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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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West Chester United Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Reviews are sharply divided. Positive reviewers praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated teachers who support academic and social-emotional development. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff conduct, including alleged verbal abuse, hostility toward children, and claims of mishandled abuse reports.

caring and thoughtful teachersnurturing environmentacademic and social-emotional development
Address
129 S High St, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 692-2526
Quality
A Child'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

A Child's Nest receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. While some parents praise the teachers' professionalism, patience, and caring nature, others report serious concerns including inadequate child supervision, inappropriate staff behavior, racial profiling, bullying, and poor management. The daycare appears to have inconsistent quality across staff and classrooms.

Professional and patient teacherscaring staff membersfriendly atmosphere
Address
1600 Delmar Dr, Folcroft, PA
Phone
(610) 586-6435
Quality
Poppys Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Poppys Angels Daycare receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and positive child development, with children enjoying attendance. However, some parents report serious concerns about professionalism, operational legality, and frequent closures.

staff genuinely interested in child developmentfun activities and projectsgood environment
Address
4811 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 844-4243
Beacon Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Beacon Day Care has deeply polarized reviews. Three parents praise the friendly staff and safe environment, while seven parents report serious concerns including alleged physical discipline, safety violations during emergency evacuation, poor sanitation, inadequate supervision, unprofessional conduct, and mishandling of personal information.

Friendly and welcoming staffsafe environmentwillingness to work with parents on child-rearing approaches
Address
401 Juniper St, Greensburg, PA
Phone
(724) 349-9023
Small World Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Small World Day Care receives highly polarized reviews with parents divided between praising the facility's educational programs, staff care, and consistency versus reporting serious concerns about staff behavior, aggression toward children, and unprofessional conduct. Multiple reviewers describe positive long-term experiences with well-prepared children and nurturing environments, while others report witnessing staff yelling at children, physical aggression, and inconsistent

Address
4384 State Route 66, Apollo, PA
Phone
(724) 727-7708
Quality
Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from long-term parents who praise the staff's caring approach, communication, and clean facility. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and engaged in learning activities including bilingual education and field trips. One reviewer noted that negative reviews stem from parental policy non-compliance rather than daycare deficiencies.

Caring and experienced staffexcellent c
Address
903 N 8th St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 301-1279
Quality
Duck Hollow Discovery Learning Center/ The Cub'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
2201 University Dr, Uniontown, PA
Phone
(724) 430-0419
Duck Hollow Discovery Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
7822 National Pike, Uniontown, PA
Phone
(724) 438-8612
Quality
Willow Tree Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise Willow Tree Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and owner (Miss Jackie) who create a loving, structured learning environment. Children show significant developmental gains across social, emotional, cognitive, and academic skills, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the center's flexibility, affordability, and family-like care.

Loving and attentive staffexceptional owner with good heartstructured learning environment
Address
1269 N Gallatin Avenue Ext, Uniontown, PA
Phone
(724) 439-9011
Quality
Echo Child Development-Greenwood Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
1043 Morrell Ave, Connellsville, PA
Phone
(724) 628-8271
Quality
Susquehanna Valley Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents report mixed experiences at Susquehanna Valley Child Dev Center. While several praise the caring teachers and positive developmental progress, others express serious concerns about safety incidents, inconsistent discipline, and management issues that allegedly worsened as enrollment increased.

Caring and dedicated teachersdevelopmental progress in speech and behaviororganized facility
Address
6850 Lows Rd, Bloomsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 784-4411
Quality
Children'S Garden Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Children's Garden Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff and management for being caring and attentive, particularly noting that teachers keep children engaged and communicate well with parents. However, several parents express serious concerns about lack of planning, professionalism, and staff conduct.

Nice and caring staffgood manager (Miss Olga)teachers keep children busy
Address
841 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 744-4053
Quality
All About The Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

ALL ABOUT THE KIDZ receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the quality of care, cleanliness, and professional staff. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, strong teacher-child relationships, organized curriculum, and good communication. The facility offers activities outside the center and maintains a safe, nurturing environment.

Clean facilityprofessional and friendly staffhands-on owner
Address
6555 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 843-3019
The Growing Tree Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The Growing Tree Child Care Center in Whitehall receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent staff, strong communication, safe facilities, and supportive leadership. Parents report their children thrive in this environment with quality care and engaging activities.

Caring and professional staffresponsive owners/directorsstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
3000 S 3rd St, Whitehall, PA
Phone
(610) 264-4118
Quality
Creative Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Creative Kids Club receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the staff, owners, and care quality. However, one 1-star review describes a negative experience with staff rudeness and poor hygiene practices. The facility is noted for flexibility, cleanliness, structured programming, and family-oriented care.

responsive and caring ownersenergetic and patient teachersclean facility
Address
90 S Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 868-8353
Beacon Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Beacon Day Care receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise caring and engaging staff, security measures, and educational activities. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about management practices, billing issues, staff safety incidents, and unprofessional owner conduct.

Caring and dedicated teacherssecure facilityengaging daily activities and learning experiences
Address
1525 Wayne Ave, Indiana, PA
Phone
(724) 349-9023
Quality
Three Stages Day Care And Learning, Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Three Stages Day Care and Learning Center in Mount Pocono receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight caring and dedicated staff, particularly owner Ms. K. Johnson and staff member Keisha/Keshia, who provide attentive childcare in a clean facility with nutritious meals and individualized learning programs.

caring and compassionate staffclean facilitynutritious meals provided
Address
4 Fairview Ave, Mount Pocono, PA
Phone
(570) 839-9339
Quality
Ebenezer Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Ebenezer Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Parents with infants and toddlers report excellent experiences with small class sizes and attentive staff, but parents with 3+ year old children cite insufficient staffing, poor communication, chaotic classroom environments, and concerning staff conduct.

Excellent care for infants and toddlerssmall class sizespatient and caring teachers
Address
890 Ebenezer Rd, Middletown, PA
Phone
(717) 985-5165
Ebenezer Christian Child Care - Robert Reid Elemen
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Ebenezer Christian Child Care receives mixed reviews, with strong praise for infant and toddler care but significant concerns about older age groups. Parents highlight excellent teacher patience and child development for younger children, but report staffing issues and management problems in the 3+ programs.

Patient and caring staffsmall class sizes for infants/toddlersstrong child development and socialization
Address
201 Oberlin Rd, Middletown, PA
Phone
(717) 985-5165
Quality
Children'S Garden II Childcare And Preschool Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise Children's Garden II for its clean facility, caring staff, and personalized attention to children. The owner is described as hands-on and responsive, with teachers who genuinely care for the children's development and well-being. Multiple reviewers report long-term satisfaction with the daycare's professionalism and communication.

Clean facilitylow adult-to-child ratiocaring and experienced staff
Address
5429 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 747-7215
Little Angels Daycare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Angels Daycare Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's genuine care, developmental support, and engaging activities, with children reported to be happy and enjoying daily attendance. However, some parents express concerns about operational issues and professionalism.

staff genuinely interested in children's developmentfun activities and projectspositive learning environment
Address
5114 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8031
Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Darlings Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (6 reviews) praise the warm, attentive staff, clean facility, and child development opportunities. However, 4 serious reviews allege improper diaper practices, physical discipline, and inadequate staff training and supervision.

Warm and patient teachersclean facilitystructured learning activities
Address
7228 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 365-5470
Quality
Tiny Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Tiny Stars receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and strong developmental progress in children. Parents consistently highlight the owners' involvement, extended operating hours, and positive child experiences. One parent reported concerns about a staff member's communication with their child.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and professional staffextended hours of operation
Address
911 Levick St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 742-2225
Quality
Sphs Child Lrg Ctr Monessen Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
2 Eastgate Ave, Monessen, PA
Phone
(724) 684-5440
Quality
Lake-Lehman School / Lehman-Jackson Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
1237 Market St, Dallas, PA
Phone
(570) 255-2810
Quality
Here We Grow Childcare And Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

HERE WE GROW CHILDCARE has permanently closed. Reviews are highly polarized, with some parents praising the structured curriculum and caring staff, while others reported unprofessional management, inadequate supervision, and poor communication regarding child safety incidents.

Structured curriculumstrong communication with some familiescaring teachers
Address
1015 Underwood Rd, Olyphant, PA
Phone
(570) 383-5440
Quality
From Start 2 Finish Lrng Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
6712 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 342-2800
Children'S Garden Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise Children's Garden Academy for its clean facilities, caring staff, and personalized attention to children. The owner is described as hands-on and responsive, with teachers who treat children with genuine affection and maintain strong communication with parents. Multiple families have had long-term positive experiences spanning years.

Clean facilitiesattentive and loving staffstrong teacher-parent communication
Address
6452 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 844-1110
Quality
Kiddie Garden LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Kiddie Garden LLC receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff for being caring, responsive, and providing individualized attention in a family-run environment. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate feeding, failure to follow instructions, and unexplained injuries with dismissive staff responses.

caring and responsive teachersindividualized attentionfamily-run environment
Address
237 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 634-2570
Quality
Children'S Garden IV Childcare And Preschool Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Children's Garden IV receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff, particularly manager Miss Olga, and note that teachers keep children engaged and communicate well with parents. However, several parents express concerns about planning, professionalism, preparedness, and staff conduct.

Friendly and caring staffmanager Miss Olga praisedteachers keep children busy
Address
1462 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 878-7680

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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.