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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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Family Support Services Chatham Park After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent notes that staff followed up after they missed a callback. The single review provided offers limited insight into the program's daily operations or quality.

responsive staff communication
Address
Glen Arbor And Allston Roa, Havertown, PA
Phone
(610) 853-3689
Family Support Services INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent notes that staff followed up after a missed call, though the overall rating remains average. The limited feedback suggests a basic level of responsiveness without extensive commentary on care quality.

responsive follow-up
Address
201 S Manoa Rd, Havertown, PA
Phone
(610) 352-2284
Quality
Today'S Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1 Coeburn Blvd, Brookhaven, PA
Phone
(484) 490-0142
Quality
Family Support Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent notes that staff reached out after they failed to return a call, suggesting responsive communication. The limited feedback highlights this administrative follow-up without detailing other aspects of care.

responsive staff
Address
630 Lorraine Ave, Ardmore, PA
Phone
(610) 642-2199
Safe Hands Day Care, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a serious allegation that a staff member named Tisha physically abused their child by plucking them, leading to immediate removal from the facility. Another brief comment describes the location as nice, contrasting sharply with the severe safety concerns raised in the detailed review.

nice
Address
2950 S 70th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 365-5631
Ogontz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Ogontz Academy receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise the structured environment, staff care, and educational activities, while negative reviewers express serious concerns about management practices and inadequate support for children with special needs.

structured environmentcaring staffeducational activities
Address
6149 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 927-7544
Quality
Greensburg Early Care And Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as highly unreliable, citing frequent closures that make the facility dependent for care.

Address
535 Taylor St, Greensburg, PA
Phone
(724) 836-6451
Quality
Franklin Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the pre-k and summer programs, praising the staff for keeping families updated and supporting their child's academic progress and social enjoyment. In contrast, another parent reports significant billing issues, including incorrect fee deductions, unexpected late fees, and excessive garnishment of paychecks that left them unable to afford basic supplies for their child.

Supportive staffeffective pre-k and summer programsconsistent communication with parents
Address
1215 Railroad St, Franklin, PA
Phone
(814) 437-7922
Butler Ymca Child Care Main Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the infant center's compassionate and supportive staff, noting they effectively alleviate parental anxiety. Conversely, another reviewer reports a serious safety concern regarding careless driving and inadequate attention in the parking lot on North Jackson Street.

compassionate teacherssupportive stafftreats babies well
Address
339 N Washington St, Butler, PA
Phone
(724) 287-7005
Butler Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the infant center's compassionate staff who provide supportive communication and treat babies with care. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the parking lot safety, citing aggressive driving and near-misses on North Jackson Street.

compassionate and kind teacherssupportive communicationtreating babies like their own
Address
339 N Washington St, Butler, PA
Phone
(724) 287-7005
Quality
Pam And Pam'S Latchkey Kid Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports unprofessional interactions with staff members in front of other children and adults, expressing outrage at the quality of care. The reviewer explicitly states they would not recommend the facility until staffing improvements are made.

Address
5629 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA
Phone
(215) 638-8765
Stepping Stones Educational Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parental experiences at this center vary significantly, with one adult attendee noting their child enjoyed the program, while prospective families report poor communication and unreturned calls. Another parent strongly advises looking elsewhere based on their experience.

Child enjoyment
Address
100 Stitzer Ave, Wernersville, PA
Phone
(610) 678-8980
Quality
Kidz In Motion LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for Kidz in Motion LLC is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting excellent service while others describe the facility as horrible and unsafe. Critics cite unprofessional conduct, including mistreatment of children and arbitrary suspensions for minor behavioral issues like tantrums. Additional concerns focus on dangerous drop-off and pick-up procedures and allegations of inadequate supervision.

Excellent Service
Address
213 N 6th St, # 215, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 373-3199
Quality
Northeast Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1116 Perry St, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 374-4844
Quality
Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a negative experience characterized by inadequate supervision and communication, citing incidents such as children being left outside in heat without water and staff dismissing concerns about lost belongings. The review highlights staff rudeness and poor responsiveness via their messaging app, strongly advising other parents to avoid the program.

Address
711 N Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA
Phone
(610) 670-0018
Quality
Share My Journey Child Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
320 E. Pleasant Valley Blv, Altoona, PA
Phone
(814) 942-2162
Crispus Attucks Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the staff as wonderful and helpful, appreciating the after-school programs that assist working families. However, another reviewer reports experiencing sexism, unfair treatment, and rude behavior from staff toward their child.

wonderful staffhelpful peoplereliable after-school programs
Address
50 E Boundary Ave, York, PA
Phone
(717) 718-8962
Quality
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Christ Lutheran Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents report positive experiences with academic and social-emotional development, multiple families describe serious incidents including alleged food allergy mishandling, inappropriate discipline practices, staff unprofessionalism, and inadequate child management during behavioral situations.

Academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergartencaring and lo
Address
126 W Main St, Dallastown, PA
Phone
(717) 244-4483
Quality
Day Care By Robin'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as affordable and safe, noting that staff are friendly and their child has improved socially, though they suggest teachers could be more welcoming. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the staff quality, stating they separate children rather than teaching them.

affordablesafe environmentfriendly staff
Address
3350 Alta Vista Rd, Dover, PA
Phone
(717) 767-7404
Quality
Day Care By Robin'S Nest II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as a good, affordable place where staff are friendly and accommodating, noting their child has become more social and disciplined. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the staff as terrible, claiming they separate children rather than teaching them.

friendly staffaccommodating staffaffordable
Address
2498 W Philadelphia St, York, PA
Phone
(717) 792-2670
Quality
Lots Of Love Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights Ms. Evalyn and the teaching staff for their patience with a crying child and their willingness to answer questions. The family plans to return in August due to the positive experience.

Ms. Evalyn is excellent with childrenteachers are awesome and patientstaff is responsive to questions and concerns
Address
800 E King St, York, PA
Phone
(717) 854-4544
Quality
Queen Horton'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent shares nostalgic memories of attending as a child, describing the owner as caring and the environment as vacation-like. In contrast, a different parent reports that their child is afraid of a specific worker named Dante, citing allegations of separation from the group and threats of physical abuse.

caring ownernostalgic positive memoriesvacation-like atmosphere
Address
1100 8th Ave, New Brighton, PA
Phone
(724) 384-4252
Four Mile Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a positive experience with staff who genuinely care for children, while another criticizes the center for cutting corners on safety, dismissing disabilities, and having employees who speak poorly about parents.

caring staffpositive experience
Address
6078 Tuscarawas Rd, Beaver, PA
Phone
(724) 495-5621
Quality
Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent praising the educational outcomes and family-like atmosphere, while multiple others describe serious safety concerns and operational failures. Critics cite chronic tardiness, unqualified staff, and physical harm to children, whereas a supporter highlights the child's academic progress and engaging environment.

strong educational outcomesfamily-like treatmentengaging staff
Address
281 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 371-1929
Quality
Raney Day Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the fantastic staff and notes that their daughter looks forward to attending. The review expresses strong satisfaction with the daycare experience.

Fantastic staff memberschild enjoys attending
Address
879 Freeport Rd, Ste 105, Creighton, PA
Phone
(724) 224-4374
Carlow University Early Lrg Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3333 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 578-8631
Quality
Love And Care Educational Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent enthusiastically recommends the center, expressing eagerness to enroll, while a separate review warns against attending due to allegations of physical abuse found on other platforms. The few reviews so far highlight extreme differences in reported experiences, ranging from strong approval to serious safety concerns.

Enthusiastic parent satisfaction
Address
111 Hamilton Ave, Duquesne, PA
Phone
(412) 469-9294
Quality
Little People'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes Little People's Academy as an exceptional center with caring staff and a loving environment, while another parent raises serious concerns regarding facility safety and administrative errors. The few reviews so far highlight a stark contrast between high-quality care and potential operational issues.

excellent teacherssupportive directorchildren are loved
Address
104 W Logan St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 844-4437
Quality
Creative Minds & Each One Teach One
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes a highly positive experience, highlighting the owner's dedication, a structured curriculum with homework and projects, and engaging summer field trips. In contrast, a separate review rates the center poorly, citing financial disputes with the owner, strict late-fee policies, and allegations of discrimination.

dedicated ownerstructured curriculumhomework assignments
Address
4827 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 844-4430
Early Stages Education Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Early Stages Education Annex has mixed reviews with strong loyalty from long-term families who praise the caring environment and learning activities. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding unauthorized pickup and lack of parental permission for child release, with an ongoing investigation reported.

loving and caring stafffun learning centerlong-standing reputation
Address
1400 N 61st St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4411
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.