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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 Blessings Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One reviewer gives the facility a rating of 1/5 and states they would not take their dog there.

Address
1382 W Main St, Valley View, PA
Phone
(570) 682-9900
Happy Hollow At Hope Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as an excellent environment for learning and socializing, while others report receiving rude customer service during initial inquiries. Additional feedback alleges inadequate supervision and claims that children with autism have been excluded from the program.

Positive environment for learning and playopportunities to make friends
Address
931 Red Hill Rd, Dauphin, PA
Phone
(717) 921-1809
Quality
Mechanicsburg Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Mechanicsburg Learning Center III receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean facilities at reasonable prices. However, negative reviewers cite high staff turnover, poor communication with parents, lack of professionalism in handling behavioral issues, disorganization, and last-minute program changes.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean facilitiesnurturing environment
Address
626 Williams Grove Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA
Phone
(717) 697-7638
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Mechanicsburg Learning Center has mixed reviews reflecting significant operational inconsistencies. Positive reviews praise the nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and reasonable pricing, while negative reviews consistently cite poor communication, high staff turnover, unprofessional handling of behavioral issues, and last-minute schedule changes that impact working parents.

Clean facilitiesnurturing and supportive environmentdedicated and caring teachers
Address
203 2nd St, Summerdale, PA
Phone
(717) 766-6244
Grandma Mary'S Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
266 Smith Township State, Burgettstown, PA
Phone
(724) 947-7353
Quality
Ogontz Academy Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise from some parents who appreciate the structured environment, staff care, and year-round activities, but serious concerns from others about misrepresentation, lack of support for children with special needs, and unspecified problematic practices. Overall satisfaction appears inconsistent across families.

Structured and balanced environmentcaring and energetic staffyear-round activities
Address
6138 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 927-7544
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Discovery Place Preschool For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Discovery Place Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong academic curriculum. Parents highlight personalized attention, effective potty training programs, and excellent communication about their children's daily progress. The center is described as treating children like family members with supportive, qualified teachers.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesstrong academic curriculum
Address
125 Chester Ave, Lansdowne, PA
Phone
(610) 622-2219
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Little Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Little Minds Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who have used the facility for extended periods. Parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and owner's responsiveness to concerns. Several reviews reference addressing past incidents appropriately, and parents report their children are happy and engaged.

Compassionate and caring staffstrong early education programsflexible scheduling and hours
Address
900 Washington Rd, Belle Vernon, PA
Phone
(724) 929-9869
Pembroke Pee Wees
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Pembroke Pee Wees receives mostly 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, quality meals, school transportation, and educational curriculum. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious safety and behavioral concerns, including allegations of inadequate supervision, failure to follow medical protocols, physical restraint of children, and verbal abuse of toddlers.

Caring and attentive stafffree home-cooked mealsschool transportation and pickup
Address
1032 Pembroke Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 865-5358
Quality
Mcneil Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

The reviews provided do not appear to be from parents of the daycare but rather from truck drivers and unrelated reviewers commenting on logistics, parking, and commercial delivery operations. No substantive feedback about the daycare's child care services, staff interactions with children, or educational programs is present.

Staff described as nice and professionalovernight parking available for trucksearly delivery accommodations
Address
7050 Camp Hill Rd, # 700, Fort Washington, PA
Phone
(215) 273-3869
Little Footprints Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviewers highlight the caring and informative nature of the staff, noting that their children enjoy the program. Parents also value the Christian-based environment, citing it as a significant benefit.

caring staffsweet employeesinformative communication
Address
127 E Howard St, Pottstown, PA
Phone
(610) 970-0900
Quality
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise patient staff, smooth transitions, developmental support, and clean facilities. Negative reviews allege staff neglect, poor communication, safety concerns, and differential treatment of children.

Patient and caring staffsmooth transition for childrendevelopmental skill-building (potty training
Address
1801 Centre Ave, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 281-1485
Quality
Brecknock Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Brecknock Academy has received highly polarized reviews. Three parents praised the center's attentive staff, loving care, and communication with families. However, five parents reported serious concerns following a change in ownership, including inadequate child hygiene practices, staffing issues, security problems, and alleged mismanagement.

Attentive and caring staffgood parent communicationloving environment
Address
4273 New Holland Rd, Mohnton, PA
Phone
(610) 777-2980
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Grace Neighborhood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Grace Neighborhood Academy has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff changes, communication failures, and classroom management. Parents report serious issues including unreported child injuries, religious activities despite diverse families, and poor academic quality since a directorship change. One parent praised the staff and learning opportunities.

Staff described as wonderfulscience and nature-based learning activities offered
Address
5221 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 535-8200
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Sun Bright Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Sun Bright Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the staff, learning environment, and care quality. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including COVID testing without consent, physical discipline, staff rudeness, unclear fee policies, and confiscation of children's belongings.

Caring and friendly staffchildren learn and enjoy attendingmeals and naps provided
Address
3424 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 225-9980
Quality
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent highlights the school's strong educational methods, moral focus, and safe environment, noting that their children have gained knowledge and a love for God. Conversely, other reviewers report significant issues, including poor communication during enrollment, unclear instructions for supplies, and inconsistent educational programs.

educational methodsmoral instructionsafe environment
Address
6401 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 276-6299
Quality
Grace Trinity Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Grace Trinity Day Care Center has a Google rating of 2.8/5 with overwhelmingly negative recent reviews. Parents report serious concerns about unauthorized billing, inadequate meal provision despite program promises, poor communication, disorganization, and unsafe conditions.

One parent noted they liked the facility overall
Address
5200 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 535-5389
Quality
Kiddie Kapers
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports that their children love the center, while two others describe negative experiences involving safety concerns, inadequate supervision, and hostile staff behavior. Specific complaints include infants being handled roughly, staff ignoring crying children, and a general lack of warmth or engagement. The few reviews so far mention both satisfaction and serious operational failures without reaching a broad consensus.

children enjoy attending
Address
37 W Patterson St, Lansford, PA
Phone
(570) 645-5499
Quality
First Impressions Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports that their four-year-old has become more social and enjoys the staff's schedule flexibility. Another parent states that their two-year-old loves the environment and feels safe with the staff.

socializationschedule flexibilitystaff friendliness
Address
3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1779
Wyoming Valley Children'S Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Wyoming Valley Children's Association receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication and effectiveness with children with special needs. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about director Nina's unprofessional conduct, billing practices, IEP non-compliance, and dismissive treatment of both parents and children.

Staff dedication to children with special needseffective pre-K preparationin-house therapists and EI services
Address
1133 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA
Phone
(570) 714-4125
Quality
Educare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

EDUCARE LEARNING CENTER in Philadelphia receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff quality and child supervision. While one parent praised the caring teachers and grounds over a 2-year experience, multiple parents reported inadequate staffing, lack of individual attention to children, poor communication with families, and unprofessional conduct by staff.

Kind and attentive teacherspleasant grounds and facilitycaring environment (reported by one long-term parent)
Address
4300 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 877-7193
Quality
First Impressions Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

First Impressions Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the classroom teachers as caring and attentive, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about management, safety protocols, facility cleanliness, and unprofessional director conduct.

Caring and attentive classroom teacherssupportive staffsafe and comfortable environment
Address
131 W Main St, Macungie, PA
Phone
(610) 966-6391
Quality
Wee Did It Childcare & Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent alleges that the center is unqualified and mistreats children, citing issues such as fire safety violations regarding footwear, incorrect lunches, and missing personal items. Another reviewer describes the owner as abusive, claiming she yells at and physically mishandles children, while others criticize the staff as unprofessional and understaffed despite the low price.

Low price
Address
871 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
Phone
(215) 886-6227
Little People Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents report severe safety and staffing concerns, including allegations of unlicensed staff, inadequate supervision, and unauthorized individuals assisting with children. Reviewers also cite instances of bullying, forced toilet training, and poor communication from management.

Address
254 Meridian Ave, Scranton, PA
Phone
(570) 961-1090
Quality
Alphabet Express Child Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Alphabet Express receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents who describe a loving, caring environment where children are happy to attend, but serious concerns from others regarding staff conduct, child safety, and working conditions. Multiple reviews mention verbal abuse, neglect, and injuries, with at least one report to authorities.

Caring staffchildren enjoy attendingflexible policies
Address
425 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA
Phone
(570) 421-1330
Quality
Noah'S Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Noah's Ark Christian Child Care Center in Waynesboro receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, regular communication, and well-structured activities including field trips and swimming. One reviewer expressed concern about the alignment of staff values with the center's Christian mission. The facility appears to be operational with current openings.

Kind and caring staffregular parent updateswell-structured activities
Address
100 S Church St, Waynesboro, PA
Phone
(717) 765-5815
Quality
First Impressions Day Care Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents of young children highlight significant social and academic growth, noting that their kids enjoy attending and look forward to interacting with friends. Reviewers also appreciate the staff's flexibility and accommodating nature regarding schedules, expressing high levels of trust and satisfaction with the center.

social developmentacademic learningengaging environment for children
Address
3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 881-1779
Quality
Waterworks Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports exceptional staff and child engagement, while others cite serious safety failures including a fall down stairs, state violations, and verbal abuse of children. Additional feedback notes acceptable monthly costs but concerns regarding inadequate education and insufficient nap time. The few reviews so far highlight a stark contrast between positive staff interactions and significant operational or safety concerns.

Fantastic staffchildren enjoy seeing friendsstrong learning outcomes
Address
250 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 828-8280
Quality
Nana'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents consistently praise Nana's Daycare for treating children like family and providing a safe, loving environment. Staff are described as patient, dedicated, and communicative with families. The facility is noted as clean with affordable pricing and programs including summer camp and school pickup services.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-like treatment of childrenclean facility
Address
3959 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(267) 975-5064
Quality
Dixon Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for Dixon Day Care highlights creative staff and effective preparation for kindergarten, though some parents report frustration with unprofessional administrative communication and slow enrollment processes. While one parent notes significant improvement after staff changes, others describe the environment as depressing and the management as unreliable.

creative stafffamily oriented eventseffective headstart program for kindergarten preparation
Address
2201 Moore St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 334-4266
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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.