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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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Kids R Special Club House
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent reports serious safety concerns, alleging that staff allowed a child to physically abuse their daughter by pulling hair, hitting, and spitting on her. The reviewer also claims staff neglected hygiene needs, resulting in their child wetting themselves and developing a rash before being changed.

None mentioned
Address
2254 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 765-5040
We Care Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
1827 E Somerset St, # 35, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 423-3817
Pixie Paradise
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Pixie Paradise receives extremely polarized reviews. One parent praises the facility as clean, safe, and nurturing with knowledgeable staff following state standards. However, five other parents report rude and unprofessional staff behavior toward both children and parents, citing poor customer service and lack of respect.

Clean and safe facilityknowledgeable staff in early childhood educationfollows Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards
Address
21 N 5th St, West Hazleton, PA
Phone
(570) 454-4424
Quality
Boyertown Area Ymca Growing Dreams Child Care Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent reports that the center is poorly run and focused on profit rather than proper financial tracking. The reviewer questions the organization's ability to care for children if they cannot maintain accurate financial records, noting that management has changed since the original complaints.

Address
144 Holly Road, Boyertown, PA
Phone
(610) 367-7572
Love 'N Laughter
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent describes a highly negative experience involving staff who ignored a child's separation anxiety and inappropriately speculated about his developmental needs. The reviewer also alleges discriminatory treatment regarding summer camp enrollment and ultimately switched to a different facility.

None mentioned
Address
1407 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Phone
(215) 947-7668
Quality
Hendricks Family Ctr, Growing Dreams Child Dev.Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent reports that the center was poorly run by previous management, citing a lack of financial transparency and inadequate tracking of money exchanges. The reviewer suggests that this mismanagement extends to a lack of proper care for children, although noting that ownership has since changed to the Philadelphia YMCA.

change to Philadelphia YMCA ownership
Address
3065 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA
Phone
(610) 754-4701
Creative Minds C.C.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Creative Minds C.C.L.C. has mixed reviews with stark contrasts. One parent praised the center as professional, but multiple parents reported serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, alleged physical discipline of children, a hit-and-run incident involving a van driver, and preferential treatment of certain families. Several reviewers called for regulatory inspections.

Professional staff (per one reviewer)
Address
1300 N 60th St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 473-3447
The Schoolhouse Day Care School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Feedback regarding The Schoolhouse Day Care School is mixed, with one parent recalling a wonderful experience under previous ownership, while others report severe safety and staffing issues following a change in management. Negative accounts describe rude staff, negligence regarding medication and child supervision, and abrupt closure without notice. Despite these complaints, the facility maintains a low overall rating due to the severity of the recent negative experiences.

Wonderful care under previous ownership
Address
1428 Sans Souci Pkwy, Hanover Township, PA
Phone
(570) 825-5599
Dynamic Kidz Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
817 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
Phone
(610) 866-3010
Quality
A Brighter 2morrow
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent describes the staff as mean and horrible. The single review provided offers no positive feedback regarding the childcare services.

Address
5501 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 843-0600
Quality
Our Little Einsteins Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.9

Our Little Einsteins has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Positive reviews praise the family-like atmosphere and children's enjoyment, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about staff qualifications, supervision, safety protocols, and operational reliability.

Family-like environmentchildren enjoy attendingquick problem resolution
Address
1301 W Gordon St, # 1319, Allentown, PA
Phone
(610) 351-1360
Quality
Ymca Of Greater Pgh/Pt Middle Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Parents report significant operational and management issues at this YMCA facility. Major concerns include an abrupt daycare closure with only one week notice, inadequate staffing and lifeguard coverage, poor communication, and lack of refunds or support for affected families. While teachers were noted as caring, organizational failures have led to widespread dissatisfaction.

Loving and gentle teachers
Address
100 Brinton Ave, Trafford, PA
Phone
(412) 823-3900
Quality
Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/Washington Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Parents report significant operational and management issues at this YMCA facility. Major concerns include sudden daycare closure with one week notice, inadequate staffing and lifeguard availability, poor communication, and lack of customer service. While teachers were noted as caring, systemic problems with organization and leadership overshadow positive staff interactions.

Teachers described as loving and gentle
Address
2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 795-5260
Quality
Safe Haven Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

One parent describes a long-standing, caring environment with consistent staff who know the children well, while a separate reviewer cites rude phone interactions as a significant concern. The limited feedback presents a stark contrast between perceived safety and customer service quality.

caring staffstaff consistencyknowledgeable teachers
Address
25 W Main St, Schuylkill Haven, PA
Phone
(570) 385-5547
Quality
Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/ Adlai Stevenson Elemen
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Parents report significant operational and management issues at this YMCA facility. Major concerns include an abrupt daycare closure with minimal notice, staffing problems, poor customer service, and a safety incident involving a lifeguard. While some mention caring teachers, systemic problems with communication, transparency, and organizational management dominate feedback.

Loving and gentle teachers
Address
313 Holiday Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(724) 327-4670
Oaks Early Lrng. Ctr. LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

Oaks Early Learning Center has received highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the facility's pedagogy, caring staff, and success helping their daughter overcome separation anxiety. However, four parents raised serious safety concerns, citing incidents of babies being shaken and injured, with allegations that management failed to take adequate action after multiple incidents, leading to the center's closure.

Strong pedagogykind and patient staffclean facility
Address
1173 Egypt Rd, Oaks, PA
Phone
(610) 639-9858
Quality
Vision To Victory Christian Lrng Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

Parents report severe operational failures, including immediate expulsion without notice, unresponsive management, and rigid payment policies requiring money orders. Concerns also extend to alleged inappropriate content exposure, lack of religious instruction despite the center's name, and unprofessional conduct by staff.

None mentioned
Address
426 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 634-0890
Labor And Industry Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.6

These reviews do not pertain to a daycare facility. The reviews appear to be misattributed and actually concern the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's unemployment compensation system. Reviews predominantly describe difficulty reaching customer service representatives and delays in benefit payments.

Pennsylvania employees described as helpful and supportivequick email and phone responses reported by one reviewer
Address
651 Boas St, Rm 150, Harrisburg, PA
Phone
(717) 265-5774
Creative Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.6

Creative Minds Learning Academy has highly polarized reviews. While a small number of parents praise the staff's kindness, cleanliness, and curriculum, the majority report serious concerns including staff rudeness, alleged physical abuse, inadequate facilities, poor hygiene, discriminatory treatment, and documented state violations.

Kind and invested staffclean facilitiestransparent communication
Address
2025 S Simpson St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 729-2480
Quality
Lane Good Council Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5

One parent reports a hostile administration and high staff turnover, while another describes being expelled after questioning an unexplained bite incident and receiving inadequate care. Both accounts highlight concerns about the school's culture, communication, and ability to ensure child safety.

Initially positive early experienceMontessori environment
Address
2220 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA
Phone
(610) 359-9130
Quality
Personal Touch Childcare Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes the director as insensitive and advises parents to keep receipts for cash payments, while another review cites poor supervision and unsafe practices. Despite these concerns, some staff members are praised for being polite and caring.

polite staffcaring staffgood teachers
Address
4801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 431-1985
Hasson Heights Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports an absolutely horrible director and teachers who appear indifferent to children's care, strongly advising against enrollment. The reviewer highlights specific concerns regarding the center's suitability for children with learning disabilities or frequent illnesses, citing an incident where a child recovering from surgery was threatened with removal before their doctor's excuse expired.

Address
255 Park Ave, Oil City, PA
Phone
(814) 677-7587
Quality
Shining Stars Christian Child Care And Learning Ce
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One reviewer states that the center appears to be shut down.

Address
3375 Millers Run Rd, Cecil, PA
Phone
(724) 745-5529
Kidscare Of Pennridge Seylar Elem. Schoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
820 Callowhill Rd, Perkasie, PA
Phone
(215) 230-0345
Quality
Abc Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
109 Emersons Way, Alum Bank, PA
Phone
(814) 839-9916
Quality
Pa Elite All Star Gym, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports that the center lacks knowledge about autism and does not take IEPs seriously, citing statements made by the owner on TikTok. The reviewer urges parents seeking specialized care for autistic children to choose a different provider due to these concerns.

Address
212 S Queen St, Littlestown, PA
Phone
(717) 359-9409
Quality
Swartzfager Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports allegations of teachers yelling at children and notes the absence of cameras. The review also claims the director dismissed a friend's concerns as lies despite the friend having no prior issues.

None mentioned
Address
401 Main St, Shippenville, PA
Phone
(814) 782-2304
Discover The Rainbow
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes the experience at Discover the Rainbow as unprofessional.

Address
610 Avenue H, Matamoras, PA
Phone
(570) 491-1989
Quality
Personal Touch Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes the director as insensitive and advises keeping cash receipts, while noting that some staff members are polite and caring. Another review cites poor supervision and unsafe practices as significant concerns.

Some staff members are described as polite and caring
Address
4828 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 457-7223
Personal Touch Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent criticizes the director for being insensitive and advises keeping receipts for cash payments, while also noting that some staff members are polite and caring. Another review alleges poor supervision and unsafe practices within the center.

Polite staffcaring teachers
Address
6708 N Broad St, # 10, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 549-9544
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.