
Browse 4,289 child daycare & preschools across Pennsylvania. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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Pennsylvania has about 4,599 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
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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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 4,289 |
| Headstart Programs | 13 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 106 |
| Before or After School | 191 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent describes the staff as mean and horrible. The single review provided offers no positive feedback regarding the childcare services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One reviewer states that the center appears to be shut down.
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.
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.
One parent describes the experience at Discover the Rainbow as unprofessional.
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.
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.
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