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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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A Child'S Place-Valley Forge Middle Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
105 W Walker Rd, Wayne, PA
Phone
(610) 687-7500
Avon Grove Charter School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
State Rd., West Grove, PA
Phone
(610) 869-9800
Quality
Jennsersville Ymca Kemblesville
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1769 New London Rd, Landenberg, PA
Phone
(610) 842-2609
Vertykes Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1001 Old Cassatt Rd, Berwyn, PA
Phone
(610) 407-7947
Hillendale Elem. School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1850 Hillendale Rd, Chadds Ford, PA
Phone
(610) 643-3962
Quality
A Child'S Place-Hillside Elem. School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
507 Howellville Rd, Berwyn, PA
Phone
(610) 687-7500
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Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy Exton receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents emphasize strong developmental and academic support, excellent communication, and a warm community atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention specific teachers who have made meaningful impacts on their children's growth.

Caring and dedicated staffnurturing environmentstrong developmental and academic support
Address
141 Arrandale Blvd, Exton, PA
Phone
(610) 524-4555
Quality
A Child'S Place-T/E Middle School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
801 Conestoga Rd, Berwyn, PA
Phone
(610) 687-7500
Kindercare Learning Center #073094
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and structured educational programming. Children show genuine excitement about attending and demonstrate measurable developmental progress. The inclusion of meals, diapers, and wipes is valued, though higher pricing than competitor centers is noted.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnoverDirector and staff know children and parents by namesmall classroom si
Address
1154 W Chester Pike, Ste A, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 431-1224
Kindercare Learning Center #073093
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Malvern receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, communication, and developmental progress of their children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct in custody matters and inadequate health monitoring that resulted in undetected pink eye.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong director leadershipexcellent communication with parents
Address
340 Central Ave, Malvern, PA
Phone
(610) 647-7336
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Chesterbrook Academy for its nurturing, educational environment and dedicated staff. Children show strong developmental progress across physical, academic, and social-emotional milestones, with smooth transitions and enthusiastic daily attendance. Administrative leadership and teacher responsiveness are frequently highlighted as exceptional.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartendevelopmental milestone progress
Address
1560 Bradford Rd, Chesterbrook, PA
Phone
(610) 296-6720
Quality
Kindercare Learning Center #303038
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #303038 in Malvern for its caring staff, strong leadership, and positive transformation under new management. The center is noted for attentive communication, individualized attention to children, and creating a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive and develop. Multiple parents report long-term satisfaction and would recommend the facility to others.

Caring and loving teachersstrong and responsive leadership (directors RachelTannie Fenning
Address
65 General Warren Blvd, Malvern, PA
Phone
(610) 647-7709
Willistown Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
365 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA
Phone
(610) 641-1400
Quality
Tommy Tinkers Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
310 Waterway Rd, Oxford, PA
Phone
(610) 998-8011
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The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Wayne receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend, well-supported across all developmental stages, and benefit from personalized attention to their individual needs.

caring and dedicated staffwarm welcome atmospherepersonalized attention to each child
Address
95 Crestline Rd, Wayne, PA
Phone
(610) 688-8523
Quality
Kindercare
Child Daycare & Preschools

North Exton KinderCare receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Parents highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, as well as their children's happiness and development at the center.

Caring and enthusiastic staffpersonalized attention to each childregular daily updates and photos
Address
55 S Village Ave, Exton, PA
Phone
(610) 595-5951
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in West Chester receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, strong communication, welcoming environment, and quality educational programming. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and prepared for advancement.

Welcoming and caring director and staffdaily updates and communication with parentssafe and clean environment
Address
1050 Andrew Dr, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 430-0868
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Show N' Tell Nursery Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 S 5 Points Rd, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 692-2416
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Abc Kidz Kare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 692-2245
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Brandywine Ymca Sacc Atwallace Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
435 Dilworth Rd, Downingtown, PA
Phone
(610) 380-0962
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Vfkh Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
865 Main St, Phoenixville, PA
Phone
(610) 935-5041
Caln Elementary School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3609 Lincoln Hwy, Thorndale, PA
Phone
(610) 380-0962
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Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chesterbrook Academy West Chester receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, engaged teaching staff, strong curriculum, and smooth transitions between classrooms. The center is noted for clear communication, individualized attention, and thorough kindergarten preparation.

Caring and dedicated teacherssmooth transitions between classroomsstrong curriculum with enrichment activities (field trips
Address
1220 Ward Ave, Ste 100, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 692-2666
Quality
Brandywine Ymca Sacc At West Braford Elementary Sc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1475 Broadrun Rd, Downingtown, PA
Phone
(610) 384-4903
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Brandywine Ymca-- Reeceville Elem. School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
248 Reeceville Rd, Coatesville, PA
Phone
(610) 643-3962
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West Chester Nazarene Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202 Dean St, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 692-2727
Brandywine Ymca - Beaver Creek Elementary Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
601 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA
Phone
(610) 873-3940
Quality
Just Children
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: These reviews are for Playtime Pet Resort, not Just Children daycare. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the pet daycare facility in Downingtown for excellent care, staff professionalism, cleanliness, and their dogs' enthusiasm about attending.

Friendly and professional staff who know dogs by nameclean and safe facilityexcellent communication with daily reports and photos
Address
989 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA
Phone
(610) 873-3890
Kennett Area Ymca Chaddsford Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
Phone
(610) 444-4962
Quality
Kindercare Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Thornbury KinderCare for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, provides regular communication with parents, and demonstrates strong commitment to each child's learning and development, including children with special needs.

Attentive and patient staffclean facilitystrong director leadership (Kathy/Aliyah)
Address
102 Paddock Ln, West Chester, PA
Phone
(610) 399-9434
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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.