Child Daycare & PreschoolsApollo, PA

Small World Day Care

3.2(7 reviews)

About

Small World Day Care is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 4384 State Route 66, Apollo, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Small World Day Care receives highly polarized reviews with parents divided between praising the facility's educational programs, staff care, and consistency versus reporting serious concerns about staff behavior, aggression toward children, and unprofessional conduct. Multiple reviewers describe positive long-term experiences with well-prepared children and nurturing environments, while others report witnessing staff yelling at children, physical aggression, and inconsistent

Recent Reviews

2 weeks ago

My family has had a wonderful experience with this daycare center. My brother first attended starting in 2009, and now my niece has attended off and on as well. It’s been amazing to see the consistency, care, and dedication they’ve maintained over the years. The daycare and preschool program truly prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Both my brother and my niece were very well prepared academically and socially thanks to the strong foundation they received here. The early education curriculum helped build their confidence, learning skills, and readiness for school in a way that made the transition to kindergarten smooth and successful. The staff has always been caring, supportive, and genuinely invested in the children’s growth and development. It’s clear that they focus not just on education, but also on creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids can thrive. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a program that truly sets children up for long-term success.

a year ago

I have been with small world daycare for roughly 8 years now. My oldest and youngest have both attended here and I couldn’t be more thankful for the way they’ve treated my girls. Not only did they play but they had the opportunity to learn and make so many milestones within their preschool program. All the rooms are cleaned on a consistent basis. Their staff have developed such a loving bond with my girls 🥰 again I couldn’t be more thankful for them.

7 months ago

I love this daycare. They are so kind and caring. They take cute pics and send to you and document everything. Couldn’t ask for a better place to take care of my son. Never a fleeting thought that he isn’t well loved here!

2 years ago

if i could give this daycare a -10 i would. very rude stuff, just let the kids free play all day without direction. doesn't care about the kids unless its the staffs kids, expects kids to be PERFECT. not have feelings or do anything kids actually do. my son came home with scratches ALL over him and he kept telling me over and over again that it was the teacher that did it to him. just a horrible experience all together. they act all nice then does nothing but say RUDE things about your kids to other staff when you just walk in the door for pick up or drop off. do not trust these people with your children.

4 years ago

Miss Diane was awesome but the other staff was AWFUL! I walked in on one staff member, miss Jill was in a child’s face screaming and completely lost her temper until she realized I was there when I said snapped around the corner and said something and then she magically turned nice. Then a few weeks later I walked In and the older infant room “teacher” had my son in the corner to the point he couldn’t move, yelling at him and was squeezing his arm so tight it was red! When I went to say something she looked at me with the most awful mad look turned around and walked away without telling why, what he was doing absolutely nothing but then turn around and told another parent what happened with MY son! Both times nobody else even flinched at what happened and they’re CONSTANTLY screaming at the kids. WORST daycare I’ve ever had my children in!

Frequently asked questions

Small World Day Care is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Apollo, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 93 children.
Small World Day Care has a Google rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 7 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Small World Day Care, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Small World Day Care through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
4384 State Route 66, Apollo, Pennsylvania 15613
County
WESTMORELAND

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
93 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.5437, -79.59132

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.