Child Daycare & PreschoolsYork, PA

York Day Nursery

4(8 reviews)

About

York Day Nursery is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 450 E Philadelphia St, York, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

York Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families, with most parents praising the caring, professional staff and strong educational environment. Multiple long-term families have enrolled multiple children at the center. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about staff management practices and workplace conduct.

Caring and professional staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsfamily-oriented atmosphereexperienced teachers including male role modelsgood communication with parentschildren well-prepared for kindergartenconsistent staffsafe environmentcommunity connections
Staff management concernsreported hostile work environment for teachersunprofessional public behavior by director and staff

Recent Reviews

6 months ago

Went to this daycare from 94-97 starting back when it was on E Market St. Ms. Schaeffer was my teacher. It was great and so fun. I learned so much in my early days at this school. 10/10.

a year ago

I walked through the door of YDEL every weekday for 7 years for my 3 children. Every person from the top down, including board members were supportive, cared, and took the time to really get to know my family. I would recommend them to anyone looking for high quality care.

5 years ago

Much love to this daycare for not only their services, but their kindness, love, respect, understanding and help that made me feel secure that my kids were going to be safe and taken care of. From the moment your child walks in to the moment they walk out it’s nothing but a big smile how they had a great day! I’ve seen them work with difficult kids with such calm and complete professionalism. Most staff are parents, so they understand. Most parents that enroll their kids let them do whatever at home (which shows) but still, they understand. Having a male director and teacher has shifted the atmosphere an even better way as many kids do not have a positive mail role model, and these guys rock! If anyone has something negative to say, I’d be surprised. My now to be 13 year old graduated from preschool there and it was my personal mission for my younger children to do the same. And, so they did! Thank you to ALL the consistent workers that taught and built close relationships with my children, prepared them for kindergarten, fed them, supported them, respected them and brought out the best version of their tiny little being! We love you! Our mission will be to give back to you to continue to give and assist to families like us. Because of you, when I needed it the most, I am forever thankful!!

2 years ago

They chase out good families and teachers/staff. There is no consideration for the wellbeing of the children they are tasked to care for, if the board really cared about the kids they wouldn't terminate/create a hostile work environment for the teachers and staff that do a great job and continue to promote those that don't.

11 months ago

Our youngest child has thrived and grown so much since starting at York Day! We could not be more pleased with the personal connections the teachers have with him, how connected we are to his education, etc.

Frequently asked questions

York Day Nursery is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in York, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 120 children.
York Day Nursery has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 based on 8 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 York Day Nursery, 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 York Day Nursery 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
450 E Philadelphia St, York, Pennsylvania 17403
County
YORK

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
120 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.96742, -76.71847

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4 (Accredited)

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.