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24 Church Daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Browse all 24 church daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Philadelphia

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Alphabet Alley
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    9356 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Alphabet Alley receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and structured learning environment. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, safety, organization, and daily communication via app. Families express high satisfaction and sadness upon leaving the program.

    Caring and attentive staffchild development and academic preparation for kindergartenclean and well-organized facilitystructured routine and activities
  2. 2

    6739 Limeliln Pike, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Parents consistently praise Beasley's Phase II Child Care (also referred to as We Care Learning & Development Center) as an outstanding facility with caring, attentive staff and strong academic curriculum. Children show significant development in academics, speech, and social-emotional growth, with many graduating to kindergarten reading and writing. Parents highlight the welcoming, family-oriented environment and note their children are excited to attend daily.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculum emphasizing readingchild development across all areas (emotionalcognitive
  3. 3
    God'S Garden
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    6035 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    These reviews are not for a daycare center but for Epic Church, a religious congregation in Philadelphia. The facility listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.

    None mentioned - reviews discuss church servicesspiritual communitywelcoming atmosphereand adult programs rather than childcare services
  4. 4

    4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    The Children's Community School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers, play-based learning approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development. Parents highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent outdoor space, and responsive communication from staff. Multiple families report their children have thrived and are excited to attend.

    Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learningsocio-emotio
  5. 5

    1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 17 children

    Half Pint Day Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, thoughtful curriculum, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive academically and socially. The center is particularly noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and maintaining strong communication with families.

    caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging and structured curriculumsmall class sizes with individualized attention
  6. 6

    6222 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Advantage Daycare in Philadelphia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the staff's patience, kindness, and effectiveness in speech therapy services. Parents report significant improvements in their children's speech and communication skills, with children eagerly attending sessions. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized approach to each child's needs are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.

    Patient and skilled therapists (especially Abigail/AbigailAmityand Erin)welcoming and friendly staff
  7. 7
    The Giving Tree
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    232 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Giving Tree is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Philadelphia with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who go above and beyond in supporting both children and families, and highlight the variety of enrichment activities offered. Children are reported to be excited about attending and parents appreciate regular communication and photo updates on their child's progress.

    Caring and attentive teachersstaff go above and beyond expectationsstrong teacher-child relationshipsregular communication and photo/video updates
  8. 8

    1939 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    This listing appears to be for a chiropractic office, not a daycare center. The reviews describe chiropractic and acupuncture services with highly satisfied patients praising the doctors and staff for their professional care and treatment outcomes.

    Attentive and skilled doctorsfriendly and welcoming staffflexible scheduling with extended hoursclean facility
  9. 9

    8107 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

    Ethel Trice Day Care Center is a family-oriented, long-established daycare in Philadelphia with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and nurturing environment that emphasizes character development alongside education.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean and bright facilitiesstrong academic curriculum (phonics
  10. 10

    209 Fairmount Ave, # 215, Philadelphia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Pieces of the Puzzle Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication through daily updates. All reviewers report their children are happy, well-cared for, and making developmental progress in a clean, organized environment. The director Danni and her team are frequently highlighted for treating children and families with respect and genuine care.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsstructured curriculum with educational activitiesdaily photo and video updates

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Philadelphia based on parent reviews

Presbyterian Church Of Chestnut Hill Pre

4.9(17)

8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill is a well-maintained, welcoming community facility that hosts various programs and events for multiple age groups. Reviews highlight its beautiful atmosphere, quality programming including music performances and classes, and strong community engagement. However, the facility lacks adequate security measures at entry points.

Beautifulwell-maintained facilitywelcoming atmosphere

Greater Canaan Church Community Outreach Corp

4.7(17)

2001 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews focus on worship experiences and spiritual leadership rather than childcare services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and praised the welcoming atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment.

Welcoming atmospherestrong spiritual leadershipcommunity atmosphere

True Light Fellowship Church

4.6(20)

6400 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA

True Light Fellowship Church in Philadelphia receives excellent ratings (4.6/5) with all reviews praising the church's worship services, teaching ministry, and pastoral leadership. Parents highlight Pastor Pennock's ability to teach God's Word clearly and the welcoming spiritual community. Note: These reviews appear to reflect church services and events rather than daycare services specifically.

Excellent teaching ministrystrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming fellowship

Calvary Baptist

4.6(20)

6122 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Calvary Baptist is a religious facility in Philadelphia with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews focus primarily on the church services and pastoral leadership rather than daycare operations. Parents praise the Bible teaching, pastoral staff, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Bible-based teachingwarm and friendly environmentmultiple service times available

Christ Of Calvary Covenant Church

4.7(9)

500 S 61st St, Philadelphia, PA

Christ of Calvary Covenant Church in Philadelphia is a religious facility with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and friendly community, though the facility appears to function primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center. Most reviewers highlight the quality of preaching, worship experience, and sense of belonging.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherespiritual and loving environmentquality preaching and biblical instruction

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church

4.7(8)

1040 Oak Lane Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church operates a Before/Aftercare and Summer Camp program (OLASP) that parents praise for its strong community involvement and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviews highlight the welcoming environment, caring staff, and integration with local resources and neighborhood support. The program is noted for fostering a sense of belonging and prioritizing children's overall development.

welcoming communitycaring staff invested in childrencommunity involvement

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Church Daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There are 24 church daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making up 3% of the 929 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Philadelphia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Philadelphia

Showing 24 results

Cathedral Of Praise Community Church
Church Daycare
5
Address
6400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4268
Quality
Nest Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
5
Address
1001 Wet 70th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 927-7195
Presbyterian Church Of Chestnut Hill Pre
Church Daycare
4.9

Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill is a well-maintained, welcoming community facility that hosts various programs and events for multiple age groups. Reviews highlight its beautiful atmosphere, quality programming including music performances and classes, and strong community engagement. However, the facility lacks adequate security measures at entry points.

Beautifulwell-maintained facilitywelcoming atmosphere
Address
8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 247-7887
Quality
Tioga United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
3259 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 225-5283
The Church Of The Living God Daycare Center
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
201 N 61st St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4123
Westminster Mayfair Fresbyterian Church Child Car
Church Daycare
4.8

Westminster Mayfair Presbyterian Church Child Care receives perfect 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming, family-like community atmosphere, friendly staff and members, and quality programming for children and families. Pastor Tom and the church's activities are consistently highlighted as positive aspects of the experience.

welcoming and friendly communityfamily atmospherePastor Tom's messages and leadership
Address
6300 Harbison Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 535-4420
Oak Lane Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church operates a Before/Aftercare and Summer Camp program (OLASP) that parents praise for its strong community involvement and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviews highlight the welcoming environment, caring staff, and integration with local resources and neighborhood support. The program is noted for fostering a sense of belonging and prioritizing children's overall development.

welcoming communitycaring staff invested in childrencommunity involvement
Address
1040 Oak Lane Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 424-4445
Greater Canaan Church Community Outreach Corp
Church Daycare
4.7

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews focus on worship experiences and spiritual leadership rather than childcare services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and praised the welcoming atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment.

Welcoming atmospherestrong spiritual leadershipcommunity atmosphere
Address
2001 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 972-2909
Christ Of Calvary Covenant Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Christ of Calvary Covenant Church in Philadelphia is a religious facility with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and friendly community, though the facility appears to function primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center. Most reviewers highlight the quality of preaching, worship experience, and sense of belonging.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherespiritual and loving environmentquality preaching and biblical instruction
Address
500 S 61st St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 472-5550
Mt Zion United Methodist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews available are primarily about the church facility itself rather than the child care center specifically. Parents express strong attachment to Mt. Zion as their home church, praising its welcoming atmosphere and community significance, though child care services are not directly addressed in the feedback.

Warm and inviting atmosphereStrong sense of communityLong-standing family history with the church
Address
1530-38 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 684-4181
True Light Fellowship Church
Church Daycare
4.6

True Light Fellowship Church in Philadelphia receives excellent ratings (4.6/5) with all reviews praising the church's worship services, teaching ministry, and pastoral leadership. Parents highlight Pastor Pennock's ability to teach God's Word clearly and the welcoming spiritual community. Note: These reviews appear to reflect church services and events rather than daycare services specifically.

Excellent teaching ministrystrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming fellowship
Address
6400 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 548-8505
Calvary Baptist
Church Daycare
4.6

Calvary Baptist is a religious facility in Philadelphia with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Reviews focus primarily on the church services and pastoral leadership rather than daycare operations. Parents praise the Bible teaching, pastoral staff, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Bible-based teachingwarm and friendly environmentmultiple service times available
Address
6122 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 747-9980
Quality
Mt. Airy Baptist Church Child Care Center.
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
1901 E Haines St, # 19, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 424-4800
Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Only one review specifically addresses the daycare, praising it as an amazing experience with affordable tuition and strong teaching/learning environment for a 2-year-old. The remaining reviews focus on the church itself rather than the daycare program.

Affordable tuitionquality instruction and learning environmentwelcoming atmosphere
Address
5001 Spruce St, # 21, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 474-4678
Quality
Canaan Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews consistently praise Canaan Baptist Church Day Care for its welcoming and organized community atmosphere. Parents highlight Pastor Brennan's authentic preaching and biblical knowledge, along with the warm, friendly nature of the congregation. The facility is described as a loving church community focused on faith and fellowship.

Warm and welcoming communityPastor Brennan's preaching and biblical knowledgewell-organized
Address
5430 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 848-8902
Bethany Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.5

Bethany Baptist Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Philadelphia with consistently positive feedback. Reviewers praise the welcoming congregation, inspirational services, and family-oriented atmosphere. The church offers programs for all ages and is noted for community support and outreach.

Welcoming and warm congregationinspirational and uplifting servicesexcellent pastor
Address
5749 Warrington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 726-1410
Christ Lutheran Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.1

Christ Lutheran Church Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback for its nurturing staff, creative curriculum, and safe environment. However, one parent raised serious concerns about management treatment of staff and potential security clearance issues with some assistants.

Nurturing and loving staffcreative and engaging curriculumsafe environment
Address
8300 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 247-7133
Quality
Zion Lutheran Church Child Care
Church Daycare
3.8

Zion Lutheran Church Child Care receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, professional staff communication, and educational activities, though some express concerns about the facility's physical condition and overall environment.

welcoming atmosphereprofessional staffgood parent communication
Address
5307 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 329-9633
Quality
Building Futures Family Center
Church Daycare
1
Address
5305 Germantown Ave, # 15, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 849-9457
Quality
Hope Church Pre School
Church Daycare
Address
6738 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 927-7777
Fern Rock Community Baptist Church Ccc
Church Daycare
Address
6714 N Broad St, # 16, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 778-8713
Quality
St Phillips United Methodist Church
Church Daycare

Reviews focus on the spiritual leadership of Pastor Efrain and the welcoming church atmosphere rather than daycare services specifically. Parents praise the faith-based environment and community support.

Spiritual leadershipwelcoming memberssupportive atmosphere
Address
700 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 634-4598
Hope Church School
Church Daycare
Address
6744 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 927-7777
Quality
Hope Church Pre School
Church Daycare
Address
6738-40 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 927-7770
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 24 church daycare daycares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, out of 929 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Philadelphia, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Pennsylvania's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Pennsylvania)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Philadelphia offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 857 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 24 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 46 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Pennsylvania typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Philadelphia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Philadelphia must be licensed by Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.