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Best Church Daycare in Scranton, PA

Compare 1 church daycare in Scranton. Average rating: 3.48/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Scranton, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.48/5
Parent reviews
76
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Scranton has 1 licensed church daycare with 76 parent reviews averaging 3.48/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 18510 zip code, averaging 4.87 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Scranton

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
    Day Nursery Association Day Care
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    332 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

    Parents consistently praise DAY NURSERY ASSOCIATION DAY CARE for its caring and responsible staff. They highlight the center's creative teaching methods, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and nurturing environment that produces happy, well-educated children.

    Friendly and responsible staffloving and nurturing environmentcreative and innovative teaching methodsclean facilities
  2. 2
    Jewish Community Center Daycare
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

    The Jewish Community Center Daycare in Scranton receives consistently excellent feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the preschool program, staff expertise, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular recognition for personalized instruction and the ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and comprehensive amenities beyond daycare services.

    Excellent teachers and directorsafe environmentfun and engaging learning activitiespersonalized one-on-one instruction
  3. 3
    Fricchione Day Care Center
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    Marywood University, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    FRICCHIONE DAY CARE CENTER (also referred to as Perry's Academy) receives mixed reviews with mostly positive feedback praising staff warmth, education quality, and child development, but one detailed negative review describing staff instability, medical accommodation issues, and inappropriate social services involvement.

    Caring and loving staffconsistent teacherspersonalized attention and transitionssafe and clean environment
  4. 4
    Mala'S Roots And Shoots Daycare And Preschool
    3.45 score
    3(6)

    2118 Washburn St, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Mala's Roots and Shoots has extremely polarized reviews. One parent reported a positive 2-year experience with helpful staff and a clean environment, but five other parents described serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, billing issues, safety incidents, and lack of food provision.

    Clean and safe environmentaccommodating directorhelpful and understanding staff
  5. 5
    Learn And Grow Early Childhood Center
    3.29 score
    3(12)

    1228 Saint Ann St, Scranton, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Learn and Grow Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff quality, care, and curriculum, while a small number report communication issues and concerns about staff professionalism and child supervision. The facility serves infants through school-age children in a screen-free, curriculum-based environment.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffscreen-free environmentstructured curriculumsmooth drop-off/pick-up

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Scranton

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Scranton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.33avg rating
23 daycares · 10 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Scranton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
185105
4.87
3
185085
4.6
1
185055
1
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Scranton (36–149 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

11

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Scranton based on parent reviews

Infant Care At Covenant Presbyterian Church

5

550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA

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Daycare types in Scranton

Child Daycare & Preschools 23Church Daycare 1

Church Daycare in Scranton, Pennsylvania

There are 1 church daycare in Scranton, Pennsylvania, making up 4% of the 24 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Scranton have an average rating of 3.48 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 76 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Scranton, 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 Scranton

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Infant Care At Covenant Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
5
Address
550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA
Phone
(570) 348-8053
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Scranton, Pennsylvania, out of 24 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Scranton have an average Google rating of 3.48 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 36% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Scranton, 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
Scranton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Scranton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Scranton 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.