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Best Before or After School Daycare in Darby, PA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Darby. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Darby, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.26/5
Parent reviews
75
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Darby has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 75 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.The largest concentration is in 19023 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Darby

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
    Hope Community Learning Center, INC
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    21 Main St, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

    NOTE: Reviews provided are for Hope Community Church, not the daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging pastoral teachings, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate the dedicated children's ministry (Kids@Hope) and the church's involvement in community service.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentpastoral leadership and teaching qualitydedicated children's ministry programssense of community and belonging
  2. 2
    Hclc, INC
    4.23 score
    4.4(7)

    21 Main St, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are highly polarized. Most reviewers praise the spiritual atmosphere, welcoming environment, and leadership. One reviewer expresses strong criticism regarding exclusionary practices and alleged judgment of visitors.

    Welcoming atmospherespiritual environmentcaring leadershipinclusive community feel
  3. 3
    Children'S Garden Vi
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    600 Macdade Blvd, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Children's Garden VI receives mostly positive reviews praising staff consistency, cleanliness, and ability to accommodate family schedules. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about staff qualifications, safety issues with transportation, high turnover, and unprofessional behavior toward children.

    Competitive pricinghigh staff qualifications (90% degreed for STAR 4 status)professional cleaningchild happiness
  4. 4
    Today'S Child
    3.25 score
    3(15)

    328 Main St, Darby, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Today's Child receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise caring staff, developmental progress, and good communication, while negative reviews cite unrealistic expectations for toddlers, unprofessional management, billing issues, staff rudeness, high turnover, and serious concerns about child safety and supervision.

    Caring and supportive staffdevelopmental progress in childrenfun activitiesgood communication with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Darby

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.26avg rating
18 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Darby zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1902319
4.26
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Darby (12–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Darby

Child Daycare & Preschools 18Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Darby, Pennsylvania

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Darby, Pennsylvania, making up 5% of the 19 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 Darby have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.26 stars. Our analysis covers 75 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Darby

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Community Ymca School Age At St. Joe'S
Before or After School Daycare
Address
502 Woodlawn Ave, Darby, PA
Phone
(610) 623-7900

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Darby, Pennsylvania, out of 19 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 Darby have an average Google rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Darby, 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
Darby offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Darby for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Darby 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.