2 Before or After School Daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lancaster

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

   U-Gro Learning Centre

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   760 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

   U-GRO Learning Centre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight qualified, caring staff, strong leadership from Director Courtney, a nurturing learning environment, and excellent communication through their classroom app. Parents report their children have thrived across all age groups from infants through kindergarten.

   Qualified and caring teachersprofessional director who knows children by namesafe and clean
2. 2

   Bountiful Blessings Early Education & Academics

   4.59 score

   4.8(14)

   115 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

   Bountiful Blessings Early Education & Academics in Lancaster, PA receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the center's supportive approach to families facing financial difficulties and report their children are safe, happy, and making academic progress.

   Caring and professional staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication via Procare and Brightwheel appsaccommodating with tuition difficulties
3. 3

   Bright Side Baptist Church

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 198 children

   Bright Side Baptist Church is a highly-rated religious facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with consistently positive reviews (all 5/5 stars). Reviews highlight the welcoming community, strong spiritual leadership, and active involvement in serving families and the broader community.

   welcoming and kind staffstrong Bible teachingcommunity service opportunitieschildren's programs
4. 4

   San Juan Bautista Learning Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   425 S Duke St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

   San Juan Bautista Learning Center is a Catholic church in Lancaster that offers bilingual services in Spanish and English. Parents praise the welcoming worship environment, kind staff, and community services including a thrift store and catechism classes.

   Bilingual servicescaring staffclean facilitiesmeaningful worship experience
5. 5

   College Hill Children'S Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   417 W Frederick St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 213 children

   Parents consistently praise College Hill Children's Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who create a strong sense of community. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate significant developmental progress, and transition smoothly between age groups. The center is well-prepared academically, with strong administrative leadership and responsive communication with families.

   Warm and caring staffpersonalized attention to each child
6. 6

   Open Arms Christian Child Care Center

   4.54 score

   4.7(17)

   140 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

   Open Arms Christian Child Care Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting caring and patient staff, strong academic preparation, Christian values, and significant child development progress. Parents express strong satisfaction and would recommend the facility to others.

   Caring and patient teachersChristian foundationclean and safe facilitystrong academic curriculum
7. 7

   Covenant Child Care Center

   4.49 score

   4.7(12)

   110 N Mulberry St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

   One parent gave a brief positive review of the daycare. However, most reviews appear to be about the church facility itself rather than the daycare services, making it difficult to assess the daycare program specifically.

   Parent reported it is a great daycarewelcoming atmospherewell-maintained facility
8. 8

   Lancaster Day Care Center

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   150 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children

   Parents consistently praise Lancaster Day Care Center (also called Lancaster Early Education Center/LEEC) for its safe, clean, and well-organized environment with qualified staff who focus on child development and emotional regulation. All reviewers highlight the center's structured approach, in-house food preparation, age-appropriate activities, strong parent communication, and nurturing atmosphere that helps children thrive. Multiple long-term families and parents recommend it as the best daycare option in the Lancaster area.

   Safe and supportive environmentconsistent standards and clear rulesclean and organized facilityin-house food preparation
9. 9

   The Mix At Arbor Place

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   520 North St, Lancaster, PA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   The Mix at Arbor Place is a school-based program in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, quality educational and enrichment activities, and strong community involvement. The program offers before and after-school care, homework assistance, summer programs, and extracurricular activities like yoga.

   Intentional teachingrespectful staffcaring and friendly employeesdiverse activities for children
10. 10

    U-Gro Learning Centre

    4.34 score

    4.5(11)

    3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Parents consistently praise U-Gro Learning Centre for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily, with parents appreciating regular communication, included meals, and a clean, secure facility. Overall experience is described as positive with staff functioning as an extension of the family.

    caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum and school preparationregular parent communication with photos/videosincluded meals

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