5 Before or After School Daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Reading

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

   St. Albans Learning Center

   4.67 score

   5(10)

   2848 Saint Albans Dr, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children

   St. Albans Learning Center in Reading, Pennsylvania receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded educational approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciate the balance of academics, play, creativity, and outdoor activities. The school is commended for strong communication, compassionate staff, and a nurturing environment.

   Kind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalance of play and academicsart and creativity integration
2. 2

   Early Beginnings

   4.64 score

   5(9)

   1459 Moss St, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

   Early Beginnings Daycare in Reading, PA receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong parent communication, and positive developmental progress in children. Director Sandra is specifically noted for going above and beyond.

   Caring and compassionate staffexcellent parent communicationchild development and learning progresssafe and fun environment
3. 3

   Early Beginnings II

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   13 S 4th St, # 15, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

   Early Beginnings II receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and safe environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication between teachers and families, noting that children develop foundational skills like potty training, writing, and social behaviors while feeling happy and well-cared-for.

   Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child communicationcomprehensive early learning curriculumclean facilities
4. 4

   Children'S Journey

   4.6 score

   4.9(10)

   600 Alton Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Children's Journey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong communication through daily updates, homemade meals, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.

   Caring and loving staffexcellent communication via app with photos and activity updateshomemade foodwell-behaved children
5. 5

   Joy Garden Creative Center

   4.58 score

   5(7)

   525 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Joy Garden Creative Center in Reading, PA receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight significant developmental improvements in their children's confidence, independence, social skills, and academic progress. Families appreciate the Montessori-based curriculum, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's needs.

   Caring and passionate staffsafe and nurturing environmentchild development and growthconfidence building
6. 6

   Sweet Little Smiles LLC

   4.58 score

   5(7)

   440 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Sweet Little Smiles LLC is a pediatric dental center in Reading, Pennsylvania specializing in tongue and lip tie revisions. Parents and referring providers consistently praise Dr. Milca for her exceptional clinical expertise, compassionate bedside manner, and collaborative approach to patient care. The office is noted for its child-friendly environment and comprehensive, family-centered treatment philosophy.

   Dr. Milca's clinical expertise in pediatric dentistry and f
7. 7

   Bethany Daycare

   4.58 score

   4.8(13)

   164 Douglass St, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

   Note: The reviews provided are for Bethany Baptist Church, not a daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available for Bethany Daycare in Reading, Pennsylvania.

   None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
8. 8

   Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   2250 Ridgewood Rd, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise Learning Ladder Academy for excellent staff care, strong communication, and structured learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate visible growth in skills and friendships. Multiple parents report switching from other daycares specifically to this center due to superior quality and care standards.

   Caring and warm staffexcellent parent communicationsecure facilitystructured learning combined with play
9. 9

   Sunshine Cottage

   4.51 score

   4.7(13)

   4453 Penn Ave, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Sunshine Cottage is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children are engaged, happy, and receive individualized attention. The center is noted for creative activities, field trips, and going above and beyond in child education and care.

   Caring and friendly stafffamily-oriented atmosphereengaging activities and field tripsindividualized attention due to small size
10. 10

    Albright Early Learning Center

    4.4 score

    4.6(10)

    3040 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    Albright Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational quality. Parents consistently highlight the center's strong social-emotional learning program, excellent communication, and safe facilities that help children thrive from infancy through pre-K. One parent reported dissatisfaction with communication, but this was a significant outlier among otherwise glowing reviews.

    caring and engaged staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong social-emotional learning (SEL) programexcellent communication with daily photos and updates

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