Who is the #1 daycare in Philadelphia?

Moonstone Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Philadelphia based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Philadelphia?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Philadelphia?

Childcare costs in Philadelphia vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Philadelphia, PA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Philadelphia based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Philadelphia

#1 — Moonstone Preschool Score: 87%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6779074218. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#2 — KinderCare Score: 84%

Andorra KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Philadelphia, PA

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — Teachable Moments Childcare Score: 83%

Discover trusted childcare in Philadelphia PA, at Teachable Moments Childcare. Nurturing young minds with a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — Schwartz Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Sunshine Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#6 — Kinder Kollege Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#7 — Philadelphia Chinese Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Language school, Private school. View full profile →
#8 — Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Language school, Home service. View full profile →
#9 — Somerset Academy Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#10 — The Joshua Tree Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →
#11 — Happy Kids Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — APM Trinidad Head Start Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — American Academy for Early Education Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#14 — Akira Academy Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — New Achievers Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#16 — Community Preschool & Nursery Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Bright Little Scholars Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Multi Cultural Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool - Passyunk Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#20 — Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Xiente Willard Annex Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Edison Early Learning Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, High school. View full profile →
#23 — Foundations Learning Academy Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#24 — CORA Early Years at LaSalle Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#25 — The Little Explorers Treehouse Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Kidz R us Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#27 — Small Impressions Childcare Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#28 — Young Children's Center for the Arts Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#29 — Crayon Corner Learning Center and Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Little Learning Tree Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Philadelphia?: Moonstone Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Philadelphia based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Philadelphia?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Philadelphia?: Childcare costs in Philadelphia vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Philadelphia

#1 — Moonstone Preschool Score: 87%

#2 — KinderCare Score: 84%

#3 — Teachable Moments Childcare Score: 83%

#4 — Schwartz Preschool Score: 77%

#5 — Sunshine Learning Academy Score: 77%

#6 — Kinder Kollege Score: 77%

#7 — Philadelphia Chinese Academy Score: 77%

#8 — Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 77%

#9 — Somerset Academy Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#10 — The Joshua Tree Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#11 — Happy Kids Academy Score: 77%

#12 — APM Trinidad Head Start Score: 77%

#13 — American Academy for Early Education Score: 77%

#14 — Akira Academy Preschool Score: 77%

#15 — New Achievers Academy Score: 77%

#16 — Community Preschool & Nursery Score: 77%

#17 — Bright Little Scholars Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#18 — Multi Cultural Learning Center Score: 77%

#19 — Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool - Passyunk Score: 77%

#20 — Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#21 — Xiente Willard Annex Score: 76%

#22 — Edison Early Learning Center Score: 71%

#23 — Foundations Learning Academy Score: 71%

#24 — CORA Early Years at LaSalle Score: 71%

#25 — The Little Explorers Treehouse Score: 71%

#26 — Kidz R us Score: 69%

#27 — Small Impressions Childcare Score: 69%

#28 — Young Children's Center for the Arts Score: 63%

#29 — Crayon Corner Learning Center and Preschool Score: 63%

#30 — Little Learning Tree Score: 63%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Browse Philadelphia daycares by program

Frequently asked questions