Best Daycares in Philadelphia, PA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Philadelphia based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Philadelphia

  1. #1 — Education Nation Learning Academy Score: 23/100

    Premier Montessori-Inspired Early Childhood Center

    Programs: Daily Care Routines:, Developmental Milestones:, Sensory Exploration:, Emotional Bonding Attachment:, Early Communication:, Safe Clean Environment:, Parent Partnership Communication:, Education Nation Learning Academy. View full profile →

  2. #2 — KinderCare Score: 22/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — TLC TOO of the Northeast Community Center for MH/MR Score: 19/100

    Early Intervention Program - Northeast Community Center for Behavioral Health

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Moonstone Preschool Score: 18/100

    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 →

  5. #5 — Totally Tots Inc. Score: 17/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/439879441. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Teachable Moments Childcare Score: 17/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — Fishers of Knowledge LLC Score: 12/100

    Parked Domain name on Hostinger DNS system

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Philadelphia?
Education Nation Learning Academy 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.