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. #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. #2 — Schwartz Preschool Score: 86%

    Schwartz Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.schwartzpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Sunshine Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Sunshine Learning Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sunshinelearningacademy.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Kinder Kollege Score: 86%

    Kinder Kollege is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://kinderkollegepa.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Philadelphia Chinese Academy Score: 86%

    Philadelphia Chinese Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, language school, private school. Website: https://www.philadelphiachineseacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Language school, Private school. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 86%

    Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, language school, home service. Website: http://AmigosPreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Language school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Somerset Academy Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Somerset Academy Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://Www.somersetacademypa.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — The Joshua Tree Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    The Joshua Tree Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://Joshuatreeschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Happy Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Happy Kids Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.happykidsacademyllc.com/.

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

  10. #10 — APM Trinidad Head Start Score: 86%

    APM Trinidad Head Start is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.apmphila.org/.

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

  11. #11 — American Academy for Early Education Score: 86%

    American Academy for Early Education is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.americanacademyee.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Akira Academy Preschool Score: 86%

    Akira Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.AkiraAcademyPreschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — New Achievers Academy Score: 86%

    New Achievers Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://newachieversacademy.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Community Preschool & Nursery Score: 86%

    Community Preschool & Nursery is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cpnphiladelphia.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Bright Little Scholars Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Bright Little Scholars Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brightlittlescholarsllc.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Multi Cultural Learning Center Score: 86%

    Multi Cultural Learning Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.multiculturallearningcenter.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool - Passyunk Score: 86%

    Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool - Passyunk is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: https://micasitapreschool.com/spanish-immersion-preschool-passyunk/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://linktr.ee/smartbeginningelc?fbclid=PAAaZ7dhz2TzHHK_huYt5zPb65zWJaIPPjG1viyathSekyrsCCHP75jFCivF0.

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

  19. #19 — Xiente Willard Annex Score: 84%

    Xiente Willard Annex is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.city-data.com/pa-restaurants/Francis-Willard-School-Annex-A.html.

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

  20. #20 — KinderCare Score: 84%

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — 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 →

  22. #22 — Edison Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Edison Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, high school. Website: http://edisonhs.org/.

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

  23. #23 — Foundations Learning Academy Score: 80%

    Foundations Learning Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://Foundationslearninga.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  24. #24 — CORA Early Years at LaSalle Score: 80%

    CORA Early Years at LaSalle is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.coraservices.org/services/early-childhood/early-years-at-lasalle/.

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

  25. #25 — The Little Explorers Treehouse Score: 80%

    The Little Explorers Treehouse is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://littleexplorerstre.wix.com/mysite.

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

  26. #26 — Kidz R us Score: 77%

    Kidz R us is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidz-r-us-philadelphia.constantcontactsites.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Small Impressions Childcare Score: 77%

    Small Impressions Childcare is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://small-impressions-day-care.business.site.

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

  28. #28 — Young Children's Center for the Arts Score: 71%

    Young Children's Center for the Arts is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.youngchildrenscenterforthearts.org/.

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

  29. #29 — Crayon Corner Learning Center and Preschool Score: 71%

    Crayon Corner Learning Center and Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.crayoncornerlearning.com.

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

  30. #30 — Little Learning Tree Score: 71%

    Little Learning Tree is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.littlelearningtree.com/.

    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.