Best Daycares in Philadelphia, PA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 49 daycares and childcare centers in Philadelphia based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Philadelphia

  1. #1 — Akira Academy Preschool LLC Score: 27/100

    Akira Academy Preschool LLC is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://tours.akirachester.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Akira Academy Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — American Academy for Early Education Score: 27/100

    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 →

  4. #4 — Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  5. #5 — APM Trinidad Head Start Score: 27/100

    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 →

  6. #6 — Bese Saka Academy Score: 27/100

    Bese Saka Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://besesakaacademy.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Big Back Yard Nursery School Score: 27/100

    Big Back Yard Nursery School is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thebigbackyard.net/.

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

  8. #8 — Bright Little Scholars Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Chinatown Learning Center Score: 27/100

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

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

  10. #10 — Center City Jewish Preschool Score: 26/100

    Center City Jewish Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://jewishpreschool.org/.

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

  11. #11 — A Secure Future Academy Score: 25/100

    A Secure Future Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://asecurefutureacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Acelero Learning St Elizabeths School Score: 25/100

    Acelero Learning St Elizabeths School is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: https://acelerolearning.com/region/camden-philadelphia/.

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

  13. #13 — Arch Street Preschool Score: 25/100

    Arch Street Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://archstreetpreschool.org.

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

  14. #14 — Children Of America Chestnut Hill Score: 25/100

    Children Of America Chestnut Hill is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/locations-chestnuthill.cfm.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Akwd Inc Score: 24/100

    Akwd Inc is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.anykidwilldo.org.

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

  16. #16 — Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Score: 24/100

    Bright Horizons at Philadelphia is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.brighthorizons.com/bhp.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Academy for Early Learning Score: 22/100

    Academy for Early Learning is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.aelchildcare.org.

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

  18. #18 — Childrens Images Score: 22/100

    Childrens Images is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://childrensimages.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Alpha House Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Score: 21/100

    Alpha House Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.alphahouseschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Ascend Preschool Score: 21/100

    Ascend Preschool is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://littlejewelslearningdaycare.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Childrens Nest Score: 21/100

    Childrens Nest is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childrensnest.net.

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

  22. #22 — Acclaim Academy Score: 20/100

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

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

  23. #23 — Alphabella Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Alphabella Learning Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://Www.instagram.com/alphabellalearningacademy.

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

  24. #24 — Alphabet Aquarium Score: 20/100

    Alphabet Aquarium is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://alphabetacademy.com/aquarium/.

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

  25. #25 — Andorra KinderCare Score: 20/100

    Andorra KinderCare is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/philadelphia/pa/302100.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Apple Child Care Center Score: 20/100

    Apple Child Care Center is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://applechildcare.org/.

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

  27. #27 — Beanstalk Score: 20/100

    Beanstalk is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.beanstalkschool.com.

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

  28. #28 — Beginnings Learning Center Score: 20/100

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

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

  29. #29 — Beyond Basic Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Beyond Basic Learning Academy is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.btblearningacademy.org/.

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

  30. #30 — Bright Horizons at University City Score: 20/100

    Bright Horizons at University City is a childcare center in Philadelphia, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website:…

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Philadelphia?
Akira Academy Preschool LLC is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Philadelphia based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Philadelphia?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.