Best Daycares in Pittsburgh, PA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 42 daycares and childcare centers in Pittsburgh based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Pittsburgh

  1. #1 — Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center Score: 29/100

    Vision & Mission

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Cyert Center for Early Education Score: 28/100

    Cyert Center for Early Education - The Cyert Center for Early Education

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Little Explorers Learning Academy Score: 28/100

    Learning Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Carlow Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Carlow Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.carlow.edu/about/campus-locations/early-learning-center/.

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

  5. #5 — Small Wonders at the UPMC Score: 27/100

    Small Wonders at the UPMC is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://brighthorizons.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Shady Lane School Score: 27/100

    Shady Lane School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.shadylane.org/.

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

  7. #7 — A Place To Grow Learning Center Score: 27/100

    A Place To Grow Learning Center is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://aplacetogrow.net/.

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

  8. #8 — PPS Early Childhood Score: 27/100

    PPS Early Childhood is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://www.pghschools.org/domain/1279.

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

  9. #9 — The Goddard School Score: 27/100

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/pa/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-downtown.

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

  10. #10 — Unity Preschool Score: 27/100

    Unity Preschool is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://unitypresbyterianchurch.org/sundayschool/preschool/.

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

  11. #11 — Kingdom Kids Nursery School Score: 27/100

    Kingdom Kids Nursery School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://Kingdomkidspgh.org/.

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

  12. #12 — Nurxery Christian Academy Score: 27/100

    Nurxery Christian Academy is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.nurxery.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Brookline Sprouts Preschool and Child Care Center Score: 27/100

    Brookline Sprouts Preschool and Child Care Center is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brooklinesprouts.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Beth Shalom Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Beth Shalom Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://bethshalompreschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Carriage House Children's Center Score: 27/100

    Carriage House Children's Center is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.carriagehouse.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School Score: 27/100

    Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.shadysideschool.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Mt. Lebanon Montessori School Score: 26/100

    Mt. Lebanon Montessori School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://mtlebanonmontessori.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Aspire Nursery School Score: 25/100

    Aspire Nursery School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aspirenurseryschool.com/.

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

  19. #19 — St Paul's Episcopal Nursery School Score: 25/100

    St Paul's Episcopal Nursery School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.stpaulsnurseryschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Cyert Center for Early Education Score: 25/100

    Cyert Center for Early Education is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.cmu.edu/cyert-center.

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

  21. #21 — Crafton Heights Community Preschool Score: 25/100

    Crafton Heights Community Preschool is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://chup.org/ps.

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

  22. #22 — Toddlers Patch Score: 24/100

    Toddlers Patch is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://the-toddlers-patch.hub.biz.

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

  23. #23 — Beverly Heights Christian Preschool Score: 23/100

    Beverly Heights Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://beverlyheights.org/parentportal/.

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

  24. #24 — Carnegie Mellon University Children's School Score: 23/100

    Carnegie Mellon University Children's School is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.cmu.edu/athletics/sports/wsoccer/index.html.

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

  25. #25 — A Welcome Break Score: 22/100

    A Welcome Break is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.awelcomebreak.weebly.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 Score: 21/100

    Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.schooldigger.com/go/PA/schools/1917003409/school.aspx.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Brightside Academy Score: 20/100

    Brightside Academy is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bsaECE.com/.

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

  28. #28 — The Learning Bridge Score: 20/100

    The Learning Bridge is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.thelearningbridgellc.com/.

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

  29. #29 — L'Asilo Score: 20/100

    L'Asilo is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.asilogalileo.org/.

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

  30. #30 — Ryann's Room Score: 20/100

    Ryann's Room is a childcare center in Pittsburgh, PA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.ryannsroom.com/.

    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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Pittsburgh?
Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh?
Childcare costs in Pittsburgh 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.