Best Daycares in Pittsburgh, PA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Pittsburgh

  1. #1 — Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center Score: 99%

    Vision & Mission

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Little Explorers Learning Academy Score: 89%

    Learning Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Cyert Center for Early Education Score: 89%

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Carlow Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    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: 86%

    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: 86%

    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: 86%

    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 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    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 →

  9. #9 — Unity Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  10. #10 — Kingdom Kids Nursery School Score: 86%

    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 →

  11. #11 — Nurxery Christian Academy Score: 86%

    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 →

  12. #12 — Brookline Sprouts Preschool and Child Care Center Score: 86%

    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 →

  13. #13 — Mt. Lebanon Montessori School Score: 86%

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — St Paul's Episcopal Nursery School Score: 86%

    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 →

  15. #15 — Beth Shalom Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    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 →

  16. #16 — Carriage House Children's Center Score: 86%

    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 →

  17. #17 — Cyert Center for Early Education Score: 86%

    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 →

  18. #18 — Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School Score: 86%

    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 →

  19. #19 — Toddlers Patch Score: 84%

    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 →

  20. #20 — Aspire Nursery School Score: 80%

    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 →

  21. #21 — PPS Early Childhood Score: 80%

    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 →

  22. #22 — Crafton Heights Community Preschool Score: 80%

    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 →

  23. #23 — A Welcome Break Score: 80%

    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 →

  24. #24 — Beverly Heights Christian Preschool Score: 77%

    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 →

  25. #25 — Carnegie Mellon University Children's School Score: 77%

    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 →

  26. #26 — Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 Score: 71%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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

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