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 — Mushroom Family Learning Center Score: 91%

    Individual Growth in a Shared Environment

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Little Explorers Learning Academy Score: 89%

    Learning Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Cyert Center for Early Education Score: 89%

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Carlow Early Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Small Wonders at the UPMC Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Shady Lane School Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — A Place To Grow Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Unity Preschool Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Kingdom Kids Nursery School Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Nurxery Christian Academy Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Brookline Sprouts Preschool and Child Care Center Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Mt. Lebanon Montessori School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — St Paul's Episcopal Nursery School Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Beth Shalom Early Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Carriage House Children's Center Score: 77%

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

  18. #18 — Cyert Center for Early Education Score: 77%

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

  19. #19 — Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School Score: 77%

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

  20. #20 — Toddlers Patch Score: 76%

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

  21. #21 — Kids & Us Daycare Score: 75%

    Kids & Us Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Aspire Nursery School Score: 71%

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

  23. #23 — PPS Early Childhood Score: 71%

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

  24. #24 — Crafton Heights Community Preschool Score: 71%

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

  25. #25 — Beverly Heights Christian Preschool Score: 69%

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

  26. #26 — Carnegie Mellon University Children's School Score: 69%

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

  27. #27 — Brightside Academy Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — The Learning Bridge Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — L'Asilo Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Ryann's Room Score: 60%

    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.