Best Daycares in Upper Darby, PA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 4 daycares and childcare centers in Upper Darby based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Upper Darby

  1. #1 — Fairy Tale Academy Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Treasure Island Academy III Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids Score: 14/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10275448578. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Preschool Academy Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Upper Darby?
Fairy Tale Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Upper Darby?
Childcare costs in Upper Darby 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.