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
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#1 — Fairy Tale Academy Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Treasure Island Academy III Score: 15/100
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#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 →
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#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.