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Kids First Family Child Care

5.0

Miss having them at their old place. Great with kids and always doing something.

- Dawn

Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, Llc

5.0

My 4 year old son just "graduated" from BJL after being there since he was 6 months old. I cherish his relationship with Taphy, Brianna and La'Asia as his big sisters! Even though his time has come to an end, I know we will keep in touch with them and all the families we have come to know and love...

- Tara

Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

5.0

Discover our world academy provides excellent care for children. The process in booking a nanny was very easy,& affordable. & I would definitely use their services again.

- Jeffery W

Beacon Center for Children

5.0

We enrolled our 3yo son at Beacon 4 months ago and couldn't be happier with our decision. Beacon is a warm, friendly, happy school filled with the kindest, most patient, and caring teachers. Our son is thriving there-he has made great friends, is excited about everything he is learning, and loves...

- Megan

PELA Kids

5.0

It is so hard to leave an infant in the care of anyone but PELA Kids was the best decision for my family. My daughter started when she was 7 months old and has always been clean, changed, fed, well rested and happy when I pick her up. I drop off at 5am and have always been met by upbeat staff who...

- Megan

Drop-in child care in Darby, PA

Creative Minds & Each One Teach One

121 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA

Starting at $25/day


Kids First Family Child Care

Kids First Family Child Care

7922 Westview Ave, Upper Darby, PA

Starting at $140/wk

5.0

(2)

Are you looking for a quality learning environment for your child instead of just a babysitter? Why pay high prices for an overcrowded daycare or nanny when you can have a more personalized and caring environment for an affordable rate?! Hi! My name is Heather and I have been working with...
5.0
"Heather and Lemar are great with our kids! You can tell that they really care about the children and want to help them learn and grow. Heather is so good at coming up with creative projects and activities that the kids love."

Heather R


Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, Llc

Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, Llc

1853 Hoffman St., Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $270/wk

5.0

(15)

Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, LLC is an immaculately kept, PA state-licensed in-home childcare facility that offers a smaller interpersonal environment to ensure we meet the needs of every child by providing your child with QUALITY CARE. When your child has safe, loving, and stimulating child...
5.0
"We could not be happier with our experience at Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care. As first time parents, it was very overwhelming to find the right childcare for our daughter, and we are so grateful that we came across Taphy's in-home day care. From our very first...

Ehren A


Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

2231 Bryn Mawr Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(5)

Our dedicated team is here to provide a safe, nurturing, educational environment for infants, preschoolers, and school aged children. Our children develop positive social skills and values and learn how to discover our world through age-appropriate play, projects and activities. Our goal is to...
5.0
"It's so hard finding great child care now days but when a friend referred me to Discover Our World Academy I was blown away how caring and professional they were all at once!"

Ty P


Beacon Center for Children

Beacon Center for Children

2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $231/wk

5.0

(2)

Beacon Center, in operation for 35+ years provides a warm, nurturing learning environment for children ages 18 months -7 years. Beacon Center offers both full and half day programs, an After School Program as well as Summer Camp. Beacon Center's experienced and friendly staff encourages learning...
5.0
"We enrolled our 3yo son at Beacon 4 months ago and couldn't be happier with our decision. Beacon is a warm, friendly, happy school filled with the kindest, most patient, and caring teachers. Our son is thriving there-he has made great friends, is excited about...

Megan


PELA Kids

150 W 5th Street, Chester, PA

Starting at $165/wk

3.6

(9)

Full Care 24/7 Child Care Center. Participants in the Keystone Stars Program. DHS Regulated. Credentialed Teachers and Staff. OCDEL approved curriculum. USDA regulated meals, flexible hours, child and parent friendly environment. Special needs inclusive, and much more. OPEN 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A...
4.0
"Jus enrolled my child a few weeks ago after reading the reviews i was a little sceptical but have talking to the owner and the directors i got clarity on the issues and i've been surprised at the good job they are doing with my 3 children"

Theresa D


T.I.A. The Journey

T.I.A. The Journey

6908 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA

Costimate: $150/wk

4.0

(1)

A trusted child care and learning center in Upper Darby, TIA The Journey caters to the holistic growth of the child. We believe that children need love and nurture to grow into successful adults, and students experience that with us. Our mission is to provide a safe and educational environment...
4.0
"Love the staff here they always going above and behind for my kids clean and my kids are truly happy"

Lakeisha F


Little 1's First Start Daycare

Little 1's First Start Daycare

2052 S Hemberger St, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $260/wk

5.0

(3)

Little 1's First Start Day Care located in Point Breeze Area, is a immaculately kept, (10 years) PA state-licensed in-home group childcare facility that offers an interpersonal environment to ensure we meet the needs of every child by providing your child with QUALITY CARE. Your child will...
5.0
"Jaxson has been at Little 1's First Start since he was 6 months old and he will remain there until he's ready to start school!! Iyesha and her staff are extremely professional and welcoming and treat us like family. There's never been even the slightest hiccup and...

Jacquelin M


Olympik Tots Early Learning Center

Olympik Tots Early Learning Center

1025 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $315/wk

5.0

(2)

Olympik Tots is a STAR 3 Mandarin and English Bi-lingual Early Learning Center providing safe and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We believe in providing a high quality childcare and after school program to busy parents and their children....
5.0
"My toddler son loves it here. The teachers are very attentive and helpful to the parents."

Jessica B


Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

42 S. 51st Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $188/wk

5.0

(1)

Discovering Minds Early Learning Center is a licensed childcare facility that offers a smaller setting to ensure we meet the needs of every child and provide a nurturing, safe, & stimulating experience. We service children 8 weeks - 12years. Meals are provided. We offer a theater arts for our...
5.0
"The owners have been in the education/ childcare business for over 40 years. They taught my daughter and now they teach my grandchildren. They know how to educate our children!!"

Lashanta T


Tiny Hands Enrichment Center LLC

500 E Ashmead Street, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $225/wk

5.0

(1)

Family Childcare Provider seeking new families. We offer individualized curriculum, all meals included with tuition, hours based on families' needs and reasonable pay. Our max capacity is 6 children to ensure the safety of everyone in contact with each other. We do temperature checks and frequent...
5.0
"I loved this certain miss.Su the teacher/owner works incredibly hard to teach the children as well as strengthen their weak spots if any at all , my child is a tad bit hard headed but miss. Su was able to get through to him and he came home knowing some much, i am...

Nabeelah


Kidz Academy Llc

Kidz Academy Llc

128 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $206/wk

2 locations in the West Philadelphia area offering hours from 6am-midnight. Uptown locations offers hours 630am-6pm. At Kidz Academy we strive to provide the best childcare at each location. We provide, infant and toddler care, A unique Preschool curriculum and before and after care. Pick up...

Elevating Young Mindsllc

Elevating Young Mindsllc

6057 Greenway Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $164/wk

At Elevating Young Minds Learning Academy LLC/Nanny Service, We match qualified trained nannies thought out Philadelphia area, we socialize in infant care, overnight care, nanny helper, pick up and drop to appointments outdoor activities, Daycare temp teachers. All staff are trained in CPR First...

Young Hearts Child Care and Learning Center

Young Hearts Child Care and Learning Center

520 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $176/wk

Located in the heart of South Philly, Young Hearts Child Care & Learning Center was opened in March of 2006 to meet the educational and care needs of the surrounding community. Our mission is to deliver exceptional education, and devoted care for your child in a safe, loving, and nurturing...

Kiddie Cloud Academy

Kiddie Cloud Academy

1018 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $175/wk

Kiddie Cloud Academy is a quality child care center licensed by the state of Pennsylvania .We provide child care and education to infants, toddlers, and preschool children. We Provide a safe and rich learning environment that will prepare your child for a bright future. Our program offers...

Little Ducklings Daycare

715 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $248/wk

Little Ducklings Daycare is a preschool for ages 3-5 where your little ducklings will flourish. Preschool is the first introduction to a lifetime of learning, a journey that should start off on the right foot. Our mission is to provide a wide variety of age appropriate activities, within a routine,...

The Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree

766 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $231/wk

The Joshua Tree is committed to children, infants - thru school-aged, through music, art, and dramatic play. An enriching arts curriculum encourages children to CREATE, PERFORM, and RESPOND to the arts, and helps them to reason and understand the world around them. Arts-based learning also develops...
5.0
"I think this is a great school. My daughter has been at this school for 2 and a half years, she loves her teachers."

Jewel S


Tender Loving Care Nursery

Tender Loving Care Nursery

1622 W Susquehanna Avenue., Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $169/wk

Tender loving Care nursery is an intimate setting for kiddies ages 1-5. We strive to provide nurturing and safe care to our children and we target developmental skills through our play based curriculum.

Count On Me 123 Learning Center

Count On Me 123 Learning Center

5318 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $206/wk

2.6

(5)

Count on Me 123 Learning Center is a state licensed facility located in historic Germantown.COM 123 offers various programs such as infant, preschool, before /after-school,emergency care and Saturday care,available 24hrs.Teachers have associate degrees or higher in early childhood and elementary...
5.0
"I love this Place , so professional , clean and informative . We walked in and my children didn't want to leave . They have been there since( 3) years and plan on staying for cyber school. Absolutely the best , wouldn't trade for the world !!!"

Rowena F


Tiny Dreamers

Tiny Dreamers

509 Parker St, Chester, PA

Starting at $99/wk


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