For the 2026 school year, there are 1,208 private daycares & preschools serving 176,075 students in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania include Abington Friends School, Sacred Heart Grade School, and Westtown School.
The average tuition cost is $12,666, which is lower than the Pennsylvania average tuition cost of $14,761.
49% of private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked Pennsylvania Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cumberland Valley Christian School ![Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.]( "Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.")
(Christian)
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 1,223 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School ![Goddard School Photo - We have almost an acre of outdoor space for our children to run and play!]( "Goddard School Photo - We have almost an acre of outdoor space for our children to run and play!")
Daycare / Preschool
500 Springhouse Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 232-7939
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 232-7939
Gr: NS-K | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
3930 Farm Drive
York, PA 17402
(717) 430-6085
York, PA 17402
(717) 430-6085
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
51 Marigold Dr
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8735
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8735
Gr: PK-K | 144 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
112 Dickerson Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-4340
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-4340
Gr: K | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
510 Walnut St Ste B1
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-8257
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-8257
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
441 N Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 948-0665
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 948-0665
Gr: NS-K | 11 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3822 Germantown Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 454-9597
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 454-9597
Gr: K | 6 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
906 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Valley Center Pkwy # 200
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 974-9100
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 974-9100
Gr: K-1 | 145 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
695 Good Dr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
Gr: NS-PK | 7 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Manor Dr
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-9085
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-9085
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1560 Bradford Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 296-7200
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 296-7200
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Chesterbrook Academy Audubon
Daycare / Preschool
1001 Surrey Ln
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 666-7001
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 666-7001
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Bethlehem - Easton
Daycare / Preschool
2201 Emrick Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-3220
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-3220
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Catasauqua
Daycare / Preschool
325 Lehigh Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-3838
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-3838
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy College Hill
Daycare / Preschool
417 W Frederick Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 509-1502
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 509-1502
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Drexel
Daycare / Preschool
3201 Race Street, Suite B
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-1390
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-1390
Gr: NS-PK
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
3841 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 428-3029
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 428-3029
Gr: NS-K
Chesterbrook Academy Exton
Daycare / Preschool
141 Arrandale Blvd
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-5554
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-5554
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount
Daycare / Preschool
1363 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 897-9058
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 897-9058
Gr: NS-PK
2301 Harrisburg Pike, Golden Meadows Park
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-5828
Gr: NS-K
Chesterbrook Academy Horsham
Daycare / Preschool
116 Welsh Road, Unit H
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 392-0126
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 392-0126
Gr: NS-PK
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania include Abington Friends School, Sacred Heart Grade School, and Westtown School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
1,208 private daycares & preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $12,666, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,761.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private daycares & preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
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