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We have 60 preschools in Darby, PA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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9 CHESTER PIKE DARBY, PA

5.0(1)

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_TIRMA is a nurturing, family-oriented daycare dedicated to helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and inspiring environment. We offer a comprehensive early childhood program that includes hands-on learning activities, creative play, and social development designed to support each child's unique needs. What sets us apart is our experienced, compassionate team and our commitment to individualized attention. We provide essentials like free diapers and nutritious meals to make childcare easier for families. Our curriculum blends structured educational activities with free play, fostering both cognitive and emotional development in a fun and engaging way. Our bright, spacious facilities feature secure outdoor play areas and age-appropriate classrooms to encourage exploration. E_TIRMA is CCIS-accepted, and we’re open early and late to meet the needs of working parents. At E_TIRMA, we’re here to support your family every step of the way!

Alicia X. says "Great communication, teamwork and leadership"

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Tender Years Preschool

521 Walnut St Darby, PA

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Welcome to Tender Years Preschool, a quality learning center located in Darby PA - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. Our full-time childcare center offers the finest facilities available for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our Pre-K program is designed for 4-1/2 to 5-year-olds to prepare them for their all important school years ahead. We offer an extensive school-age program for before and after school and planned activities to keep them busy with age appropriate groupings of ages 5 to 7-year-olds and 8 to 12-year-olds.

Tasha M says "I toured Tender Years Preschool and enrolled on the spot. I'm a new mom and I wasn't looking forward to putting my daughter in daycare. The center is always...

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Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center

705 Macdade Blvd Darby, PA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center is a local daycare facility that offers a wide range of child care services geared for preschoolers and school-age kids. Located in Darby, PA, the company admits children ages six weeks to 12 years old. Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center also offers a 10-week summer camp program.

Stephanie B says "Excellent Childcare Facility. Well rounded staff and family oriented."

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Mommy's Daycare

134 Summit Street Darby, PA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare

Tirzah C says "This Daycare is a safe enviroment for parents to welcome in their children. Children can learn, laugh,and play. Excellent with children service, and care...

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The Joshua Tree Learning Academy

401 CHESTER PIKE DARBY, PA

< 1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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Committed to Teaching Children Through Music, Art, and Dramatic Play. Our enriching arts curriculum encourages children to create, perform, and respond to the arts, and helps them to reason and understand the world around them. Art-based learning also develops self discipline, creativity, and confidence that will help children to succeed in school and life.
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507 Macdade Blvd Apt#3 Darby, PA

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I am a people person and I love children. I have been babysitting eight children from diverse age groups and backgrounds. I have ten years of experience babysitting. I am a trustworthy and honest person. I am a non-smoker. I enjoy taking care of children like they were mine. I have my CPR, EKG, Companion Aide, and Food Service certifications. I attend Penn State University. I also attend Nazarene Church of God. I am a Sunday School Assistant Teacher. I like to have fun with children.
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Children's Garden

301 S 3rd St Darby, PA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Children's Garden creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
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Happy Faces Family Childcare

110 N 2nd St Darby, PA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Happy Faces Family Childcare is a childcare and learning facility established in 2010 to serve the families living in Darby, Pennsylvania. It provides a safe, clean and healthy place where children can learn, play, explore and discover. It also provides age-appropriate learning materials and activities that enhance and stimulate the children's creativity, imagination, curiosity and desire to learn. Its hours are from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, weekdays.
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Changing Lanes Learning Ctr Inc

1200 Clifton Ave� Darby, PA

< 1 mi

Preschool
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The Mission of Changing Lanes Learning Center is to engage children in a challenging educational program guided by the highest of values, especially those of respect for all people and peaceful problem solving. We treasure each child and cultivate creative, compassionate, and capable individuals. Each child will have comfort in knowing that they will have their needs met be it socially, emotionally, academically, or physical. Our program supports academic growth and the beliefs that all children should feel empowered.
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The Joshua Tree Learning Academy

401 CHESTER PIKE DARBY, PA

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LITTLE TOTZ ACADEMY

105 N SPROUL RD BROOMALL, PA

5.0(2)

7 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
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Little Totz Academy is located in Broomall, our daycare and childcare program offers a wonderful, safe, nurturing environment where your child can learn, play, and grow. At Little Totz Academy, we are committed to giving personalized care, ensuring that each child receives the attention and commitment they need. Our commercial-center daycare has child care programs that include a variety of educational and recreational activities that are tailored to meet diverse needs and designed to promote early childhood development. Here are 7 keys you should keep an eye out for when looking for childcare in Broomall. The center must have friendly teachers, a knowledgeable set of staff, mentally stimulating and safe activities, an easy to use enrollment and waitlist system, lots of options for interaction with other kids, and a location near your home or work. Here at Little Totz Academy we check all of those boxes. You can call us at Little Totz Academy during standard business hours to get more info and to set up a tour. Thank you!

Care Member says "We’ve had an amazing experience with Little Totz academy. The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and professional. They create a warm, safe, and...

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ANCONA MONTESSORI SCHOOL WYNNEWOOD

630 CLOTHIER RD WYNNEWOOD, PA

5.0(3)

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
At Ancona Montessori School we lead with love and kindness. It is our philosophy that when a child feels safe and cared for it allows them space to learn and grow. We have a focus on Montessori methods as a foundation to learning , but also provide some traditional strategies so the child can have a well-rounded base for learning. We have an outside music teacher come into the school to provide an additional aspect of learning through music, complete with a curriculum that can also be implemented at home. We provide a warm and nurturing place for all children to thrive.

Mark X. says "Kathy is great! She is very understanding when it comes to my child and his needs! My son is doing prefect there! "

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KIDZ KONNECTIONZ EDUCATIONAL CENTER

2532 S 13TH ST # 34 PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Special needs
Academic
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Kidz Konnectionz provides an inclusive based educational curriculum. Our center is geared to all children. We are also a center that provides support to children with intellectual disabilities and special needs. Hours of Operation: MON 7am-6pm TUES 7am-6pm WED 7am-6pm THURS 7am-6pm FRI 7am-6pm  ​ SERVICES PROVIDED: Subsidy Accepted Private Pay Transportation Provided Before & After School Care Summer Camp Drop In Services Free Meals Certified Teachers Homework Help & Tutoring Extended Hours

Leatrice E. says "When my son went here we were struggling so hard, they helped up discovered that he has ADHD and because of them we were able to figure out how to...

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Chesterbrook Academy (Washington Square)

510 WALNUT ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Our dedicated teachers support each student, helping them feel valued, confident, and excited to learn!

Care Member says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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MOTHERLY LOVE CHILDCARE

2925 E Thompson St PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our mission is to provide quality care in a safe loving environment where we focus on developmental skills and molding children minds academically with appropriate learning through play experiences

Care Member says "My after schooler loves his new center. Its always clean in there and my son's homework is always done when I pick him up. The staff are really nice,...

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MISS ANNETTES CREATIVE NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN

801 PAXON HOLLOW RD BROOMALL, PA

5.0(3)

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
Who: Miss Annette's Creative Nursery and pre - Kindergarten What: Seeks students 3 to 5 y/o Where: in the Broomall/Media area Why: For FUN, LEARNING, ADVENTURE in a rural setting When: Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m 32 hrs per week How much: Prices on request. Pls class 610-356-6070 What else: Degreed, certified teachers and experienced helpers; nurse (BSN, R.N) on premises all day. Set partly in an original 2-story barn (loft and balcony) with additional separate buildings for Toddlers and Infants. Original summer home of Atwater Kent, for whom there is a museum in Phila (Radio pioneer) Extensive natural outdoor playgrounds on 1+ acres of fenced-in, shaded space. Large enclosed sandboxes; picnic tables in areas shaded by large trees. Natural gardens (butterfly bushes), lamb's ewe plot; plants (Creeping Myrtle, Rhododendron bushes) Spigots to accommodate benign water play in summer: splash pad, water table. Large, tree-lined drive with ample parking. Fenced area to separate ages, abilities. Gated access to large public junior high school. Paved playing, trike-riding area;

Katie F. says " They are transparent about our kids behavior, they let us know what we can do to improve. I have 3 kids in the school, and we really love how good they...

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Little 1's First Start Daycare

2052 S Hemberger St Philadelphia, PA

5.0(3)

4 mi

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 receive safe, loving, and stimulating child care that you can count on, which gives you peace of mind while your at work. You know that your child is receiving the kind of care children need to be healthy, happy, and successful. We pride ourselves in QUALITY CARE as it is essential to a child's brain development, and school readiness. We encourage each child to express themselves through language, art, music and physical activity. With an emphasis on learning through play and music, and incorporate a curriculum where your child will build socialization and self-help skills that will enhance their self-esteem and self-confidence, preparing them for a lifetime of learning. We believe in creating a nurturing, fun-loving, safe environment for your children. Our Model is Learning Is the First Start To Success - Healthy meals included (breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack) We have listed our qualifications and what we offer below: *State and city licensed for over 10 years. *3:12 teacher/child ratio. *CPR/First Aid Certified. *BS Degree and CDA Certified *All Staff have Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances. *Reasonable rates (we accept CCIS). *Keystone Stars Affiliated - Star Level 4 *Observation/Assessment *App - Notifications Daily About Your Child *Curriculum *Parent Resources *Parent-Teacher Conferences *Family Fun Day - Family Interaction *Trips - Some free/additional cost *Uniforms *Hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (extended care available).

Amber R. says "This family oriented day school is a great place to send any child. I say day school because I found a place where I can drop my child off and know that...

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TALLER PUERTORRIQUENO

2600 N 5TH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Child care
Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. (Taller) is a community-based cultural organization whose primary purpose is to preserve, develop and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture, grounded in the conviction that embracing one’s cultural heritage is central to community empowerment. Taller is also committed to representing and supporting other Latino cultural expressions and our common roots. The Cultural Exploration Program (CEP) is an after-school program that introduces kids to fundamental skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, photography, drama, and more. Divided into two age groups, the Cultural Awareness Program (CAP) includes grades K-5, and the Advanced Cultural Exploration Program includes grades 6-8. An experienced team of bilingual artists, tutors, and staff offer a safe and nurturing environment for kids to develop their creativity, build their self-esteem, and strengthen their academic skill set.

Frances M. says "My 3 kids attended for their summer camp program. It is great, they're amazing and my kids loved going there and still talk about them until now....

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Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

2231 Bryn Mawr Ave Philadelphia, PA

5.0(8)

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 support children's desires to be life-long learners. Our staff is committed to the families we serve, by providing support and encouragement. We also offer nanny care services to families who need care for their children in their homes. Our team is fully capable of caring for your little ones and helping with household chores, so weather you decide to come to us or if you like us to come to you we are able to provide the services you need. We are here to protect, educate and nurture. Benefits to families working with us: Qualified staff with expertise in childcare development. Provides educational instruction for your children. Tax deductible at the end of the year. Industry knowledge &amp; professionalism. All Staff have clear background checks, child abuse clearance, fingerprint FBI check, excellent references and years of experience.

Care Member says "I Used this Nanny care service for the first time & I am overly satisfied ! I was last minute & very nervous ! They assured me that I was in good hands...

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BILINGUAL IMMERSION PREPARATORY

2346 E ALLEGHENY AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(2)

10 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Bilingual Immersion Preparatory Academy offers a Spanish Immersion curriculum that builds early literacy, math, social-emotional growth, and cultural awareness. Children learn through structured lessons and creative play, gaining confidence as bilingual learners. With small class sizes, certified teachers provide personalized attention to support each child’s strengths and needs. The academy is owned and directed by a retired principal with decades of educational leadership, ensuring high standards and a safe, nurturing environment. Families choose us because we combine quality instruction, cultural enrichment, and individualized care, preparing children for success in school and life.

Fatima X. says " She is very thorough with the kids. She is very caring and make sure that kids feel good and include. She tolerates no bullying."

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Darby, PA

Preschools in Darby, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

END TIME REMINDER MINISTRIES ACADEMY

Great communication, teamwork and leadership

- Alicia X.

Tender Years Preschool

I toured Tender Years Preschool and enrolled on the spot. I'm a new mom and I wasn't looking forward to putting my daughter in daycare. The...

- Tasha M

Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center

Excellent Childcare Facility. Well rounded staff and family oriented.

- Stephanie B

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Darby, PA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Darby, PA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Darby, PA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Darby, PA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Darby, PA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Darby, PA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Darby, PA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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