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Top Daycare Centers in Philadelphia

1

Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Navy Yard

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

★★★★☆
4.7/5

Bright Horizons at Philadelphia Navy Yard offers a comprehensive early education curriculum focused on whole-child development. The center features state-of-the-art facilities with age-appropriate learning environments, certified early childhood educators, and a research-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning. Safety protocols include secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and rigorous health and cleanliness standards. The center serves families from across Philadelphia with flexible scheduling options and nutritious meal programs.

Experience:15 years
Reviews:48 parent reviews
4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KKindergarten PrepSummer Camp
2

The Goddard School of Philadelphia (Center City)

Goddard Systems, Inc.

★★★★☆
4.6/5

The Goddard School in Center City Philadelphia provides a play-based learning environment with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. Features include low student-teacher ratios, degreed early childhood educators, and customized learning plans. The facility includes secure indoor classrooms and outdoor play spaces, with emphasis on safety through controlled access entry and comprehensive emergency protocols. The school serves diverse Philadelphia families with extended hours and enrichment programs in music, art, and foreign language.

Experience:12 years
Reviews:62 parent reviews
1701 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KBefore/After School CareSummer Camp
3

Primrose School of Old City

Primrose Schools

★★★★☆
4.8/5

Primrose School of Old City delivers the Balanced Learning® curriculum, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with character development and life skills. The school features purpose-built classrooms, certified teachers with ongoing professional development, and advanced security systems including biometric entry. The curriculum emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts while maintaining small class sizes for individualized attention. Located in historic Old City, the center serves Philadelphia families with comprehensive health and safety protocols, including nutritional meal planning and regular developmental assessments.

Experience:10 years
Reviews:55 parent reviews
125 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CareEarly PreschoolPreschoolPre-KAfter School Care