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Best Daycares in Allentown, PA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Allentown's 396 daycares, 175 (44%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 41%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Pennsylvania averages of 3.2 on Process and 3.6 on Structural.

The local market includes 136 centers, 16 group child care homes, and 226 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Pennsylvania's average of 22%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Allentown. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Pennsylvania methodology page for the full breakdown.

396
Daycares
175
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Allentown

76(19%)
99(25%)
179(45%)
37(9%)
5(1%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Allentown: 3.5 (Sample of 396).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Allentown: 3.3 (Sample of 342).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Allentown: 3.4 (Sample of 396).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Allentown

A Childrens Place Learning Center
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abc Childrens Day Care Center
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Active Learning Centers Fogelsville
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Active Learning Centers Fogelsville
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Baez Giron Day Care Corp
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Baez Giron Day Care Corp
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Batista Family Daycare
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beato Family Day Care
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beato Family Day Care
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bridgeside Estate
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Caring Learning Center Llc
Allentown, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Allentown?
There are 396 licensed child care providers in Allentown.
What percentage of Allentown daycares have high quality ratings?
44% of Allentown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 41% statewide in Pennsylvania.
What types of childcare are available in Allentown?
136 center-based, 242 home-based providers operate in Allentown.
How do Allentown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Allentown daycares average 3.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Pennsylvania statewide average of 3.2.
Is there financial help for childcare in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Pennsylvania

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