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Best Daycares in Harrisburg, PA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Harrisburg's 157 daycares, 57 (36%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 41%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 109 centers, 15 group child care homes, and 23 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Harrisburg. 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.

157
Daycares
57
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Harrisburg

25(16%)
32(20%)
79(50%)
17(11%)
4(3%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Harrisburg: 3.4 (Sample of 157).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Harrisburg: 3.1 (Sample of 134).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Harrisburg: 3.4 (Sample of 157).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Harrisburg

A & J Child Development Group Daycare Llc
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A & J Child Development Group Daycare Llc
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angela Oakley
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Avas Garden
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Futures Learning Centers Inc
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons at Psecu
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Minds Early Learning Center
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Capital Area Head Start
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Capital Area Head Start Martin Luther King
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Crosspoint Christian Child Care
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center
Harrisburg, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Harrisburg?
There are 157 licensed child care providers in Harrisburg.
What percentage of Harrisburg daycares have high quality ratings?
36% of Harrisburg daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 41% statewide in Pennsylvania.
What types of childcare are available in Harrisburg?
109 center-based, 38 home-based providers operate in Harrisburg.
How do Harrisburg daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg daycares average 3.1 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

All 157 Daycares in Harrisburg