Best Daycares in Hazleton, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hazleton's 33 daycares, 12 (36%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Pennsylvania averages of 3.2 on Process and 3.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 10 centers, 14 group child care homes, and 4 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Pennsylvania's average of 21%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hazleton. 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.
Rating Distribution in Hazleton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hazleton: 3.1 (Sample of 33).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hazleton: 2.9 (Sample of 27).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hazleton: 3.0 (Sample of 33).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hazleton?
- There are 33 licensed child care providers in Hazleton.
- What percentage of Hazleton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 36% of Hazleton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Hazleton?
- 10 center-based, 18 home-based providers operate in Hazleton.
- How do Hazleton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Hazleton daycares average 2.9 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