Best Daycares in Hershey, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hershey's 11 daycares, 1 (9%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Pennsylvania's average of 21%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hershey. 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 Hershey
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hershey: 2.8 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hershey: 2.5 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hershey: 3.2 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hershey?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Hershey.
- What percentage of Hershey daycares have high quality ratings?
- 9% of Hershey daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Hershey?
- 10 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Hershey.
- How do Hershey daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Hershey daycares average 2.5 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