Best Daycares in Scranton, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Scranton's 52 daycares, 44 (85%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.6 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 24 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Scranton: 4.0 (Sample of 52).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Scranton: 4.0 (Sample of 24).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Scranton: 3.6 (Sample of 52).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Scranton?
- There are 52 licensed child care providers in Scranton.
- What percentage of Scranton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 85% of Scranton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Scranton?
- 24 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Scranton.
- How do Scranton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Scranton daycares average 4.0 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