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Best Daycares in Swarthmore, PA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Swarthmore's 5 daycares, 3 (60%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 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 4 centers.

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

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Rating Distribution in Swarthmore

2(40%)
1(20%)
2(40%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Swarthmore: 4.0 (Sample of 5).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Swarthmore: 3.5 (Sample of 4).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Swarthmore: 4.0 (Sample of 5).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Swarthmore

The Swarthmore After School Club
Swarthmore, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery
Swarthmore, PA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children and Adult Disabil
Swarthmore, PA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Notre Dame De Lourdes School
Swarthmore, PA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School
Swarthmore, PA
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Swarthmore?
There are 5 licensed child care providers in Swarthmore.
What percentage of Swarthmore daycares have high quality ratings?
60% of Swarthmore daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
What types of childcare are available in Swarthmore?
4 center-based providers operate in Swarthmore.
How do Swarthmore daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Swarthmore daycares average 3.5 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

All 5 Daycares in Swarthmore