Best Daycares in Upper Darby, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Upper Darby's 48 daycares, 11 (23%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 2.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 34 centers, 3 group child care homes, and 10 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 Upper Darby. 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 Upper Darby
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Upper Darby: 3.1 (Sample of 48).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Upper Darby: 2.6 (Sample of 45).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Upper Darby: 3.1 (Sample of 48).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Upper Darby?
- There are 48 licensed child care providers in Upper Darby.
- What percentage of Upper Darby daycares have high quality ratings?
- 23% of Upper Darby daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Upper Darby?
- 34 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Upper Darby.
- How do Upper Darby daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Upper Darby daycares average 2.6 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