Best Daycares in Williamsport, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Williamsport's 29 daycares, 17 (59%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 3.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.7 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 19 centers, 1 group child care home, and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Pennsylvania's average of 21%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Williamsport. 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 Williamsport
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Williamsport: 3.7 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Williamsport: 3.4 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Williamsport: 3.7 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Williamsport?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Williamsport.
- What percentage of Williamsport daycares have high quality ratings?
- 59% of Williamsport daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Williamsport?
- 19 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Williamsport.
- How do Williamsport daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Williamsport daycares average 3.4 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