Best Child Care in Lancaster, PA
Play. Learn. Grow. Since the early 1970s, U-GRO Learning Centres have proudly supported working families across Pennsylvania. At our schools, we plant the seeds that grow into future success for...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
Infants
In our Infant classroom, our littlest learners benefit from a primary caregiver and a warm, cozy environment. Using our exclusive Learn from the Start Infants™ program, we focus on experiences that encourage milestone development and that maintain safety through comprehensive security measures.
Also offers: Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, and more
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Play. Learn. Grow. Since the early 1970s, U-GRO Learning Centres have proudly supported working families across Pennsylvania. At our schools, we plant the seeds that grow into future success for...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
Infants
In our Infant classroom, our littlest learners benefit from a primary caregiver and a warm, cozy environment. Using our exclusive Learn from the Start Infants™ program, we focus on experiences that encourage milestone development and that maintain safety through comprehensive security measures.
Responds quickly
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun,...
Infants
In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.
Beginners
In our Beginner program for ages 2–3, children build confidence and independence through self-help skills like dressing themselves and washing their hands. Teachers support big emotions and encourage curiosity with hands-on activities. Our Links to Learning curriculum builds vocabulary, introduces early math concepts, and helps children begin to use simple reasoning. Spanish is gently introduced, enriching their learning environment.
Also offers: Toddlers, Intermediates, Pre-K, and more
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For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun,...
Infants
In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.
Beginners
In our Beginner program for ages 2–3, children build confidence and independence through self-help skills like dressing themselves and washing their hands. Teachers support big emotions and encourage curiosity with hands-on activities. Our Links to Learning curriculum builds vocabulary, introduces early math concepts, and helps children begin to use simple reasoning. Spanish is gently introduced, enriching their learning environment.
Also offers: Toddlers, Intermediates, Pre-K
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For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun,...
Infants
In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.
Toddlers
We understand toddlers are curious, busy, and full of personality. Our Toddler program channels that energy into meaningful learning. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children explore colors, sizes, early science, and vocabulary while building social-emotional skills and confidence through play and gentle routines. Toddlers begin to participate in a consistent daily schedule, giving them a sense of structure and security. Teachers foster curiosity and independence by encouraging exploration, offering choices, and celebrating successes.
Also offers: Beginners, Intermediates, Pre-K, and more
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The Goddard School of Lancaster is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a dramatic arts studio, an indoor gym, and an outdoor playground with secure fencing....
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom, and more
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At Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool we provide a stable, secure learning environment that fosters a solid foundation for lifelong success. Our Mission is to provide high quality education and...
Daycare
Our daycare program provides a comprehensive, high-quality environment for children of all ages to grow and learn. We combine structured activities with creative play to foster physical, emotional, and cognitive development, ensuring a seamless transition through every early childhood stage.
Infants
Our infant program for babies aged 6 weeks to 12 months provides a gentle, secure environment tailored to individual needs. We prioritize personalized care, sensory stimulation, and emotional bonding to support healthy development during these precious first steps of life.
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
We are a family owned childcare center located in Salem United Church of Christ located off of Marietta Ave in Lancaster, PA.
Infants
infants will begin to meet the basic needs of daily life such as bottle feeding, diaper changes, and individual nap schedules. The staff will begin to work on tummy time and developmental milestones while in the Infant room.
Toddler and Two's
Also offers: Preschool, Summer Camp
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Faith-based childcare center affiliated with the Covenant United Methodist Church offering infant, toddler, and PreK programs. Activities are designed to help children gain social, emotional,...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based child care program for infants, toddlers, and school-age children.
Speaks Spanish
Independent Montessori community serving infants through eighth grade. Program educates the whole child by teaching practical life skills along with academics while enabling an appreciation for...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Online preschool and Kindergarten-readiness programs offering preparation for preschool-age children into Kindergarten and life. Online curriculum is one hour in length and focuses on wellness, fine...
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Play. Learn. Grow. Since the early 1970s, U-GRO Learning Centres have proudly supported working families across Pennsylvania. At our schools, we plant the seeds that grow into future success for...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With U-GRO’s Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
Infants
In our Infant classroom, our littlest learners benefit from a primary caregiver and a warm, cozy environment. Using our exclusive Learn from the Start Infants™ program, we focus on experiences that encourage milestone development and that maintain safety through comprehensive security measures.
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Childcare program serving children and families in the Lancaster area. Teachers provide a balance of educational and recreational activities that focus on school readiness and improving social,...
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Maria's Daycare II is a licensed childcare center in Lancaster County. The facility provides care for young children in a home-based setting.
Speaks Spanish
Un lugar acogedor y muy servicial para todos ustedes y los niños.
Speaks Spanish
Penny Bauer Group Day Care in Lancaster, PA, is a home-based childcare facility that provides care for up to 12 children aged from infancy to 8 years. Operating Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to...
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Jazmin’s Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Konami Group Daycare is a licensed home daycare and education experience for ages from 6 weeks to 15 years.
Speaks Spanish
Kiddie Academy of Lancaster is a licensed child care center offering preschool, pre-kindergarten, toddler care, and other programs located at 251 S Centerville Rd in Lancaster, PA. Contact this...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
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Lancaster Country Day School is a private, secular college prep school located at 725 Hamilton Rd, Lancaster, PA. Established in 1908, it offers coeducational programs from preschool to 12th grade....
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Sacred Heart School is a Catholic PreK-8 school in Lancaster, PA, offering a nurturing environment focused on spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development. Located at 235 Nevin Street, it...
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Located at 2750 Weaver Rd, Lancaster, PA, Montessori Academy of Lancaster offers a unique learning environment for children aged 1.5 to 12 years. The school blends traditional Montessori methods with...
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Located at 935 Columbia Ave in Lancaster, PA, New School Montessori offers a nurturing environment inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori's educational philosophy. Serving ages infant through eighth grade,...
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Located at 521 E Orange St in Lancaster, PA, Resurrection Catholic School is a private Catholic institution offering a Christ-centered education for students from Pre-K to 8th grade. It provides a...
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Lancaster Mennonite School, formerly the New Danville Campus, was a part of a Christ-centered education system in Lancaster, PA. It was established in 1940 and emphasized faith and community. The...
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St. John Neumann Catholic School, located at 601 E Delp Rd in Lancaster, PA, offers a faith-filled educational environment for Pre-K through 8th grade. The school provides a strong academic foundation...
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Yolanda Mejias is a child care home offering daycare programs located in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Segarras is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mariel S Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Burrowes Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1001 E Orange St in Lancaster, PA.
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Lafayette Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1000 Fremont St in Lancaster, PA.
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Wharton Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 705 N Mary St in Lancaster, PA.
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Fulton Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 225 W Orange St in Lancaster, PA.
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Martin School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2000 Wabank Rd in Lancaster, PA.
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Washington Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 545 S Ann St in Lancaster, PA.
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Price Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 615 Fairview Ave in Lancaster, PA.
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Smith-Wade-El Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 910 Hamilton Park Dr in Lancaster, PA.
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Wickersham Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 401 N Reservoir St in Lancaster, PA.
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King Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 466 Rockland St in Lancaster, PA.
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Carter and Macrae Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 251 S Prince St in Lancaster, PA.
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Ross Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 840 N Queen St in Lancaster, PA.
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Hamilton Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1300 Wabank Rd in Lancaster, PA.
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Lafayette Elementary After-School Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1000 Fremont St in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Fritz Elementary is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 845 Hornig Rd in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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10 Hour Care Daycare Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 452 S Duke St in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1740 Pioneer Rd in Lancaster, PA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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FAQs About Lancaster Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Lancaster?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 174 child care providers in Lancaster and 16 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Lancaster?
- According to provider data, $972 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Lancaster.
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Do child care providers in Lancaster speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 13 child care providers in Lancaster that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Lancaster childcare providers?
- The most common language spoken by child care providers in Lancaster is Spanish.