Best Daycares in Lancaster, PA - Updated October 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toddlers

Our age-specific Toddler classrooms offer a stimulating environment for active little learners. Experiences are outlined to guide your child’s development in four main domains: language and literacy, fine motor skills, mathematical thinking, and scientific thinking. Your child will flourish while learning social skills, routine, coordination, and self-control.

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.

Toddlers

Our age-specific Toddler classrooms offer a stimulating environment for active little learners. Experiences are outlined to guide your child’s development in four main domains: language and literacy, fine motor skills, mathematical thinking, and scientific thinking. Your child will flourish while learning social skills, routine, coordination, and self-control.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Toddlers

Our toddler care program for ages 1 to 2 provides a safe, warm space for early exploration. We focus on sensory play, motor skill development, and social bonding, ensuring every child feels secure as they reach key milestones and begin discovering the world around them.

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.

Toddlers

Our age-specific Toddler classrooms offer a stimulating environment for active little learners. Experiences are outlined to guide your child’s development in four main domains: language and literacy, fine motor skills, mathematical thinking, and scientific thinking. Your child will flourish while learning social skills, routine, coordination, and self-control.

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.

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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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