Best Daycares in Allentown, PA
Looking for daycares in Allentown? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Daycare centers for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Check the center's Pennsylvania DHS certification and Keystone STARS rating, and ask about staff-to-child ratios.
This guide lists 10 daycares in and around Allentown, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 5 link to their own website, 8 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Daycares in Allentown
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Tanya Hinds Family daycare
- Address 738 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (610) 802-0886
Opening hours
| Mon | 7:30 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7:30 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM-8 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM-6 PM |
| Sun | 8 AM-5 PM |
2 Child Time Learning Daycare
- Address 1819 Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18104
- Phone (484) 538-4706
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Closed |
3 Kula Children's Center
- Address 1722 S 4th St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (484) 350-3557
- Website kulachildren.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 6 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 6 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 6 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 6 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 6 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 7 AM-6 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-6 PM |
4 Nunez Family Day Care
- Address 1437 Union St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (484) 957-9233
- Website instagram.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | 4:30 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
5 Little tykes learning center of allentown
- Address 1248 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (835) 204-6021
- Website wa.me
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | 4:30 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
6 KR Early Learning Center
- Address 1740 Lynnwood Rd suite 1, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (484) 355-5895
- Website krearlylearningcenter.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
7 Happy Faces Daycare 1
- Address 232 N 4th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (484) 871-0152
Opening hours
| Mon | 5 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 5 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 7 AM-5 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
8 Sweet Home Daycare and Learning
- Address 882 N Halstead St, Allentown, PA 18109
- Phone (201) 375-7500
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
9 Franco Day Care
- Address 215 Ridge Ave, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (347) 873-6614
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Closed |
10 Anyely Day Care
- Address 326 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102
- Phone (347) 283-1637
- Website anyelydaycare.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
How to choose daycares in Allentown
- For child care, check certification on Pennsylvania's DHS Child Care Provider Search and the Keystone STARS rating.
- Visit in person and watch how staff interact with the children.
- Ask about staff-to-child ratios, background checks and first aid training. Pennsylvania requires clearances for anyone working with children.
- Check the pickup policies, schedule flexibility and the full cost, including registration fees.
- Talk to other parents in Allentown about their experience.
Local tips for Allentown
Allentown requires contractors doing work in the city to be licensed with the city and to pull permits through the Department of Building Standards and Safety, in addition to the state Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Allentown sits right next to Bethlehem and Easton, and many Lehigh Valley businesses serve the whole region, so a provider based a few miles away in Whitehall or Emmaus may still cover your address.
Allentown is in Lehigh County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, West End, East Side, South Side, Old Allentown, Old Fairgrounds, Mountainville, Midway Manor.
Frequently asked questions
Which daycares in Allentown are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Tanya Hinds Family daycare, Child Time Learning Daycare, Kula Children's Center, KR Early Learning Center, Happy Faces Daycare 1, Sweet Home Daycare and Learning. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Allentown do these daycares cover?
The daycares on this list are located in ZIP codes 18102, 18103, 18104, 18109. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
How do I check a daycare's record in Pennsylvania?
Use the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Care Provider Search to see a provider's certification, inspection results and Keystone STARS level.
What clearances do child care workers need in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires a PA State Police criminal record check, a Child Abuse History clearance and an FBI fingerprint check for people who work with children.
Is there help paying for child care in Allentown?
Pennsylvania's Child Care Works program helps eligible families pay for child care, and Pre-K Counts offers free pre-kindergarten to eligible 3- and 4-year-olds.
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