Best Daycares in Harrisburg, PA
Looking for daycares in Harrisburg? Below you'll find 6 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 6 daycares in and around Harrisburg, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 2 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 4 link to their own website. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 6 Daycares in Harrisburg
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 The Children's Garden
- Address 44 West Main Street, Shiremanstown, PA 17011
- Phone (717) 731-1095
- Website tcgpa.org
Opening hours
| Mon | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM-5:30 PM |
2 U-GRO Harrisburg | Union Deposit
- Address 3501 Canby Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- Phone (855) 520-6714
- Website u-gro.com
3 Kidz Quarterz
- Address 5005 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Website kidzquarterz.com
4 Building Blockz Academy
- Address 1871 Center Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Website buildingblockzacademy.com
How to choose daycares in Harrisburg
- 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 Harrisburg about their experience.
Local tips for Harrisburg
As the state capital, Harrisburg is home to most Pennsylvania licensing boards and state agencies, which makes it easy to verify professional licenses or visit agencies in person.
Many businesses that serve Harrisburg are across the river in Camp Hill, Lemoyne and Mechanicsburg, or in the eastern suburbs of Hershey and Hummelstown.
Harrisburg is in Dauphin County, and local phone numbers use the 717 and 223 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, Allison Hill, Shipoke, Bellevue Park, Capitol Heights.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Harrisburg do these daycares cover?
The daycares on this list are located in ZIP codes 17011, 17050, 17109, 17110. 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 Harrisburg?
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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