Best Daycares in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Looking for daycares in Wilkes-Barre? Below you'll find 8 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 8 daycares in and around Wilkes-Barre, spread across 3 ZIP codes. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 8 Daycares in Wilkes-Barre
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 The Schoolhouse Day Care Center
- Address 1428 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
6 Child Development Council of NEPA
- Address 161 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
7 Little Wiggles & Giggles Learning Center
- Address 581 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
How to choose daycares in Wilkes-Barre
- 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 Wilkes-Barre about their experience.
Local tips for Wilkes-Barre
Much of Wilkes-Barre sits in the Susquehanna floodplain behind the Wyoming Valley levee system, so flood insurance and basement waterproofing are common concerns for homeowners.
Scranton is about 20 minutes away, and many Wyoming Valley businesses serve Kingston, Plains, Wilkes-Barre Township and the surrounding towns.
Wilkes-Barre is in Luzerne County, and local phone numbers use the 570 and 272 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Parsons, Miners Mills, North End, South Wilkes-Barre, Heights, Rolling Mill Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Wilkes-Barre do these daycares cover?
The daycares on this list are located in ZIP codes 18702, 18705, 18706. 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 Wilkes-Barre?
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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