Lancaster Early Education Center
4.8· 81 reviews
150 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA
Pre-K CountsTakes infantsOpens before 7 AM
5 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)
Preschool & pre-K
Preschools & Pre-K in Lancaster, PA
Many preschools in Lancaster take part in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, for children from age 3 until they start kindergarten. It is free to eligible families.
- preschools and pre-K programs in Lancaster
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- daycare centers
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- take infants
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All preschools and pre-K programs in Lancaster
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Lancaster Recreation Commission
525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA
Pre-K CountsSchool-age onlyOpens before 7 AM6 state visits · 22 rules cited (3 yrs)Lancaster YWCA Child Enrichment Center
110 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA
Pre-K CountsSchool-age onlyOpens before 7 AM14 state visits · 73 rules cited (3 yrs)Owl Hill Learning Center
4.0· 14 reviews313 W Liberty St Suite 1, Lancaster, PA
Pre-K CountsAccepts subsidyMeals provided6 state visits · 33 rules cited (3 yrs)YMCA of the Roses City Center
265 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA
Pre-K CountsSchool-age onlyAccepts subsidy2 state visits · 16 rules cited (3 yrs)YMCA of the Roses Early Learning Academy
252 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA
Pre-K CountsAccepts subsidy1 state visit · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Busy Bees Child Care Center
4.7· 12 reviews794 New Holland Ave Suite D, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM7 state visits · 42 rules cited (3 yrs)Chesterbrook Academy
4.0· 69 reviews132 N Pointe Blvd, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KTakes infantsAccepts subsidy16 state visits · 96 rules cited (3 yrs)Chesterbrook Academy
4.8· 40 reviews417 W Frederick St, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KTakes infantsOpens before 7 AM19 state visits · 117 rules cited (3 yrs)Chesterbrook Academy
4.6· 48 reviews2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM6 state visits · 44 rules cited (3 yrs)Circle of Friends Academy
4.5· 2 reviews625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KTakes infantsAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 30 rules cited (3 yrs)Jenkins School
3131 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 11 rules cited (3 yrs)Kiddie Academy of Lancaster
4.3· 6 reviews251 S Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KTakes infantsAccepts subsidy12 state visits · 47 rules cited (3 yrs)Kids Express Preschool
300 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KAccepts subsidyPosts tuition4 state visits · 42 rules cited (3 yrs)Kindercare Learning Center 073029
4.6· 49 reviews600g Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KTakes infantsOpens before 7 AM7 state visits · 40 rules cited (3 yrs)Kindercare Learning Center 1050
3.7· 33 reviews595 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM27 state visits · 158 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Dreams Childcare Center
4.8· 28 reviews25 E New St, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KSchool-age onlyAccepts subsidy4 state visits · 17 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Lights Christian Academy
3.9· 18 reviews417 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KInfants to school-ageAccepts subsidy10 state visits · 52 rules cited (3 yrs)Malave Child Care Center
4.3· 40 reviews1714 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KInfants to school-ageOpens before 7 AM6 state visits · 30 rules cited (3 yrs)The Goddard School
5.0· 7 reviews715 Indian Springs Dr, Lancaster, PA
Offers pre-KTakes infantsAccepts subsidy2 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Pasitos Bilingual Preschool
5.0· 27 reviews1203 Park City Ctr, Lancaster, PA
Accepts subsidy5 state visits · 32 rules cited (3 yrs)
How this list is made: Lancaster daycares whose Pennsylvania record serves preschool-age children, plus those that say they offer pre-K or whose name says preschool. A daycare without this tag may still run a preschool room; ask.
Preschool and pre-K
Pre-K and preschool costs in Lancaster
- preschools here take part in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
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- By the Pennsylvania license record. It is for children from age 3 until they start kindergarten. It is free to eligible families.
Before you enroll
Choosing a preschool or pre-K in Lancaster
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Ask about the day
Ask how the day runs: free play, circle time, outdoor time and naps. Ask what children do to get ready for kindergarten.
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Half day or full day
Many preschools run half days or school-year hours. If you work full time, ask about before- and after-care.
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Ask about cost
Ask for the tuition, the registration fee and whether the state's pre-K or child care assistance can pay part of it.
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Check the license record
Open a listing for its state license, the ages it serves and, where the state publishes it, the inspection record.
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Preschools & pre-K in nearby towns
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Questions
Questions
How many preschools and pre-K programs are in Lancaster?
22 preschools and pre-K programs are listed in Lancaster. A daycare without this tag may still run a preschool room; ask.
What is the difference between preschool and pre-K?
Pre-K is the year before kindergarten, usually for 4-year-olds, and many states fund free or low-cost pre-K. Preschool is the wider term for programs for children of about 3 to 5. Many daycares run both, and this list has both.
Is there free pre-K in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania runs Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, for children from age 3 until they start kindergarten. It is free to eligible families. Contact the Pre-K Counts program directly for enrollment information; find programs through the COMPASS 'Find Early Learning Programs and Child Care Providers' search.
What age is pre-K?
Pre-K is usually for children who turn 4 by a cutoff date in late summer or early fall, the year before kindergarten. Each state sets its own cutoff.
What is the difference between preschool and daycare?
A preschool teaches children of about 3 to 5 before kindergarten, often for part of the day. A daycare looks after children while parents work, often all day, and many daycares run a preschool room. This list has both: places whose state record serves preschool-age children, that offer pre-K on their own website, or that are named a preschool.
Are these daycares licensed in Pennsylvania?
Every listing here comes from the Pennsylvania child care license records.