How are the best daycares in Swarthmore ranked?

We rank by objective, public criteria: current state license first, then licensed capacity, then how recently the license was verified. We never accept payment for placement.

Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Swarthmore, PA

Q: Are these Swarthmore daycares licensed?

Yes — every center on this list holds a current Pennsylvania license sourced from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Always confirm status directly before enrolling.

Our top licensed picks in Swarthmore — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Office of Child Development and Early Learning. 4 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 4 licensed centers in Swarthmore, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.