Best Daycare Centers in Brooklyn, NY
Compare 1,036 daycare centers in Brooklyn. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Brooklyn, New York at a glance
- Daycares
- 1,036
- Avg rating
- 4.2/5
- Parent reviews
- 4,880
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 213
Brooklyn has 1,036 licensed daycares with 4,880 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.213 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 11222 (avg 4.95 stars), while 11203 has the largest selection (53 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brooklyn
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Brooklyn Child Care INC.4.8 score5(20)
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise BROOKLYN CHILD CARE INC. for its exceptional, caring staff who provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with parents highlighting the school's creative programming, security features, and strong teacher-parent communication.
Caring and experienced teachersemotional regulation and behavioral supportacademic progress (readingwriting - 2Brooklyn Child Care, INC.4.8 score5(20)
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Brooklyn Child Care, Inc. receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional, caring staff that facilitate significant child development across academics, social-emotional skills, and confidence. Parents consistently describe the center as a 'hidden gem' with excellent programming, security, and family engagement. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically while forming strong bonds with teachers.
Experienced and caring teachersemo - 3Stepping Stones Nursery School4.74 score5(14)
245 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Stepping Stones Nursery School in Brooklyn receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the quality of education, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and flexible programming.
Excellent curriculumcaring and attentive teacherssafe environmentgood communication and daily reports - 4Superkid Day Care Center4.72 score4.9(20)
115 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Step Ahead Daycare as an exceptional facility with highly professional, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong curriculum with developmental activities, nutritious homemade meals, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The facility is noted as well-prepared for kindergarten readiness and highly recommended by multiple families.
Caring and passionate staffwarm and inviting atmospher - 5Little Scholars Dcc4.72 score4.9(20)
509 East 78 Street, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Scholars DCC is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Brooklyn with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, nurturing staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.
Warm and welcoming staffnurturing and patient teachersstrong parent-child relationshipsengaging daily activities - 6Abc Day Child Care Ctr4.72 score4.9(20)
109 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
ABC Day Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and sense of community. Children reportedly transition smoothly, thrive socially and academically, and eagerly return each day.
Warm and caring staffsmooth transition for infantsstrong social skill developmentlanguage development - 7Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center4.68 score4.9(15)
600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center is a faith-based organization offering daycare, after-school, and summer camp programs in a low-cost, safe environment. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and leadership. Reviews highlight the organization's commitment to both childcare services and biblical education.
Faith-based environmentfriendly staffaffordable tuitionsafe enriched setting for children - 8Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian Dcc4.68 score4.9(15)
600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian DCC is a faith-based daycare center operated by Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center. Parents praise it as a safe, enriched environment with low costs, friendly staff, and strong spiritual values. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere and community focus.
Safe environmentlow costenriched programsfriendly staff - 9Beansprouts Of Brooklyn INC.4.68 score4.9(15)
410 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Beansprouts of Brooklyn receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and high-quality education. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, significant developmental progress, and the exceptional dedication of the teaching staff. The program emphasizes play-based learning, individualized attention, and community engagement.
Warm and nurturing staffexcellent teachersplay-based learning approachindividualized child development support - 10Beansprouts4.68 score4.9(15)
410 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Beansprouts is a highly-regarded preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with 10 five-star reviews praising its nurturing environment and quality education. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, warm teaching staff, child-centered learning approach, and their children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The school emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and meeting each child's individual developmental needs.
Warm and nurturing teachershigh-quality programming and educationplay-based learningenrichment classes (music)
Rating Distribution
Based on 472 daycares with Google ratings in Brooklyn
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 4,880 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Brooklyn, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Brooklyn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11222 | 10 | 4.95 | 2 | |
| 11205 | 18 | 4.87 | 5 | |
| 11230 | 18 | 4.84 | 5 | |
| 11231 | 12 | 4.72 | 3 | |
| 11203 | 53 | 4.65 | 19 | |
| 11218 | 17 | 4.64 | 5 | |
| 11234 | 28 | 4.63 | 6 | |
| 11232 | 8 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 11216 | 30 | 4.58 | 12 | |
| 11209 | 22 | 4.52 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brooklyn (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews
Brooklyn Child Care INC.
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY
Parents consistently praise BROOKLYN CHILD CARE INC. for its exceptional, caring staff who provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with parents highlighting the school's creative programming, security features, and strong teacher-parent communication.
Brooklyn Child Care, INC.
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Child Care, Inc. receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional, caring staff that facilitate significant child development across academics, social-emotional skills, and confidence. Parents consistently describe the center as a 'hidden gem' with excellent programming, security, and family engagement. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically while forming strong bonds with teachers.
Stepping Stones Nursery School
245 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Stepping Stones Nursery School in Brooklyn receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the quality of education, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and flexible programming.
Superkid Day Care Center
115 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Parents consistently praise Step Ahead Daycare as an exceptional facility with highly professional, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong curriculum with developmental activities, nutritious homemade meals, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The facility is noted as well-prepared for kindergarten readiness and highly recommended by multiple families.
Little Scholars Dcc
509 East 78 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Little Scholars DCC is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Brooklyn with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, nurturing staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.
Abc Day Child Care Ctr
109 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
ABC Day Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and sense of community. Children reportedly transition smoothly, thrive socially and academically, and eagerly return each day.
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Daycare Centers in Brooklyn, New York
Navigating childcare options in Brooklyn means exploring a diverse landscape of over 1,000 facilities, ranging from independent centers to those integrated within community organizations. Parents consistently highlight clean environments and professional staff as key indicators of quality, pointing to a community that values safety and care. With standout neighborhoods like the 11222 zip code offering exceptional ratings, you can find a setting that aligns with your family's specific needs and values.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Brooklyn have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 472 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 4,880 parent reviews. Parents in Brooklyn most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and professional staff.
When choosing a daycare in Brooklyn, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Brooklyn
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- Address
- 71 Sullivan St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 834-1374
A single review highlights that Smiling Faces Christian D.C. has operated as a family daycare since 2002 and emphasizes its reliable, hands-on learning approach. The provider notes that they are currently accepting afterschool children and have six spots available.
- Address
- 381 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 852-7020
One parent highlights the facility's extensive recreational amenities, including outdoor sports areas and indoor games like pool and foosball, which keep children engaged without screens. Another review notes that the owners are welcoming and that the center offers suitable drop-in classes and birthday party hosting for groups of young children.
- Address
- 1137 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 825-5246
One parent describes the center as amazing, highlighting the owners' personalized approach and Ms. Sherri's individualized attention to each child's needs. The reviewer notes significant progress in early learning skills, such as ABCs and potty training, and highly recommends the facility for its safety.
- Address
- 2723 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 355-3700
One parent highlights a Juneteenth celebration featuring music and socialization, while another describes the location as a nice place to visit. The few reviews so far mention the facility's welcoming atmosphere and community events.
- Address
- 715 East 105th St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 649-0448
One parent describes THE COCONUT GROVE CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL CENTER as an amazing and loving environment with a healthy, clean setting. They highlight the staff's genuine passion and the center's integrity, professionalism, and strong partnership with parents. The reviewer highly recommends the Ave A, B, and after-school enrichment programs.
- Address
- 9522 Avenue A, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 498-1160
Parents describe the facility as a fun, engaging environment featuring various sports courts and arcade-style games like foosball and basketball, which keep children entertained without needing screens. Reviewers highlight the friendly ownership and successful hosting of large events, such as birthday parties, as key strengths of the location.
- Address
- 911 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 417-8179
One parent describes CITY GROWERS INC @ ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS PS 20 as an amazing place, highlighting a positive experience with the center-based program.
- Address
- 225 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (917) 426-4002
- Address
- 444 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 257-4243
One parent describes Bright Star as a great after school program that their son loves, highlighting the convenience of receiving homework help. This support allows the parent to focus on dinner, bathing, and bedtime routines after a long day of work.
- Address
- 50 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (917) 312-3731
One parent gives a five-star rating to the program associated with PS 5, though no specific details about the care or facility are provided in the single comment. The limited feedback offers no insight into daily operations or specific strengths and weaknesses.
- Address
- 820 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 443-8527
One review describes the program as a Cheder. Additional feedback is not available.
- Address
- 4706 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 972-2900
One parent describes the center as a great place for young children, highlighting the caring staff and a fun, social play environment.
- Address
- 110 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (855) 687-6923
- Address
- 180 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 493-9681
Parents highlight the facility's engaging variety of activities, including sports, games, and drop-in classes, noting that these options keep children entertained without screen time. Reviewers also commend the owners and the space's suitability for events like birthday parties.
- Address
- 242 Cooper St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 417-8135
Parents consistently praise A Castle for Classy Kids Learning Center for its welcoming environment, sweet and attentive teachers, and engaged ownership. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in the care provided. The facility is described as clean and spacious with a family-oriented atmosphere.
- Address
- 2570 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 750-8154
Parents describe this Brooklyn location as a fun environment featuring sports courts and arcade-style games like basketball and foosball. Reviewers highlight the engaging atmosphere that keeps children occupied without needing screens, though specific details are limited to just two accounts.
- Address
- 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 495-9060
One parent gives a five-star rating to Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov, specifically highlighting its cheder program.
- Address
- 68 Harrison Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 963-1212
- Address
- 533 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 485-8500
- Address
- 5816 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 859-3800
One parent gives the center a five-star rating, specifically highlighting its Cheder program.
- Address
- 212 Wilson St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 963-1212
Reviewers highlight the facility as a fun environment with diverse recreational options, including sports courts, arcade games, and pool tables that keep children engaged without relying on screens. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the suitability of the space for weekend drop-in classes and large birthday parties.
- Address
- 200 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (917) 251-7430
One parent highlights the excellent staff, rapid communication, and top priority on safety, while another notes a multi-year positive experience with the program. The few reviews so far mention high satisfaction with Ms. Taylor and her team.
- Address
- 8702 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 344-9729
One parent expresses high satisfaction with the program, indicated by a five-star rating and heart emojis. The limited feedback highlights positive sentiment without detailing specific operational aspects.
- Address
- 985 Rockaway Ave., Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 342-0103
One parent describes their daughter as being well cared for and enjoying significant learning at the 5 Quincy location, expressing satisfaction with the staff's dedication. Another review simply notes that the school is excellent.
- Address
- 506 Mcdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1454 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 147 Prince Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and caring staff, noting significant progress in their children's language and social skills. Reviewers appreciate the engaging curriculum and clean facilities, describing the program as a positive second home for young learners.
- Address
- 430 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
American-European Child Care DCC in Brooklyn receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, dedicated staff, quality meals, and strong learning activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress including improved behavior and responsibility.
- Address
- 2150 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights the management and teachers, noting a desire for extended care through kindergarten, while another recommends the program for working parents seeking balance. A third family reports significant learning outcomes for their children, and another review praises the program for infants.
- Address
- 230 60 Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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