Children at daycare

1036 Daycare Centers in Brooklyn, New York

Browse all 1036 daycare centers in Brooklyn, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4
    Superkid Day Care Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  5. 5
    Little Scholars Dcc
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  6. 6
    Abc Day Child Care Ctr
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10
    Beansprouts
    4.68 score
    4.9(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)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews

Brooklyn Child Care INC.

5(20)

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.

Caring and experienced teachersemotional regulation and behavioral supportacademic progress (reading

Brooklyn Child Care, INC.

5(20)

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.

Experienced and caring teachersemo

Stepping Stones Nursery School

5(14)

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.

Excellent curriculumcaring and attentive teacherssafe environment

Superkid Day Care Center

4.9(20)

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.

Caring and passionate staffwarm and inviting atmospher

Little Scholars Dcc

4.9(20)

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.

Warm and welcoming staffnurturing and patient teachersstrong parent-child relationships

Abc Day Child Care Ctr

4.9(20)

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.

Warm and caring staffsmooth transition for infantsstrong social skill development

Map

Daycare Centers in Brooklyn, New York

There are 1,036 daycare centers in Brooklyn, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Showing 1,036 results

Stagg Street Center For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Stagg Street Center receives mostly positive reviews praising its warm staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and affordable pricing. One parent strongly criticized billing practices, claiming they were charged for full weeks regardless of attendance.

Warm and caring staffclean and safe environmentaffordable tuition
Address
77 Stagg Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Horeb Day Care Center I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents highly rate this faith-based daycare center, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings. Reviews emphasize the religious environment, convenient drop-off process, and the facility's welcoming atmosphere.

Faith-friendly environmentconvenient drop-offwelcoming staff
Address
520 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Therapy And Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

THERAPY AND LEARNING CENTER INC. is highly rated by parents for its special education preschool services. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clinical expertise, and visible developmental progress in children's speech and social-emotional skills. The facility is described as welcoming with engaging learning activities and strong communication between administrators and families.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced clinical staffspeech an
Address
1723 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pal/W.O.C.E. Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1

PAL/W.O.C.E. HEAD START receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational quality. Parents appreciate the resources offered to families, clean facilities, and recent safety improvements like classroom cameras. One common concern is that the 8:15 AM opening time creates scheduling challenges for working parents.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational resources for parentsclean facility
Address
280 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Highlights Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Highlights Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring teachers, rigorous curriculum, and holistic education approach. However, two parents reported concerns about child safety oversight and staff communication regarding their children's physical condition and care.

Caring and attentive teachersrigorous yet engaging curriculumstrong academic results
Address
1688 President Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rfcuny @ Langston Hughes Cornerstone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

RFCUNY @ LANGSTON HUGHES CORNERSTONE receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.3/5. Parents praise the service quality and welcoming atmosphere, though some report concerns about front desk staff interactions and facility maintenance issues.

clear servicepleasant environmentnice location with trees
Address
301 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 600-9441
Horeb Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents speak very positively about Horeb Day Care Center, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, convenient drop-off process, and faith-based environment that resonates with families seeking a spiritually-oriented childcare setting.

Convenient drop-off processwelcoming stafffaith-based/God-friendly environment
Address
520 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Conselyea St. Block Association/Small World Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Small World DCC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality programming. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, child safety issues, unresponsive management, and neighborhood disruption.

Caring and nurturing staffwell-organized classroomsexcellent outdoor space including rooftop playground
Address
211 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 963-0330
Young Minds Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
972 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 638-6910
Rfcuny Brooklyn College Community Partnership @ Star Ms Ersamus Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center. The facility is listed as a center-based daycare, but all reviews pertain to Brooklyn College, a four-year university, not early childhood care services.

Beautiful historic campusrenovated facilitiessafe and diverse community
Address
911 Flatbush Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 951-5015
Rfccuny-Medgar Evers @ Van Dyke Cornerstone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews praise the facility as a welcoming community center with friendly and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the positive atmosphere, cleanliness, and variety of activities available. The center serves as an important hub for the local community.

Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmospherenice gym facilities
Address
392 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 295-2054
Purelements @ Trey Whitfield School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
17 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 305-3333
Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program, INC. @ Ms 447k
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This appears to be a high school, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the strong arts programs, dedicated teachers, and welcoming community. Students highlight quality academics, AP courses, and opportunities in visual arts, music, and theater.

Excellent arts and music programstalented teachersstrong academics with AP courses
Address
345 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 330-9328
Builders For Family & Youth
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
288 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Prospect Park Ymca Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Prospect Park YMCA ECC receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.7/5 average rating. Parents praise the friendly, accommodating staff, clean facilities, and excellent aquatics programs with multiple pools. Some concerns exist regarding crowding during peak hours, maintenance responsiveness, and locker room conditions.

friendly and helpful staffpatient with language barriersclean facility
Address
357 9 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gan Jewish Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
9502 Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bay Ridge Avenue Ccc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1206 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hanson Place Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Hanson Place Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, attentive staff, well-structured curriculum, clean facilities, and individualized attention to children. Most families report significant developmental progress and a welcoming community atmosphere. However, a few parents noted occasional miscommunication and staff burnout during busy periods, and one parent reported the center declined to serve a child on the aut

Address
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sumner Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
860 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ywca Montessori Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4

YWCA Montessori Day School in Brooklyn receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating across recent reviews. Parents praise the warm, friendly staff, diverse programming including music and dance events, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its professional services and clean, pleasant environment.

Warm and friendly staffProfessional and courteous serviceDiverse activities and events (dance
Address
30 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Williamsburg North Side Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
152 North 5 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nat Azarow Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
232 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sanctified Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
404 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nuestros Ninos III Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
161 South 3 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Carleton Washburne Eccof Brooklyn Cc/The Brooklyn College Cc Svc.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews appear to be for Brooklyn College, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the historic campus, recent renovations, and affordable education quality. Most mention beautiful architecture, peaceful grounds, and strong academic programs, particularly in STEM and performing arts.

Beautiful and historic campusrecent renovationspeaceful green spaces
Address
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Flatbush Action Community Dcc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
525 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V' Yalda Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
901 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
6012 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Farber - Bruch Ecc/Jewish Community House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise the Jewish Community House for its diverse programs and caring staff across multiple departments including early childhood, social skills classes, gymnastics, fitness, and sports. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, professional instruction, and positive impact on children's confidence and development. Directors and staff members, particularly Alex, are frequently highlighted for their dedication and personal attention to each chil

Address
7802 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Andrew'S Community Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4917 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

Page 12 of 35· 1,036 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 1,036 all daycares in Brooklyn, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Brooklyn, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Brooklyn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 954 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 24 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 53 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New York typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Brooklyn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Brooklyn must be licensed by New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.