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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

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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

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Woodhull Medical&Mental Hlth Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Impressions Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

First Impressions Nursery School receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff, clean environment, and developmental progress of children, with many recommending it as reasonably priced. Negative reviewers report serious safety concerns including a child injury, inadequate supervision, cleanliness issues, and overly strict illness policies.

Caring and attentive staffclean environmentbright and friendly atmosphere
Address
782 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Happy Homes Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Happy Homes Academy is a faith-based center-based daycare in Brooklyn with a 35+ year history. Most reviewers praise the rigorous academic program, dedicated teachers, and strong track record of students entering prestigious schools. However, a few negative reviews mention concerns about academic standards, strict discipline, and lack of outdoor play space.

Strong academic foundationexperienced and dedicated teachersfaith-based education
Address
9102 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Delores Children'S Ct.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2597 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Impression Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

First Impressions Nursery School receives highly polarized reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising staff care, cleanliness, and child development, but 3 one-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, unclean facilities, and overly strict illness policies. The majority positive reviews emphasize caring teachers and reasonable pricing, while negative reviews describe injury incidents, poor hygiene, and staff prioritizing cleaning over child supervisi

Address
778 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Woodhull Medical&Mental Health Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New York Junior Tennis League P.S. 009k
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise NYJTL as an excellent, free community tennis program that is inclusive and accessible to all children regardless of skill level or background. Coaches are described as knowledgeable, patient, kind, and invested in individual student development. The program is credited with fostering long-term commitment to tennis, building community, and providing broader life skills beyond sports.

Free programinclusive and accessible to all skill levelsknowledgeable and patient coaches
Address
80 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 622-3260
New York Junior Tennis League
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise NYJTL as an excellent, free community tennis program that serves children of all skill levels. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable, patient, and caring coaches who provide quality instruction while fostering a love of the sport and teaching valuable life skills. The program is noted for its accessibility and inclusivity across diverse backgrounds.

Free enrollmentknowledgeable coachespatient instruction
Address
228 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 375-7635
Step By Step Early Childhood Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Step by Step Early Childhood Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the facility's professionalism, cleanliness, staff care, and children's academic advancement, while four parents report serious concerns including alleged mishandling of children, inadequate supervision, injuries, and poor adjustment support.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic results
Address
1163 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 922-6366
Girls INC Of Nyc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews are mixed with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise friendly and personable staff and transformative programming experiences. Negative reviews criticize unprofessional staff behavior, fundraising practices, and overall program quality.

Friendly and personable staffrespectful environmentpositive life-changing experiences
Address
283 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 260-2300
Kids Orbit INC. @ P.S. 282
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
180 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 768-4426
Kingo'S Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1097 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 346-2067
Marcy Children'S Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
494 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Impressions Nursery School-Bedford Branch
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

First Impressions Nursery School has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise engaged teachers, good communication, structured activities, and safe facilities. However, negative reviews cite inconsistent teaching quality, strict/rigid classroom environment, poor parent communication regarding tax information, and staff conduct concerns.

Responsive and communicative teachersdaily arts and crafts activitiesstructured and clean facility
Address
2513 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
B.D.C. Early Childhood Svs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
888 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Small Wonders Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
3012 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Orbit @ Ps 9
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
80 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 788-7732
Steps To Success III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
1810 Voorhies Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 758-5558
Cornerstone Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Cornerstone Day Care has experienced significant management changes that have resulted in mixed experiences. Recent reviews under new management praise improved communication, teacher retention, and student development, while older reviews cite serious concerns including a Department of Health closure, severe staff turnover, poor management, and facility maintenance issues.

Improved communication through app and real-time updatescaring and engaged teachersstudent academic progress and social development
Address
289 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New Life Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.2

New Life Head Start receives mixed reviews with significant concerns outweighing positives. While one parent praised the teachers and curriculum, multiple parents cited excessive closures/in-service days that disrupt work schedules, bathroom supervision concerns, and inconsistent enrollment practices. The facility appears to have operational and policy issues that frustrate working families.

Teacherscurriculum
Address
406 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nia Community Service Network@ Ps:221-Cwc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

NIA Community Service Network receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about safety and staff qualifications, though some parents praise the teaching quality and activity offerings. Recent improvements in programming are noted, but cost and program structure during school breaks are points of contention.

Good teacherslearning opportunitiesvariety of enrichment activities (dance
Address
791 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 628-8263
Nia Community Services Network, INC. @ Ps/Is 30
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Reviews are highly polarized with significant concerns about staff qualifications, safety, and child treatment, offset by some parents praising the variety of activities and learning opportunities. The facility has added more programming over time but faces criticism regarding management practices and mandatory payment policies.

Variety of activities including dancecookinggym
Address
7002 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 971-2328
Nia Community Services Network, INC. @ Is-303
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

NIA Community Services Network has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the teaching quality and diverse activities like dance, cooking, gym, and chess. However, multiple parents express serious safety concerns, question staff qualifications, report limited activities, and dispute billing practices.

qualified teachersdiverse enrichment activities (dancecooking
Address
501 West Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 882-2920
Nia Community Services Network @ I.S. 239
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

NIA Community Services Network receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Some parents praise the teaching quality and diverse activities like dance, cooking, and chess, while others raise serious concerns about staff qualifications, child safety, and management conduct. Recent improvements in programming are noted, though billing practices and activity levels remain points of contention.

Good teachersdiverse enrichment activities (dancecooking
Address
2401 Neptune Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 236-5266
Nia Community Service Network, INC-Ps:192
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

NIA Community Service Network has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the teaching quality and diverse activities like dance, cooking, gym, and chess, while others express serious concerns about staff qualifications, safety, management conduct, and billing practices.

Good teachersdiverse enrichment activities (dancecooking
Address
4715 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 922-4454
Precious Early Childhood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
9624 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 495-2269
Cypress Hills Local Dev//Enyese/Ps677
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
605 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 272-6075
Crown Heights Service Prevention A.S.P.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
121 New York Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 774-9800
Little Birds Daycare After School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
490 Linwood St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 647-8095
S.C.C. Playcare Center At Hillel
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2901 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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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.