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.
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Beginning Steps has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the dedicated staff, enrichment programs like dance classes, and owner Tony's responsiveness. However, negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including a child experiencing blue lips/difficulty breathing, inadequate handling of behavioral issues, unprofessional staff conduct, and poor management.
- Address
- 21 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 940-7700
C.Y.C.L.E. receives mixed reviews with strong praise for several staff members and services, but significant complaints about inconsistent care, long wait times, and poor communication. Parents commend specific employees for professionalism and compassion, particularly in prenatal and OB-GYN services, though some report dismissive behavior from certain providers and mental health staff.
- Address
- 2412 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights the center as a top choice in the area, while another criticizes its communication style and rigid culture. The latter notes that the school may be unsuitable for parents who wish to be involved or innovative.
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- 675 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights the quality of program trips and sports activities, while others report serious concerns including verbal and physical attacks, unresponsive customer service, and inappropriate instructor behavior.
- Address
- 1461 Geneva Loop, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 786-7635
One parent highlights positive aspects of program trips and sports activities, while others cite serious concerns regarding staff behavior, safety, and customer service responsiveness. Specific complaints include alleged verbal and physical attacks, unprofessional conduct by instructors, and a lack of response to formal grievances.
- Address
- 430 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 953-4569
Feedback for this center-based program is mixed, with one parent highlighting positive aspects of the sports activities and trips, while others report serious concerns regarding staff conduct and complaint handling. Specific complaints include allegations of physical and verbal attacks, unprofessional behavior by instructors, and a lack of response to safety issues.
- Address
- 1600 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 756-1206
One parent highlights the program's trips and sports activities, while others report serious safety and behavioral concerns, including verbal and physical attacks, unprofessional staff conduct, and unresolved complaints. The few reviews mention negative experiences involving hostile environments and inappropriate behavior by instructors.
- Address
- 900 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 493-3824
This facility received mixed reviews with significant concerns about quality of care and professionalism. While a few reviewers praised staff friendliness and cleanliness, the majority reported serious issues including poor case management, lack of communication, inadequate parental support, alleged financial misconduct, and ineffective reunification services. Multiple reviewers called for the agency to be shut down.
- Address
- 215 Heyward St, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 497-6090
This facility serves as a foster care agency rather than a traditional daycare. While a small number of reviews praise the staff and cleanliness, the overwhelming majority of reviews contain serious allegations regarding case management, lack of support for families attempting reunification, poor communication, alleged document falsification, and concerns about child welfare and financial mismanagement.
- Address
- 200 Woodbine Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 497-6090
This facility serves as a foster care agency rather than a traditional daycare. While a few reviews praise friendly staff and cleanliness, the overwhelming majority of reviews allege serious systemic failures including poor case management, lack of support for biological parents seeking reunification, inadequate child care, financial mismanagement, and high staff turnover.
- Address
- 100 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 497-6090
This facility received mixed reviews with significant concerns raised primarily about foster care services rather than daycare operations. Multiple parents reported serious issues with case planners and social workers, including poor communication, lack of support for family reunification, and alleged misconduct. A small number of positive reviews praised staff friendliness and cleanliness.
- Address
- 231 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (646) 209-9405
One parent describes the program as boring and heavily underfunded, while another criticizes the center for not living up to its claims. A single reviewer also notes that the experience was poor enough to warrant a low rating despite their own leniency.
- Address
- 188 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (917) 615-5998
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- 251 Macdougal Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (201) 679-4933
- Address
- 210 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 941-1802
One parent describes the experience as horrible.
- Address
- 4022 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 421-9791
One parent reports that staff were young and inexperienced, allowing their two-year-old to cry for hours without comfort and instructing the child to stop crying.
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- 695 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 657 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent reports significant communication issues at the center. The single review available indicates dissatisfaction with how the facility handles correspondence.
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- 668 Logan Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 657 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent reports that staff members appeared inexperienced and failed to provide adequate emotional support, specifically allowing a two-year-old child to cry for extended periods without comfort or intervention.
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- 695 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent reports a negative interaction with staff, describing a phone representative as rude without cause. This single complaint highlights concerns about communication and customer service. No positive aspects were mentioned in the available feedback.
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- 1800 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 679 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (412) 697-1538
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- 309 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 438-9500
Police Athletic League Wynn Center is a community-focused youth facility in Brooklyn with strong staff and diverse programs. Parents praise the programs and space available for children and teens. The center has a long history of community involvement and serves as a popular hub for local youth.
- Address
- 495 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 230-8477
- Address
- 2635 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 663-9535
No reviews specifically about the daycare/SACC program. Available reviews praise the YMCA facility overall, highlighting clean spaces, quality equipment, friendly staff, and diverse programming including fitness classes, pools, and childwatch services.
- Address
- 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 789-1497
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- 37 Hicks St., Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (917) 539-0864
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- 343 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 765-4630
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- 3 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 242-1816
- Address
- 125 Humbold Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 782-8300
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