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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

Showing 1,036 results

Healthy Kids Extended Day @ P.S. 158
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 277-6116
Sports And Arts @ Ms162k
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1390 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8133
Sports And Arts @ Ms 267k
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8179
Sport And Arts @ P.S. 282
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
180 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8179
Flatbush Development Corp @ P.S. 152
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
725 East 23rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 859-3800
Brightside Academy-Dekalb
Child Daycare & Preschools

Brightside Academy-DeKalb has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious operational and safety concerns, including staff turnover, unpaid wages, inadequate supervision, and incidents of child injury. One positive review praised the curriculum and caring teachers, but was vastly outnumbered by complaints about unprofessional management, lack of learning structure, and failure to address safety incidents.

Academic development (colorsshapescounting
Address
844 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 589-6100
Brightside Academy-Belmont
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
58 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 346-1064
Millennium Dev. @ Is 234
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1875 East 17th St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 444-0101
Camba@ P.S.361
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3109 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 282-5575
The Friends Of Crown Heights Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
851 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(929) 234-2955
University Settlement Society Of New York- Ps 133
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 Baltic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 337-3211
Good Shepherd Services @ Miccio Cornerstone Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Good Shepherd Services @ Miccio Cornerstone Community Center is a community-based facility offering afterschool and holiday programs in Brooklyn. Parents report feeling welcomed and appreciate the safe, welcoming environment for children's development. The facility is praised for its professional staff and community programs including basketball and recreational activities.

Safe and welcoming environmentprofessional staffconvenient location near schools
Address
110 West 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 243-7070
Camba Boulevard Cornerstone
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise CAMBA Boulevard Cornerstone for maintaining a safe, clean environment with engaging activities and respectful staff. The facility is described as having a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with caring staff members who listen to families. One parent noted the center would benefit from physical upgrades.

safe and clean environmentvariety of activitiesrespectful and understanding staff
Address
726 Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 675-3355
Camba @ Wortman Cornerstone
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
895 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 675-3355
Arista Preparatory INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
221 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 756-5550
Grand Street Settlement INC @ Ps 196k
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
207 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 726-1138
Good Shepherd Services @ Is 292
Child Daycare & Preschools

Good Shepherd Services @ IS 292 receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the staff's compassion, kindness, and helpfulness. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained, with staff described as good with children. The center serves as a community resource, though some reviews appear to reference youth services rather than traditional daycare.

Compassionate and kind staffclean facilityhelpful receptionist
Address
301 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 763-6082
Friends Of Crown Heights Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1491 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(929) 234-2821
Friends Of Crown Heights
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1435 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 778-1498
Friends Of Crown Heights Educational Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents report mixed experiences at this daycare center. While some praise the teachers' care and instruction, multiple parents describe serious concerns including poor staff professionalism, inadequate learning activities, bullying, neglect of children's physical needs, and discriminatory enrollment practices.

Caring and wonderful teacherseducational instructionprofessional staff
Address
921 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(929) 234-2866
Friends Of Crown Heights
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
370 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(929) 234-2838
Community Partnership Charter School, Ps-270
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
114 Kosciusko Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 636-3904
Friends Of Crown Heights #11 Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
995 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(929) 234-5010
University Settlement Society@ Ft Greene Prep
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Clermont Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 254-9401
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of New York City @ M.S 447
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 686-2042
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 899-7041
Expanded Arts Prog/Leap @ Ms 51
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
350 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 749-1623
Nia Comm Serv. Network Asp @ New Voices School Of Academic & Creative Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
330 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 236-5266
Sports & Arts In Schools Foundation @ Hellenic Classical Cha
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
646 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(848) 219-2335
Bedford Stuyvesant-New Begining Charter School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
82 Lewis Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 453-1001

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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.