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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
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    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
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    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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University Settlement @ Atlantic Terminal
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are mixed in relevance to daycare services. While some mention community center amenities like free classes and fitness programs, most reviews appear to focus on housing/residential aspects rather than childcare quality. Limited specific feedback about daycare operations.

Free community classes and activitiesaffordable housing optionscaring instructors
Address
501 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 280-5579
New York Junior Tennis League @ P.S. 325
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
875 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 649-8160
Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program @ Ms 88
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
544 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 769-4160
Ywca @ K448 (Brooklyn School For Collaborative Studies)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
610 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 735-9759
Good Shepherd Services
Child Daycare & Preschools

Good Shepherd Services receives uniformly positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly and professional staff. Reviews highlight the clean facilities, helpful service, and strong support for families in need. However, these reviews appear to be mixed from different service locations (tax services, food service, general assistance programs) rather than specifically about the daycare center.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilitieshelpful and understanding service
Address
1014 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 243-7070
Chinese American Planning Council @ Beacon Is 220
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are predominantly positive, praising the organization's professionalism and community services. However, many reviews appear to reference community services and food distribution rather than daycare operations specifically. Parents highlight the helpful staff and multilingual support.

Professional staffkind and helpful employeescommunity services and government assistance support
Address
4812 9th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 436-8808
Camba P.S. 249
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18 Malborough Rd., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 282-8828
Phyl'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3520 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 469-9400
Shostakovich Music Art & Sport Play School
Before or After School Daycare

Shostakovich Music Art & Sport Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a unique, well-rounded institution offering music, dance, art, and academic preparation. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, talented teachers, supportive director Diana, and the strong sense of community and family fostered at the school. Many reviewers report long-term attendance spanning years or decades with lasting positive impacts on their children's deve

Address
297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 376-8056
Ymca Prospect Pk Virtual Y @ Ps 212
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
87 Bay 49th St., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sports & Arts In Schools Foundation, INC., @ M.S. 061
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 684-2172
Sports And Arts In School Foundation @ Medar Evers Prep. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1186 Carrol Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 238-2348
Purlements An Evolution In Dance, INC. @ Ps-28
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
210 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 295-2149
Fiao Ost @ Brooklyn Studio/Ps 128
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8310 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 259-2828
Fiao Ost @ Ps 209
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2609 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 896-3140
Nia Community Services Network @ Is 98
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1401 Emmons Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 236-5266
Nia Community Service Network, INC. -Kingsborough Early College School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2630 Benson Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 882-9768
Sesame Flyers Int'L Winthrop Beacon Comm Ctr At Is 232
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sesame Flyers International receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the Saturday programs and summer camps, highlighting activities like basketball, soccer, jujitsu, and tutoring with positive childhood memories. However, some recent participants reported poor teacher conduct and inadequate discipline management.

Variety of sports and enrichment activitiesfun learning environmentlong-standing reputation since 2003
Address
905 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 221-8880
Sports And Arts In School Foundation, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
905 Winthrop St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 773-7343
Shepherd Holdings INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
984 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 512-8966
Sports & Arts In Schools Foundation @ Ms 664k
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
251 Mc Dougal Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(516) 455-5815
Chinese-American Planning Council, INC. @ Ps 176
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews praise the center for professional and kind staff who provide helpful community services and assistance with government benefits. The facility is also noted for providing free food distribution and serving Asian cuisine. One reviewer mentioned limited parking availability.

Professional staffknowledgeable and helpfulfree food distribution
Address
1225 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 492-0409
Trail Blazer Camps @ Ps 241
Child Daycare & Preschools

Trail Blazer Camps receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nature-focused outdoor programming, attentive and creative staff, and positive impact on children's development. Parents consistently report children are engaged, happy, and eager to return, with strong communication from administrators. Multiple reviewers also share positive memories from attending the camp themselves as children.

attentive and kind counselorsnature immersion and outdoor educationflexible scheduling and enrollment
Address
976 President Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 529-5113
Camba, INC. @ Stuyvesant Gardens
Child Daycare & Preschools

The reviews for this daycare appear unreliable and largely irrelevant to the facility itself. Most reviews reference a senior citizen building, barbecues, or general cleanliness rather than actual childcare services. The limited relevant feedback is mixed, with minimal substantive information about the daycare's operations or quality of care.

Clean building
Address
214 Stuyvesant Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 773-4474
Camba, INC. @ Nycha Albany Houses
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
164 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 666-9580
Wediko Children'S Services, INC. @ K442
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 689-4026
The Arts Connection, INC. @ M.S. K266
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
62 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 302-7433
Steps Elementary INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
432 East 92nd Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 485-0111
Camba INC.@ Beacon
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4211 14th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 834-6460
Molding Lives, INC. @ Ps 532
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1025 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 302-1624

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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.