
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 472 daycares with Google ratings in Brooklyn
Top qualities mentioned across 4,880 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Brooklyn, based on parent reviews
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 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brooklyn (– children)
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Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Red Hat Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional, warm, and dedicated staff, along with quality amenities like homemade meals and a nice playground. Children are reported to be happy and enjoy attending.
Parents highlight the center's rigorous academic preparation, noting that children are ready for gifted school testing and advanced reading skills by age four. Staff members are described as professional and dedicated, though one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with their experience.
Sunflower Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, healthy meals, and educational quality. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision and an injury to their child.
One parent highlights Ms. Zoila as an excellent teacher with positive experiences for multiple children, while another reviewer notes the staff are very good and provide excellent care.
BAMBI II DCC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center for its warm, caring environment and individualized educational approach. Parents consistently highlight the engaged, compassionate staff, clean facility, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Families report their children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress.
Butterfly Daycare in Brooklyn receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children as their own, the enriching curriculum with music, dance, and gym classes, and the nutritious kosher meals provided daily. Children reportedly love attending and show significant developmental progress across speech, communication, and academics.
School Settlement Association is highly regarded as an after-school program and enrichment center for children in Brooklyn. Parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and variety of activities including sports and socializing. One review expressed concerns about home health care services, which appears to be a separate division from the main daycare/after-school program.
Congregation Beth Elohim is a synagogue and community center in Brooklyn that hosts religious services, cultural events, and recreational facilities. Reviews consistently praise the spiritual experience, talented clergy, musical performances, and welcoming community atmosphere.
One parent describes the EL PUENTE BEACON PROGRAM @ M50 as excellent for locating addresses. This limited feedback highlights the ease of finding the facility.
This facility is a synagogue and cultural center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews highlight exceptional spiritual and musical programming, welcoming community atmosphere, and engaged clergy leadership.
This is a synagogue and cultural center rather than a daycare facility. Reviews praise the spiritual experiences, musical performances, and welcoming community atmosphere. Visitors highlight the exceptional clergy, beautiful facilities, and engaging programming.
One parent highlights the staff and long-term enrollment in youth dance classes, while another notes the studio's value in providing audition opportunities for performance groups.
One parent reports being a long-term customer who loves YDR's youth dance classes and staff, while another highlights the studio's opportunities for children to audition for performance groups.
Parents consistently praise Traditional Educational Center for its dedicated, caring teachers and strong educational curriculum. Children reportedly transition smoothly to elementary school and enjoy attending daily. The center is noted for excellent communication, safe environment, and treating children like family.
Boratino International DC receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-oriented environment and attentive staff who genuinely care about each child's development. Parents highlight the clean facility, nutritious home-cooked meals, diverse activities including arts, music, sports, and swimming, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children show measurable progress in academics, language skills, social-emotional development, and independence.
Parents consistently praise Bushwick United Head Start for its dedicated staff, bilingual instruction, and positive impact on children's development, particularly in speech and language skills. The school is noted for its teamwork approach, clean environment, and strong parent-teacher coordination. One parent noted potential limitations for children with special needs or learning disabilities.
Parents highlight exceptional teacher dedication, particularly regarding special needs support, and effective safety protocols, though one reviewer criticizes the placement decisions for non-verbal children and parking logistics. The facility receives high marks for communication and staff kindness, while another account details concerns about inadequate classroom transitions and lack of transparency. Overall, the majority of feedback emphasizes a supportive environment for children with developmental delays.
A small number of reviewers describe Urban Strategies HS as a great and cool place, with one former attendee expressing fondness for their time there. Feedback is uniformly positive regarding the environment.
Parents consistently praise PAL CAREY GARDENS DCC for its dedicated and friendly staff who provide excellent care and support. The center is described as family-oriented and goes above and beyond to assist families with their needs.
Parents praise the staff at Haitian American DCC #1 for being helpful and accommodating. The facility is noted for assisting immigrants with services like work permit applications. Overall feedback is positive with most reviews giving top ratings.
The reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Most reviewers praise the spiritual environment, pastor, and welcoming community. One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with pastoral support during a time of grief.
Reviews praise Congregation Beth Elohim's spiritual programming, musical experiences, and welcoming community atmosphere. The Rabbi and Cantors receive consistent recognition for their engagement and quality leadership. Facilities including pool areas and auditorium are well-maintained with good amenities for families.
Cinderella DCC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend, with parents highlighting strong teacher-child relationships and quality education. The center offers fresh meals, bilingual support, and engaging activities that support both academic and social development.
A few parents describe the school as exceptional and good for children aged 4 to 6, with one noting they left at age 6. The limited feedback so far includes a brief positive comment and no specific complaints.
A few parents describe the center positively, with one calling it an excellent school and another noting it is very good. However, other feedback includes strong criticism about the quality of care and concerns regarding the location.
Family Head Start receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly and patient staff, home-cooked meals, and parent educational programs. One negative review alleges discriminatory enrollment practices and favoritism based on financial considerations.
Parents praise C'E Montessori's nurturing Montessori approach, dedicated teachers, enriching curriculum with arts and music, and strong sense of community. However, some families report concerns about administrative transparency, contract rigidity, unclear communication about the bilingual program, and lack of meaningful parent involvement.
Audrey Johnson Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of attendance. Parents report excellent teacher quality, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, engaging activities, and a caring, safe environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally.
Parents praise CHAMA Brooklyn Child Development Center for its professional staff and clean, spacious facilities. The welcoming reception area and organized environment are highlighted as strengths. One parent also appreciated the yoga sessions offered.
Parents consistently praise the caring and loving environment at Bedford Stuyvesant ECD Center, with children excited to attend and showing academic progress. Staff are described as kind and helpful, though one parent noted communication with parents could be improved. The center has a strong history serving the Bed-Stuy community.
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