
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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One parent describes the program as the best Head Start in Bedstuy, while another reports a negative experience involving impatient teachers, requests for early pickup, and scratches on their child. The latter reviewer advises against attending due to these issues.
Parents describe Stillwell Avenue Prep School as an amazing academic environment where teachers nurture children with love and care. One family highlights the director and staff for helping their daughter excel to her highest potential, while another reviewer recommends the school for its amazing staff.
One parent highlights the professional staff, flexible approach, and creative after-school activities as excellent for child development, while another reviewer describes the owners as great and easy to work with. Conversely, a single negative review cites poor air conditioning, limited space, low staff qualifications, and inappropriate behavior by the instructor.
John Coker Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the clean facility, friendly staff, flexible approach, and quality learning environment. However, two parents reported serious concerns about staff behavior, with one describing emotional harm to their child and another criticizing the director's dismissive attitude during a facility tour.
One parent describes the center as an excellent educational facility that genuinely cares about children's welfare, while another criticizes the facility's cleanliness standards. The latter reviewer specifically objects to the policy allowing shoes to be worn inside, citing concerns about hygiene and the health of crawling infants.
The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island Inc. is highly regarded for its friendly staff, diverse programming, and community support services. Reviews highlight the organization's positive impact on seniors, families, and vulnerable populations including Holocaust survivors. The center is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, activities, and overall care.
This Jewish Community Council center receives consistently high praise from visitors and community members. Reviewers highlight friendly staff, diverse programming including exercise/dance/art classes, and strong community support services. The organization is noted for its care of seniors, Holocaust survivors, and vulnerable populations.
Feedback for this Brooklyn center is mixed, with some parents praising the clean environment, real food, and educational quality, while others report concerns about staff professionalism and potential mistreatment. One reviewer highlights excellent care and discipline, whereas another points out uncollaborative staff on the first floor, and a third alleges that employees are primarily interested in money and may yell at children.
This appears to be a senior center and community organization rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the friendly staff, diverse programming including classes and activities, supportive services for vulnerable populations, and community impact. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained.
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva is a highly-rated Jewish educational institution in Brooklyn with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the quality of instruction, religious education (chinuch), and recently remodeled facilities. The school also serves as a venue for community events and celebrations.
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Kingsborough Community College, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the college's beautiful waterfront campus, supportive faculty and staff, friendly environment, and excellent facilities including library and technology resources.
Parents consistently praise JCC Brooklyn at Windsor Terrace for its caring, experienced teachers, progressive child-led curriculum, and well-maintained facilities. The program is noted for strong communication with families, diverse enrichment activities, frequent outdoor time, and a welcoming community atmosphere that appeals to families of all backgrounds.
Parents consistently praise the Brownsville Recreational Center for its welcoming staff, professional customer service, and diverse programming. The facility offers activities including swimming, dance, tournaments, and gym facilities. Reviews highlight a strong sense of community and family-oriented atmosphere.
One parent describes a highly positive, long-term experience where the center supported their daughter's social-emotional development and academic advancement, resulting in grade skipping. In contrast, another reviewer reports a negative interaction with the owner, citing unprofessional and prejudiced behavior.
One parent describes the center as a great school and shul, noting a strong sense of community within the Bais Isaac Zvi Family. The review highlights the continuity of the legacy established by founder Rabbi David Helberg.
One parent describes the center as having a strict and rigid management style that prioritizes administrative systems over individual children's needs. The reviewer notes that this attitude extends to the teachers, creating an environment that was not suitable for their child.
One parent highlights the center's focus on social-emotional development and advanced academic preparation, noting their child skipped a grade after attending. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the owner for displaying unprofessional, condescending, and prejudiced behavior.
These reviews appear to be for a Russian bathhouse/sauna facility, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the authentic sauna experience, high-quality Russian food and beverages, cleanliness, and welcoming staff.
John Coker DCC has received mixed reviews. Three parents praised the clean, child-friendly environment, dedicated staff, and continuous learning opportunities. However, two parents reported serious concerns including allegations of harmful teacher behavior affecting children's emotional well-being and poor customer service from the director during enrollment inquiries.
One parent describes the center as nice with staff who care for children and teach life skills, while another reviewer feels the facility is merely adequate but has significant room for improvement.
Parents highlight the center's caring environment and dedicated staff, with specific appreciation for programs designed for autistic children. One reviewer notes a preference for bus availability, while others emphasize the hardworking nature of the team.
Infinity Educational C.C. #2 receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers (particularly Miss Patricia), small classroom sizes, educational activities, and safe environment. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious incidents including an unexplained injury to a child, alleged staff dishonesty, lack of supervision, and poor administrative response.
These reviews appear to be for an ENT medical office, not a daycare center. The reviews describe excellent medical care with fast appointment availability, professional and friendly staff, and efficient service.
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time as an exceptional, school-based childcare center with a curriculum-focused approach. Staff are described as caring and attentive, and the facility offers numerous amenities including meals, diapers, live camera access, and a rooftop playground. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
The reviews provided do not appear to be for Muriel Langsam Children's Center. Instead, they are reviews for Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, a 2-year institution. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized as daycare feedback.
A few parents report positive experiences, noting dedicated teachers who foster a strong appreciation for learning and significant academic growth in their children. Conversely, one reviewer describes the facility as the worst place to leave a child.
While one parent highly recommends the center for its caring approach to children's welfare, another visitor was deterred by significant cleanliness concerns regarding outdoor footwear being worn indoors. The facility appears to have mixed feedback regarding its environment and hygiene standards.
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