Best Daycare Centers in Elmhurst, NY
Compare 19 daycare centers in Elmhurst. Average rating: 4.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Elmhurst, New York at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.15/5
- Parent reviews
- 79
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Elmhurst has 19 licensed daycares with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.15/5.The largest concentration is in 11373 with 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elmhurst
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.
- 1New Horizons4.64 score4.8(20)
81-31 Baxter Avenue, Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for 'The Gentle Dentist of Jackson Heights' (a dental practice), not for NEW HORIZONS daycare center in Elmhurst, New York. The reviews do not contain information about the daycare facility.
None - reviews are for a dental officenot the daycare - 2Happyland Pre-School4.49 score4.9(6)
41-06 94 Street, Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Happyland Pre-School in Elmhurst receives exceptional ratings from parents who praise its focus on peace, inclusion, and compassion. Parents highlight the quality of teachers, strong community atmosphere, and balanced approach to learning and play. The school has maintained a positive reputation for over 80 years with many alumni retaining fond memories.
Teacher qualityemphasis on peace and inclusionstrong parent communitybalanced curriculum with learning and play - 3Moving Up Children Center, INC.4.32 score4.4(20)
40-69 94th Street, Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Moving Up Children Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for exceptional teachers like Ms. Keisha and Ms. Royamis. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication from staff, and a nurturing, safe environment. The school is credited with helping non-verbal children flourish and providing comprehensive support for early childhood education.
Exceptionaldedicated teachersStrong communication with parentsSafe and nurturing environment - 4Happy Dragon Of New York, Asp4.22 score4.4(6)
86-02 57th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Happy Dragon of New York receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of teaching staff, particularly Teacher Jay Bee, and noting strong communication through Class Dojo app and visible student progress. One parent reported significant staffing issues at the front desk, lack of specialized services, and problems with the transportation company.
Patient and caring teachersstaff responsiveness to parent concernsdaily photo updates and communication via Class Dojovisible student progress and development - 5Ny Tibetan Service Center INC.4.12 score4.2(7)
83-0 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
NY Tibetan Service Center receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise it as a valuable community resource with good service, though some express confusion about operations and hours. A few reviews appear to reference benefits assistance rather than daycare services specifically.
Community resource for Tibetan communityhelpful with benefits assistancegood service - 6Little Friends School Of Elmhurst4.1 score4.2(5)
0 Britton Avenue, Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Friends School of Elmhurst receives mostly positive reviews praising educational activities and teacher quality, though one parent expressed serious concerns about staff communication and restrictions on monitoring their child via security camera.
fun and educational activitiesamazing teacherschildren well cared fortrustworthy
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Elmhurst
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Elmhurst, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Elmhurst zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11373 | 18 | 4.12 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Elmhurst (– 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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150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Elmhurst based on parent reviews
New Horizons
81-31 Baxter Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for 'The Gentle Dentist of Jackson Heights' (a dental practice), not for NEW HORIZONS daycare center in Elmhurst, New York. The reviews do not contain information about the daycare facility.
Happyland Pre-School
41-06 94 Street, Elmhurst, NY
Happyland Pre-School in Elmhurst receives exceptional ratings from parents who praise its focus on peace, inclusion, and compassion. Parents highlight the quality of teachers, strong community atmosphere, and balanced approach to learning and play. The school has maintained a positive reputation for over 80 years with many alumni retaining fond memories.
Moving Up Children Center, INC.
40-69 94th Street, Elmhurst, NY
Moving Up Children Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for exceptional teachers like Ms. Keisha and Ms. Royamis. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication from staff, and a nurturing, safe environment. The school is credited with helping non-verbal children flourish and providing comprehensive support for early childhood education.
Happy Dragon Of New York, Asp
86-02 57th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
Happy Dragon of New York receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of teaching staff, particularly Teacher Jay Bee, and noting strong communication through Class Dojo app and visible student progress. One parent reported significant staffing issues at the front desk, lack of specialized services, and problems with the transportation company.
Children'S Big Apple Nursery&Kindergarten II
41-26 Case Street, Elmhurst, NY
One parent describes the center as loving and attentive, noting that staff provide excellent care and education for their child. The limited feedback highlights a positive experience with the quality of instruction and supervision.
Jackson Heights Children Center INC.
77-04 41 Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
The few reviews so far highlight attentive teachers and a play-based curriculum that fosters fun and equal treatment for all students. However, one parent contrasts this center with a previous preschool, citing that institution's fake director, inexperienced staff, and profit-driven motives as significant negatives.
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Daycare types in Elmhurst
Daycare Centers in Elmhurst, New York
There are 19 daycare centers in Elmhurst, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Elmhurst have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.15 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Elmhurst, 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 center as loving and attentive, noting that staff provide excellent care and education for their child. The limited feedback highlights a positive experience with the quality of instruction and supervision.
- Address
- 41-26 Case Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Happyland Pre-School in Elmhurst receives exceptional ratings from parents who praise its focus on peace, inclusion, and compassion. Parents highlight the quality of teachers, strong community atmosphere, and balanced approach to learning and play. The school has maintained a positive reputation for over 80 years with many alumni retaining fond memories.
- Address
- 41-06 94 Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for 'The Gentle Dentist of Jackson Heights' (a dental practice), not for NEW HORIZONS daycare center in Elmhurst, New York. The reviews do not contain information about the daycare facility.
- Address
- 81-31 Baxter Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Happy Dragon of New York receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality of teaching staff, particularly Teacher Jay Bee, and noting strong communication through Class Dojo app and visible student progress. One parent reported significant staffing issues at the front desk, lack of specialized services, and problems with the transportation company.
- Address
- 86-02 57th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 446-9021
Moving Up Children Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for exceptional teachers like Ms. Keisha and Ms. Royamis. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong communication from staff, and a nurturing, safe environment. The school is credited with helping non-verbal children flourish and providing comprehensive support for early childhood education.
- Address
- 40-69 94th Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 271-5637
The few reviews so far highlight attentive teachers and a play-based curriculum that fosters fun and equal treatment for all students. However, one parent contrasts this center with a previous preschool, citing that institution's fake director, inexperienced staff, and profit-driven motives as significant negatives.
- Address
- 77-04 41 Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Little Friends School of Elmhurst receives mostly positive reviews praising educational activities and teacher quality, though one parent expressed serious concerns about staff communication and restrictions on monitoring their child via security camera.
- Address
- 0 Britton Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 458-5415
NY Tibetan Service Center receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise it as a valuable community resource with good service, though some express confusion about operations and hours. A few reviews appear to reference benefits assistance rather than daycare services specifically.
- Address
- 83-0 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 278-8700
Some parents highlight the center's patient staff and warm, encouraging environment that helps sensitive children adjust, while others report concerns regarding facility conditions and staff conduct. Specific complaints include a lack of bathroom privacy, restrictive disciplinary practices, and allegations of physical roughness by a staff member.
- Address
- 83-88 Cornish Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 458-9656
Parents report that the facility is clean, offers affordable services including meals, and features friendly staff, while one reviewer expresses strong dissatisfaction with the quality of care. Another parent withdrew their child, citing a lack of empathy, inattentiveness to their child's needs, and perceived unprofessionalism by the staff.
- Address
- 86-45 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 255-1899
One parent describes the center as clean, friendly, and affordable, noting that meals are provided and programs are reasonably priced. Conversely, other parents report severe dissatisfaction, citing a lack of empathy, inattentive staff, and unprofessional conduct toward children.
- Address
- 86-55 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 85-28 Britton Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 440-2440
- Address
- 80-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 396-9739
- Address
- 55-30 Junction Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 40-36 78 Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 52-17 83rd Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 424-2376
- Address
- 60-05 Woodhaven Blvd, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 426-9369
- Address
- 50-40 Jacobus Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 429-8752
- Address
- 55-24 Van Horn Street, Elmhurst, NY
- Phone
- (718) 446-3308
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