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Best Daycare Centers in Jamaica, NY

Compare 107 daycare centers in Jamaica. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jamaica, New York at a glance

Daycares
107
Avg rating
4.22/5
Parent reviews
553
Top rated (4.5+)
30

Jamaica has 107 licensed daycares with 553 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.30 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 11435 (avg 4.69 stars), while 11434 has the largest selection (37 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jamaica

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
    Nee Cee Cares Day Care
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    106-38 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise NEE CEE CARES DAY CARE for its small, attentive environment where children receive quality individual attention and show significant developmental progress. Teachers are described as loving, well-trained, and compassionate, with strong communication to parents throughout the day. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.

    Small class sizes with individualized attentionacademic improvement (countingreading)potty training support
  2. 2
    Robin'S Nest
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    140-05 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Robin's Nest receives consistently excellent feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents and visitors praise the caring staff, quality care for children, and the center's community mission. The facility is noted for its loving environment and dedicated leadership.

    Caring and dedicated staffhigh-quality childcarestrong community involvement and missionkind and welcoming environment
  3. 3
    Kids Palace
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    84-75 Daniels Street, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Palace is an indoor play center in Jamaica, NY that offers hourly and unlimited play options at affordable rates ($15-$28). Parents consistently praise the cleanliness, friendly owner, and variety of activities suitable for young children, with many highlighting the quality party room facilities.

    Clean facilityaffordable pricingflexible billing practiceswelcoming owner
  4. 4
    The Originals Of Jamaica Dcc
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    108-10 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise The Originals of Jamaica DCC for its exceptional staff, supportive director (Ms. Pearson), and positive developmental outcomes for children of varying needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and creating an environment where children develop academically and socially. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making measurable progress.

    Accepts children with special needs (autism)knowledgeable and caring staffstrong director leadershipclean and well-maintained facility
  5. 5
    Bright Hope Nur Educational Ctr.
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    109-37 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Bright Hope Nursery Educational Center for its exceptional staff, caring director Ms. Pearson, and strong educational outcomes. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, and accommodating to children with special needs, with children showing significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and independence.

    Knowledgeable and caring staffexcellent director leadershipaccepts children with autism and special needsclean and well-maintained facility
  6. 6
    Pickwick School
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    151-15 85 Drive, Jamaica, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Pickwick School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and high-quality education provided. Parents highlight the school's balanced approach to learning, safety, and child development, with strong leadership and excellent parent communication. Many parents express gratitude for their children's positive experiences and recommend the school to other families.

    caring and loving teachersattentive staffhigh-quality educationstrong leadership
  7. 7
    Pickwick Sch Pre-Sch
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    151-15 85 Drive, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Pickwick School Pre-School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and high-quality educational environment. Parents highlight the school's balance of learning, safety, and support for children's adjustment to school, with strong communication from leadership and teachers.

    loving and attentive teachershigh-quality staffstrong leadership and directionregular parent communication
  8. 8
    Kids Circle Day Care, INC.
    4.42 score
    4.6(12)

    0 Goethels Avenue, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Circle Day Care for exceptional staff, warm environment, and strong educational outcomes. Children show significant developmental progress across social, emotional, and academic areas. Multiple parents note their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and charter schools.

    Warm and personalized staff who greet children by nameexcellent communication with parents via messages and picturesprofessional handling of developmental c
  9. 9
    Love Peace & Joy
    4.42 score
    4.6(12)

    164-04 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Circle Daycare for exceptional staff, strong academic and developmental outcomes, and a nurturing, home-like environment. Children show significant progress in literacy, math, social skills, and emotional development, with many parents noting their children are eager to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight excellent communication, personalized attention, and director Ms. Nora Ebrani's accessibility and dedication.

    Warm and caring staffstrong academic preparation (reading and math skills)effective communication with parentspersonalized learning approach
  10. 10
    Briarwood Ecc
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    139-76 85 Drive, Jamaica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Ira's Daycare & Preschool for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong development in academic, social, and emotional areas, with parents noting their kids are excited to attend daily. Director Ms. Linda and her team are highlighted for their dedication, communication, and commitment to individualized child care.

    Caring and professional staffDirector Ms. Linda's leadership and compassionClean and spacious facilityStrong academic curriculum and learning outcomes

Rating Distribution

Based on 60 daycares with Google ratings in Jamaica

4.5 - 5.0
30
4.0 - 4.4
12
3.0 - 3.9
12
Below 3
6

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 553 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Safe environment
6
2Clean facility
5
3Caring and professional staff
4
4Friendly staff
4
5Clean facilities
4
6Trustworthy staff
3
7Excellent parent communication
3
8Good location
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Jamaica, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.18avg rating
96 daycares · 53 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.45avg rating
10 daycares · 6 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jamaica zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1143514
4.69
7
114366
4.33
3
1143228
4.2
6
1143437
4.16
12
1143316
3.6
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jamaica (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Jamaica based on parent reviews

Nee Cee Cares Day Care

5(11)

106-38 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

Parents consistently praise NEE CEE CARES DAY CARE for its small, attentive environment where children receive quality individual attention and show significant developmental progress. Teachers are described as loving, well-trained, and compassionate, with strong communication to parents throughout the day. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.

Small class sizes with individualized attentionacademic improvement (countingreading)

Robin'S Nest

4.9(11)

140-05 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

Robin's Nest receives consistently excellent feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents and visitors praise the caring staff, quality care for children, and the center's community mission. The facility is noted for its loving environment and dedicated leadership.

Caring and dedicated staffhigh-quality childcarestrong community involvement and mission

Kids Palace

5(7)

84-75 Daniels Street, Jamaica, NY

Kids Palace is an indoor play center in Jamaica, NY that offers hourly and unlimited play options at affordable rates ($15-$28). Parents consistently praise the cleanliness, friendly owner, and variety of activities suitable for young children, with many highlighting the quality party room facilities.

Clean facilityaffordable pricingflexible billing practices

The Originals Of Jamaica Dcc

5(6)

108-10 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

Parents consistently praise The Originals of Jamaica DCC for its exceptional staff, supportive director (Ms. Pearson), and positive developmental outcomes for children of varying needs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, and creating an environment where children develop academically and socially. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making measurable progress.

Accepts children with special needs (autism)knowledgeable and caring staffstrong director leadership

Bright Hope Nur Educational Ctr.

5(6)

109-37 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

Parents consistently praise Bright Hope Nursery Educational Center for its exceptional staff, caring director Ms. Pearson, and strong educational outcomes. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, and accommodating to children with special needs, with children showing significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and independence.

Knowledgeable and caring staffexcellent director leadershipaccepts children with autism and special needs

Pickwick School

5(6)

151-15 85 Drive, Jamaica, NY

Pickwick School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and high-quality education provided. Parents highlight the school's balanced approach to learning, safety, and child development, with strong leadership and excellent parent communication. Many parents express gratitude for their children's positive experiences and recommend the school to other families.

caring and loving teachersattentive staffhigh-quality education

Map

Daycare types in Jamaica

Child Daycare & Preschools 96Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 10

Browse by type in Jamaica

🎨 Preschools 6🎒 After School Programs 6🌱 Montessori 3📚 Kindergarten 3

Daycare Centers in Jamaica, New York

This directory highlights 107 daycare centers in Jamaica, New York, offering a wide range of options for families in the area. Parents consistently highlight safe environments, clean facilities, and caring, professional staff as the defining features of these centers. The list also identifies 11435 as a standout neighborhood, boasting an average rating of 4.69/5 across 14 local facilities.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Jamaica have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 60 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 553 parent reviews. Parents in Jamaica most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, clean facility, and caring and professional staff.

When choosing a daycare in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica

Showing 107 results

Goodwill @ Ps 40
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
109-20 Union Hall St, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 523-0801
Queens Community House @ Ps 82
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
88-02 144th Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 297-0562
Nyjtl @ P.S. 37
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
179-37 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8182
Ymca @ P.S. 48q
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
108-29 155th St, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(212) 912-2212
Kiddie Prep U
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
0 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 206-1736
All My Children Day Care & Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare

All My Children Day Care & Nursery School in Jamaica receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the warm, caring staff, clean and engaging learning environment, and strong parent communication. Parents report significant developmental growth in their children and express confidence in the quality of care.

Attentive and caring staffclean and safe environmentengaging learning activities
Address
0 Mayfield Road, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 658-1563
Queens Community House Asp @ Ms 217
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
85-05 144th Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(646) 858-7112
Noel Pointer Foundation @ Q327
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
0 Linden Blvd., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 230-4825
City Parks Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
0 173rd Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 523-6912
Rochdale Village, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews appear to be for a library, not a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming and helpful staff, clean facilities, and quality children's programming including Mother Goose story time and book clubs.

Friendly and respectful staffclean and quiet environmentquality children's programs
Address
169-09 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 276-5700
New Beginnings Outreach, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
126-22 150th Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 529-3691
Easy Learning Pre-School II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
137-36 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ideal Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
87-41 165 Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bessie & Nora'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
92-12 168 Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
J.F.Kids Port/Bright Horizons Family
Child Daycare & Preschools

J.F. KIDS PORT/BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly staff, STEM curriculum, beautiful facility, and strong education outcomes, others report significant concerns about recent management changes, staffing inconsistencies, lack of classroom cameras, and unresponsive leadership.

Friendly and amazing teacherssystematic STEM curriculumbeautiful and warm facility
Address
Jfk Airport, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
National Sor. Phi Elta Kappa E.C.E.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
118-44 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jamaica Montessori Associates
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
90-01 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New Millenium Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
172-07 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jf Kids Port/Bright Horizons Family Solution I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Jfk Airport, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bethel Mission Junior Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
106-15 154 Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
D'S Sunshine Dc Pre-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
121-07 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
United Nations International School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
173-53 Croydon Road, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kamaja Multi Cultural Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
140-18 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Human Resource Center Of St. Albans Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
172-17 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ccns @ P.S. 50 After School Plus
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
143-26 101st Ave., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 722-6000
Child Center Of Ny @ Ps 182q
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
153-27 88th Ave, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 298-7700
Sports & Arts School Foundation @ Queens Gateway
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
160-20 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 969-3155
Sports And Arts In School Foundation, INC. @ 136@
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201-15 115th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8135
Bright Future Children Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
166-01 116th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 736-5840
Sqpa Nycha Beacon Satellite
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
109-04 160th St., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(646) 220-5173

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Frequently asked questions

There are 107 all daycares in Jamaica, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Jamaica have an average Google rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 60 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jamaica, 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
Jamaica offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 96 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 Jamaica for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jamaica 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.
The 11435 zip code is the best-rated area, with an average score of 4.69/5 stars calculated across 14 facilities located there.
Out of the 107 total facilities, 61 have been rated on Google, contributing to a pool of 556 analyzed parent reviews.
Yes, several facilities like KIDS CIRCLE DAY CARE, INC. (4.6/5) and AUNTY JEAN'S PLACE, INC. @ PACCOR KID'S (5/5) hold high ratings but currently show 0 reviews.