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Best Daycare Centers in Lancaster, NY

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

Lancaster, New York at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
4.22/5
Parent reviews
98
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Lancaster has 10 licensed daycares with 98 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.The largest concentration is in 14086 with 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lancaster

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
    Edukids, INC.
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1767 Como Park Boulevard, Lancaster, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise EDUKIDS/BrightPath Lancaster for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental progress. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's nurturing environment, well-structured curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere that puts parents at ease.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication and daily updatesstrong developmental progress and milestone achievementnurturing and patient teachers
  2. 2
    Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    3966 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum with a Christian foundation. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents noted excellent communication and flexible hours.

    Clean and organized facilitycaring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-parent communicationChristian-based curriculum
  3. 3
    Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and communicative staff, structured Christian-based curriculum, and engaging activities including field trips. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and excited to attend while making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents describe the experience as exceeding expectations compared to other daycares in the area.

    Clean and organized facilitiescaring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-parent communication via appChristian learning curriculum
  4. 4
    Brierwood Child Care Of Lancaster, INC.
    3.29 score
    2.7(6)

    4920 William Street, Lancaster, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Brierwood Child Care of Lancaster has polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise Director Cherice's compassion, staff longevity, cleanliness, and professionalism. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, behavior management issues without documentation, privacy violations, and rude customer service.

    Director Cherice described as kind and caring by someexperienced and long-term staffclean facility reported by some parentsprofessional environment reported by some

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Lancaster

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 98 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Easy to deal with
3
2Great staff
3
3Friendly people
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lancaster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
140868
4.05
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lancaster (– 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 Lancaster based on parent reviews

Edukids, INC.

4.9(20)

1767 Como Park Boulevard, Lancaster, NY

Parents consistently praise EDUKIDS/BrightPath Lancaster for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental progress. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's nurturing environment, well-structured curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere that puts parents at ease.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication and daily updatesstrong developmental progress and milestone achievement

Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center

4.6(20)

3966 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY

Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum with a Christian foundation. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents noted excellent communication and flexible hours.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-parent communication

Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center

4.6(20)

129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster, NY

Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and communicative staff, structured Christian-based curriculum, and engaging activities including field trips. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and excited to attend while making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents describe the experience as exceeding expectations compared to other daycares in the area.

Clean and organized facilitiescaring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-parent communication via app

Ymca Buffalo Niagara

4.3(3)

1985 Como Park Boulevard, Lancaster, NY

The few reviews so far mention easy interactions with staff and a nice facility for exercising in bad weather, though one parent notes cleanliness concerns regarding the steam room.

easy to deal withnice facilitygreat staff

Brierwood Child Care Of Lancaster, INC.

2.7(6)

4920 William Street, Lancaster, NY

Brierwood Child Care of Lancaster has polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise Director Cherice's compassion, staff longevity, cleanliness, and professionalism. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, behavior management issues without documentation, privacy violations, and rude customer service.

Director Cherice described as kind and caring by someexperienced and long-term staffclean facility reported by some parents

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Daycare Centers in Lancaster, New York

There are 10 daycare centers in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.22 stars. Our analysis covers 98 parent reviews. Parents in Lancaster most frequently praise daycares for easy to deal with, great staff, and friendly people.

When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster

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Edukids, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise EDUKIDS/BrightPath Lancaster for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and developmental progress. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's nurturing environment, well-structured curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere that puts parents at ease.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication and daily updatesstrong developmental progress and milestone achievement
Address
1767 Como Park Boulevard, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 685-0729
Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum with a Christian foundation. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents noted excellent communication and flexible hours.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-parent communication
Address
3966 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 681-2601
Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and communicative staff, structured Christian-based curriculum, and engaging activities including field trips. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and excited to attend while making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents describe the experience as exceeding expectations compared to other daycares in the area.

Clean and organized facilitiescaring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-parent communication via app
Address
129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 289-4369
Ymca Buffalo Niagara
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The few reviews so far mention easy interactions with staff and a nice facility for exercising in bad weather, though one parent notes cleanliness concerns regarding the steam room.

easy to deal withnice facilitygreat staff
Address
1985 Como Park Boulevard, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 684-2395
Brierwood Child Care Of Lancaster, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Brierwood Child Care of Lancaster has polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise Director Cherice's compassion, staff longevity, cleanliness, and professionalism. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, behavior management issues without documentation, privacy violations, and rude customer service.

Director Cherice described as kind and caring by someexperienced and long-term staffclean facility reported by some parents
Address
4920 William Street, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 681-2500
Doodle Bugs! Children'S Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Doodle Bugs Lancaster receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and excited to attend, and appreciate the well-maintained facility with diverse indoor and outdoor play spaces.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication and daily updateschildren genuinely enjoy attending
Address
14 Rehm Road, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 684-2300
Gina Property Holdings
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
149 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 425-1175
Ymca Buffalo Niagara
Child Daycare & Preschools

Feedback for the YMCA Buffalo Niagara location is mixed, with one parent noting it is easy to deal with and another appreciating the facility for exercise during bad weather. However, a third review highlights cleanliness issues, specifically pointing out that staff are friendly but the steam room appears unwiped with visible dirt marks on the steamer.

easy to deal withnice facility for exercising in inclement weathergreat staff
Address
91 Court Street, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 684-2395
Ymca Buffalo Niagara
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes the YMCA as easy to deal with, while another appreciates the facility for exercising in bad weather. A third review highlights the friendly staff but notes maintenance issues with the steam room.

easy to deal withnice facility for exercising in inclement weathergreat staff
Address
5201 William Street, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 684-2395
Ymca Buffalo Niagara
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes the staff as great and very friendly, while another notes the facility is nice for exercising during bad weather. A third review highlights cleanliness concerns, specifically pointing out that the steam room appears dirty and has not been properly wiped down.

friendly staffgreat peoplenice facility for inclement weather
Address
11 Pleasantview Dr., Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 684-2395

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Lancaster, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lancaster have an average Google rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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
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 Lancaster for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lancaster 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.