Best Daycare Centers in Merrick, NY
Compare 14 daycare centers in Merrick. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Merrick, New York at a glance
- Daycares
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 100
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Merrick has 14 licensed daycares with 100 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 11566 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Merrick
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.
- 1Tlc @ Brookside4.8 score5(20)
1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
TLC @ Brookside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental progress their children make. The center creates a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning.
Warm and caring staffPatient and attentive teachersClean and safe facilitiesStrong parent-teacher communication - 2Tlc Daycare Center4.59 score4.8(14)
1731 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise TLC Daycare Center for exceptional staff care, family-like atmosphere, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying engaging activities and celebrations. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and highly recommend the center.
Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphereexcellent communication with parents - 3South Shore Y.J.C.C-Merrick E.C.C.4.58 score4.8(13)
225 Fox Blvd, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews appear to be mislabeled and primarily reference the Merrick Jewish Center rather than the early childhood center. The few relevant comments praise professionalism, supportive staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Professional staffsupportive environmentwelcoming to new familiesorganized events - 4Precious Kids Too INC.4.47 score4.6(19)
2220 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Precious Kids Too for excellent staff, particularly Ms. Karson, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. They highlight the clean facility, small class sizes, responsive communication, and strong developmental progress of their children across all age groups.
Warm and caring staffexcellent daily communicationdetailed progress notesclean and safe facility - 5Merrick Community Nursery School4.16 score4.3(6)
69 Willis Avenue, Merrick, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Merrick Community Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum. Parents praise Director Christine and the teaching team for creating a welcoming environment where children thrive. One parent expressed disappointment with the mandatory parent commitment requirement that led to their child's removal from the program.
Professional and caring staffsupportive directorengaging curriculumwelcoming environment - 6The Children'S Nest Early Childhood Education Center3.55 score3.3(9)
2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive experience, while four parents report aggressive discipline practices, poor communication, isolation of children, missing items, and difficulty reaching the facility during emergencies.
Patient and kind staffstrong language and academic developmentbeautiful ceremonies and graduationscar - 7Children'S Nest Early Childhood Education Center3.55 score3.3(9)
2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive learning environment, while others report aggressive staff behavior, poor communication, inappropriate discipline practices, and unresponsiveness to parent inquiries.
Patient and kind staffstrong child development and speech improvementwell-prepared students for kindergartenengaging programs and ceremonies
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Merrick
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Merrick, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Merrick zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11566 | 14 | 4.18 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Merrick (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
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 Merrick based on parent reviews
Tlc @ Brookside
1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY
TLC @ Brookside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental progress their children make. The center creates a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning.
Tlc Daycare Center
1731 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
Parents consistently praise TLC Daycare Center for exceptional staff care, family-like atmosphere, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying engaging activities and celebrations. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and highly recommend the center.
South Shore Y.J.C.C-Merrick E.C.C.
225 Fox Blvd, Merrick, NY
Reviews appear to be mislabeled and primarily reference the Merrick Jewish Center rather than the early childhood center. The few relevant comments praise professionalism, supportive staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Precious Kids Too INC.
2220 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY
Parents consistently praise Precious Kids Too for excellent staff, particularly Ms. Karson, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. They highlight the clean facility, small class sizes, responsive communication, and strong developmental progress of their children across all age groups.
Merrick Woods Country Day School
1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
Parents report that children have had outstanding experiences across preschool and summer camp programs, highlighting the caring and accommodating nature of the staff. Reviewers appreciate the competitive rates, excellent bus service, and high-quality meals, with specific praise for the art instruction at camp.
Maimonides Educational Center
2174 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY
One parent describes the Maimonides Educational Center as an amazing place. This single review highlights a highly positive experience with no noted drawbacks.
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Daycare Centers in Merrick, New York
There are 14 daycare centers in Merrick, 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 Merrick have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.24 stars. Our analysis covers 100 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Merrick, 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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Parents report that children have had outstanding experiences across preschool and summer camp programs, highlighting the caring and accommodating nature of the staff. Reviewers appreciate the competitive rates, excellent bus service, and high-quality meals, with specific praise for the art instruction at camp.
- Address
- 1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 483-7272
One parent describes the Maimonides Educational Center as an amazing place. This single review highlights a highly positive experience with no noted drawbacks.
- Address
- 2174 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 833-3057
TLC @ Brookside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental progress their children make. The center creates a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning.
- Address
- 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 442-4910
Reviews appear to be mislabeled and primarily reference the Merrick Jewish Center rather than the early childhood center. The few relevant comments praise professionalism, supportive staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Address
- 225 Fox Blvd, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 379-9386
Parents consistently praise TLC Daycare Center for exceptional staff care, family-like atmosphere, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying engaging activities and celebrations. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and highly recommend the center.
- Address
- 1731 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 378-3890
Parents consistently praise Precious Kids Too for excellent staff, particularly Ms. Karson, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. They highlight the clean facility, small class sizes, responsive communication, and strong developmental progress of their children across all age groups.
- Address
- 2220 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 223-3046
Merrick Community Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum. Parents praise Director Christine and the teaching team for creating a welcoming environment where children thrive. One parent expressed disappointment with the mandatory parent commitment requirement that led to their child's removal from the program.
- Address
- 69 Willis Avenue, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 868-1071
One parent highlights the program's ability to provide specific directions for their child's general practitioner, while another simply notes it is intended for high school students.
- Address
- 1057 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 868-6027
One parent reports a highly negative interaction with the program director, describing them as rude and uncooperative regarding inquiries about the organization's non-profit status. The reviewer expresses significant concern about the director's attitude, stating it is 'terrifying' given their responsibility for childcare.
- Address
- 2400 Central Pkwy, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 379-4245
One parent reports a highly negative experience, describing the program director as rude and uncooperative regarding inquiries about the organization's non-profit status. The reviewer expresses significant concern about the safety and suitability of the staff responsible for child care.
- Address
- 108 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 379-4245
The Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive experience, while four parents report aggressive discipline practices, poor communication, isolation of children, missing items, and difficulty reaching the facility during emergencies.
- Address
- 2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 867-7404
Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive learning environment, while others report aggressive staff behavior, poor communication, inappropriate discipline practices, and unresponsiveness to parent inquiries.
- Address
- 2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 867-7404
One former employee describes a negative experience involving neglectful care for children in foster care, including poor hygiene and inadequate clothing. The reviewer also notes that management discouraged speaking up about safety concerns and alleged favoritism with social workers.
- Address
- 2655 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 378-6333
- Address
- 21 Babylon Rd, Merrick, NY
- Phone
- (516) 379-4245
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities