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Best Daycare Centers in Mt Vernon, NY

Compare 11 daycare centers in Mt Vernon. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mt Vernon, New York at a glance

Daycares
11
Avg rating
4.44/5
Parent reviews
61
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Mt Vernon has 11 licensed daycares with 61 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 10550 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mt Vernon

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
    Macedonia Community Empowerment Corporation
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    141 South 9th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews describe Macedonia Community Empowerment Corporation as a spacious event venue rather than a daycare facility. Parents praise its large open space, reasonable pricing, and helpful staff for hosting various celebrations and events. Some note the facility is dated and bathrooms could be improved.

    spacious venuefree/street parking availablereasonable pricinghelpful staff
  2. 2
    Westcop West Help Mt Vernon
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    240 Franklin Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Westcop West Help Mt Vernon is a family shelter that receives consistently positive feedback for its cleanliness, professional and friendly staff, and comprehensive services including activities, homework help, and cooking facilities. Reviewers praise the center's support for families in need and note that experiences have been life-changing for residents.

    Clean facilityfriendly and professional staffhomework help for childrenon-site laundromat
  3. 3
    The Caring Tree Child Care Center LLC
    3.71 score
    3.6(13)

    565 Gramatan Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Caring Tree receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing environment, creative and developmentally appropriate activities, and caring staff. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress. One parent reported dissatisfaction with a $220 late notice fee policy.

    Professional and warm staffpositive learning environmentcreative activitiesdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Mt Vernon

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mt Vernon, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.44avg rating
10 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mt Vernon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
105508
4.6
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mt Vernon (– 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 Mt Vernon based on parent reviews

Westcop Mt Vernon Cag Day Care Center

4.8(3)

250 S Sixth Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere and professional staff who treat children with deep care. One reviewer specifically notes their son felt instantly comfortable, while another praises the professionalism and affection shown by the team.

family-like atmosphereprofessional staffchildren treated with care

Y-Cop Of Mount Vernon, INC

5(2)

227 East Lincoln Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

One parent highlights the center as a great place for children to build social skills, noting it offers a paid after-school program. Another reviewer describes the organization as wonderful and empowering for youth within the Mount Vernon community.

social skills developmentpaid after-school programempowering for youth

Kids First Enrichment Program, INC

4.3(2)

30 Lorraine Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY

One parent praises the staff and owner as beautiful and hardworking, while another reports experiencing rude customer service and dismissive behavior from staff during an inquiry.

beautiful staffhardworking staffrecommended by parent

Vernon Heights Day Care

4.5(1)

258 S Columbus, Mt Vernon, NY

One parent highlights the center as a hands-on, caring, and fun learning environment with a good program.

hands-oncaringfun learning environment

Westcop Toddlers Park

5

260 S Fourth Ave, Mt Vernon, NY

Westcop

5

114 East 4th Street, Mt Vernon, NY

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Daycare types in Mt Vernon

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Mt Vernon, New York

There are 11 daycare centers in Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.44 stars. Our analysis covers 61 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mt Vernon, 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 Mt Vernon

Showing 11 results

Y-Cop Of Mount Vernon, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center as a great place for children to build social skills, noting it offers a paid after-school program. Another reviewer describes the organization as wonderful and empowering for youth within the Mount Vernon community.

social skills developmentpaid after-school programempowering for youth
Address
227 East Lincoln Ave, Mt Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 215-3063
Westcop Toddlers Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
260 S Fourth Ave, Mt Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 699-5039
Westcop
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
114 East 4th Street, Mt Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 664-5098
Westcop Mt Vernon Cag Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere and professional staff who treat children with deep care. One reviewer specifically notes their son felt instantly comfortable, while another praises the professionalism and affection shown by the team.

family-like atmosphereprofessional staffchildren treated with care
Address
250 S Sixth Ave, Mt Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 664-8688
Vernon Heights Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent highlights the center as a hands-on, caring, and fun learning environment with a good program.

hands-oncaringfun learning environment
Address
258 S Columbus, Mt Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 668-7988
Kids First Enrichment Program, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent praises the staff and owner as beautiful and hardworking, while another reports experiencing rude customer service and dismissive behavior from staff during an inquiry.

beautiful staffhardworking staffrecommended by parent
Address
30 Lorraine Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Phone
(844) 454-3347
Macedonia Community Empowerment Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Reviews describe Macedonia Community Empowerment Corporation as a spacious event venue rather than a daycare facility. Parents praise its large open space, reasonable pricing, and helpful staff for hosting various celebrations and events. Some note the facility is dated and bathrooms could be improved.

spacious venuefree/street parking availablereasonable pricing
Address
141 South 9th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 667-2333
Westcop West Help Mt Vernon
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Westcop West Help Mt Vernon is a family shelter that receives consistently positive feedback for its cleanliness, professional and friendly staff, and comprehensive services including activities, homework help, and cooking facilities. Reviewers praise the center's support for families in need and note that experiences have been life-changing for residents.

Clean facilityfriendly and professional staffhomework help for children
Address
240 Franklin Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 665-5401
The Caring Tree Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

The Caring Tree receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing environment, creative and developmentally appropriate activities, and caring staff. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress. One parent reported dissatisfaction with a $220 late notice fee policy.

Professional and warm staffpositive learning environmentcreative activities
Address
565 Gramatan Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 665-8733
City Of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau @ Longfellow
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
625 South 4th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 665-2344
City Of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau @ Benjamin Turner Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
624 S 3rd Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 665-2393

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 all daycares in Mt Vernon, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mt Vernon have an average Google rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 56% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mt Vernon, 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
Mt Vernon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Mt Vernon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mt Vernon 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.