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710 Daycare Centers in New York, New York

Browse all 710 daycare centers in New York, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New York

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
    Bridge Community-Nursery
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    111 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Bridge Community Playschool receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, supportive leadership under director Jackie, age-appropriate curriculum, and significant developmental growth they observed in their children.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong leadership and director Jackiewarm and inclusive environmentage-appropriate and engaging curriculum
  2. 2
    Purple Circle
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    251 West 100 Street, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Purple Circle is a highly-regarded parent cooperative daycare in the Upper West Side with perfect 5-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, attentive teachers who know each child individually, and strong sense of community. The center offers enrichment activities including art, music, and outdoor adventures, along with frequent daily updates to parents.

    Caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming community atmosphereindividualized attention to each childparent cooperative model allowing direct feedback
  3. 3
    The Playgroup Cooperative
    4.74 score
    5(14)

    32 Carmine Street, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Playgroup Cooperative (Downing Street) is a parent-run cooperative preschool that receives unanimous praise from parents. Reviews highlight the warm, nurturing community atmosphere, experienced and empathetic teachers, play-based curriculum, and affordable tuition that comes with active parent involvement in the classroom.

    Experienced and empathetic teachersplay-based learning approachstrong community building among familiesaffordable tuition
  4. 4
    St. Matthew'S & St. Timothy'S Dcc
    4.72 score
    5(13)

    26 West 84 Street, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, most reviews appear to describe the church facility and services rather than the daycare program specifically. Parents who mentioned daycare aspects praised the kind staff.

    Kind and welcoming staffclean facilitycommunity atmospherebilingual services (English and Spanish)
  5. 5
    Chelsea Day School
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    345 West 14 Street, New York, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Chelsea Day School receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional preschool program in Manhattan. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring teaching staff, creative learning environment, and strong sense of community. Children reportedly develop confidence, social skills, curiosity, and a love of learning while parents benefit from parenting support and lasting friendships.

    Warm and caring teacherscreative and engaging curriculumindividualized attention to each childstrong parent community and support network
  6. 6
    The Riverside Church Weekday School
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Riverside Church Weekday School as an exceptional early childhood program with a play-based curriculum, caring and experienced teachers, and beautiful facilities. The school is noted for its strong community, specialized arts programs, outdoor spaces, and successful preparation for kindergarten.

    Play-based learning approachexperienced and caring teachers with master's degreesbeautiful light-filled classrooms with river viewsspecialized programs (music
  7. 7
    Family Annex
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    560 West 113 Street, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Family Annex is a highly regarded Reggio Emilia-based preschool in New York where parents report their children thrive academically and socially. Teachers are described as warm, caring, and deeply engaged with each child's individual development. The school emphasizes child-led exploration, daily outdoor play, arts and music, and maintains strong home-school connections.

    Reggio Emilia approachcaring and patient teacherswarm community atmospheredaily outdoor play regardless of weather
  8. 8
    Chabad Child Care Preschool
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    101 West 92 Street, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Chabad Child Care Preschool for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat each child individually. The school emphasizes Jewish heritage and values while fostering a strong sense of community that extends beyond traditional school hours with year-round programming. Children are reported to be eager and happy to attend daily.

    Warm and nurturing atmosphereattentive and caring teacherssmall class sizes (3 teachers per classroom)Jewish education and cultural values
  9. 9
    Columbus Pre-School
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    606 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Columbus Pre-School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and director Julie for creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the excellent facilities, strong teacher-parent communication through daily photo updates, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadershipdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumdaily photo and activity updates
  10. 10
    Yaldaynu Pre-School
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    251 West 100 Street, New York, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Yaldaynu Pre-School for its warm, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Reviewers highlight the caring staff, quality curriculum, and positive developmental impact on their children. Multiple families report feeling reassured about their children's care and express enthusiasm about returning for additional siblings.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong community and family orientationquality curriculum covering art/science/literacy/naturesmooth transition to school

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in New York based on parent reviews

Bridge Community-Nursery

5(20)

111 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY

Bridge Community Playschool receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, supportive leadership under director Jackie, age-appropriate curriculum, and significant developmental growth they observed in their children.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong leadership and director Jackiewarm and inclusive environment

Purple Circle

5(20)

251 West 100 Street, New York, NY

Purple Circle is a highly-regarded parent cooperative daycare in the Upper West Side with perfect 5-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, attentive teachers who know each child individually, and strong sense of community. The center offers enrichment activities including art, music, and outdoor adventures, along with frequent daily updates to parents.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming community atmosphereindividualized attention to each child

The Playgroup Cooperative

5(14)

32 Carmine Street, New York, NY

The Playgroup Cooperative (Downing Street) is a parent-run cooperative preschool that receives unanimous praise from parents. Reviews highlight the warm, nurturing community atmosphere, experienced and empathetic teachers, play-based curriculum, and affordable tuition that comes with active parent involvement in the classroom.

Experienced and empathetic teachersplay-based learning approachstrong community building among families

St. Matthew'S & St. Timothy'S Dcc

5(13)

26 West 84 Street, New York, NY

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, most reviews appear to describe the church facility and services rather than the daycare program specifically. Parents who mentioned daycare aspects praised the kind staff.

Kind and welcoming staffclean facilitycommunity atmosphere

Chelsea Day School

5(12)

345 West 14 Street, New York, NY

Chelsea Day School receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional preschool program in Manhattan. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring teaching staff, creative learning environment, and strong sense of community. Children reportedly develop confidence, social skills, curiosity, and a love of learning while parents benefit from parenting support and lasting friendships.

Warm and caring teacherscreative and engaging curriculumindividualized attention to each child

The Riverside Church Weekday School

5(12)

490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY

Parents consistently praise Riverside Church Weekday School as an exceptional early childhood program with a play-based curriculum, caring and experienced teachers, and beautiful facilities. The school is noted for its strong community, specialized arts programs, outdoor spaces, and successful preparation for kindergarten.

Play-based learning approachexperienced and caring teachers with master's degreesbeautiful light-filled classrooms with river views

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Daycare types in New York

Child Daycare & Preschools 624Headstart Programs 6Church Daycare 17Before or After School Daycare 63

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Daycare Centers in New York, New York

There are 710 daycare centers in New York, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in New York, 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 New York

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Harlem Children'S Zone INC. Ps 149
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
41 West 117th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 534-0700
Grand Street Settlement @80 Pitt St.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
80 Pitt Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 674-1740
Ps 11 Programs INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
320 West 21st Street, New York, NY
Phone
(917) 653-0594
Harlem Children Zone Comm. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
35 East 125th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 534-0700
A Place For Kids @Ps 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
122 Henry Street, New York, NY
Phone
(917) 509-1861
Scan-Ny @ Wagner Houses
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
435 East 120th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(917) 280-9039
Henry Street Settlement @ Castle Ms
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
220 Henry Street, New York, NY
Phone
(646) 660-5210
Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
250 West 65th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 874-0860
The Children'S Aid Society @P.S. 8
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
465 West 167th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 740-8655
Fed Kids Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Prince Hall Colonial Park Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
159-30 Harlem River Drive, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Phipps Afterschool At The Plaza
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
320 East 26th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(917) 299-3536
The Meeting House Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
48 West 74th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 355-1908
Island Kids, INC. @ Ps/Is 217
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
645 Main Street, New York, NY
Phone
(646) 752-3839
Horace Mann School For Nursery Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
55 East 90 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S All Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
109 East 60 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
East Chelsea Children'S Wksp
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
17 East 16 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Children'S Storefront
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
61 East 129 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Baruch College Elc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
104 East 19 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Brotherhood Synagogue Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
28 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Medical Center Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Medical Center Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated educators who support children's academic, social, and emotional development. Parents highlight the school's engaging curriculum, flexible policies, and strong sense of community. Multiple families report their children have thrived and developed a genuine love of learning during their time at the school.

Warm and supportive staffstrong academic and emotional developmentflexible scheduling
Address
60 Haven Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Henry Street Settlement
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
301 Henry Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Fed Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Super Tot Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Starchild Pre-School for its highly trained, certified teachers, immersive Japanese language environment, and enriching activities including frequent field trips and outdoor exploration. The center is noted for providing warm, nurturing care that supports child development and creates strong bonds with both teachers and peers.

Highly trained and certified teachers with low turnoverJapanese language immersion with bilingual instructionfrequent field trips and outdoor activities
Address
325 East 6 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Abc Merricat'S Castle
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
316 East 88 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rhinelander Children'S Aide Soceity
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
350 East 88 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Escuela Hispana Mont Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
442 East Houston Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bellevue South Nur Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Buckle My Shoe Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Buckle My Shoe Nursery School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based curriculum and skilled, passionate teaching staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong development in communication, motor skills, and a genuine love of learning.

Reggio Emilia philosophychild-centered curriculumpassionate and well-trained teachers (many with Master's degrees)
Address
40 Worth Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Seventh Avenue Mennonite
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
201 West 146 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 710 all daycares in New York, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in New York, 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
New York offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 624 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 17 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 63 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 New York for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in New York 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.