Best Daycare Centers in Staten Island, NY
Compare 160 daycare centers in Staten Island. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Staten Island, New York at a glance
- Daycares
- 160
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 794
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 41
Staten Island has 160 licensed daycares with 794 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.41 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 52% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 10303 (avg 4.64 stars), while 10314 has the largest selection (27 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Staten Island
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.
- 1Over The Rainbow Day Care4.74 score5(14)
33 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Over the Rainbow Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Wendy. Parents highlight their children's happiness, safety, cleanliness, educational activities, and feel comfortable leaving their kids in this family-like environment.
Attentive and loving staffclean and safe facilitynutritious mealseducational and seasonal activities - 2Islanders Children Day Care4.72 score4.9(20)
219 Jefferson Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Islanders Children Day Care for its caring, attentive staff, small group sizes, and well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for homemade meals, spacious classrooms, outdoor activities, and strong academic progress in early childhood development. Leadership by Mrs. Ella and her teaching team receives particular recognition for individualized attention to each child.
Caring and compassionate teacherssmall group sizesexcellent curriculumindividualized approach to each child - 3Ms. Rosemary'S Tiny Tot Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
5 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Ms. Rosemary's as a family-oriented dance studio emphasizing technique, confidence-building, and joy over competition. The studio is noted for its warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and long-standing reputation (60+ years) in the community.
Non-competitive atmospherefocus on technique and pure dancewarm and welcoming staffstrong confidence-building for children - 4Alphabet Academy4.56 score4.8(12)
65 Foster Rd, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Alphabet Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the live-stream cameras for monitoring, on-site home-cooked meals, enrichment activities, and responsiveness to concerns as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
Caring and dedicated staffsafe and clean environmentstrong curriculumeducational programs - 5Smiles Around Us4.56 score4.7(20)
3854 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Smiles Around Us (also referred to as UniKids) for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and treated like family. Multiple parents highlight the clean facilities, educational programs, and smooth adjustment experiences.
Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentclean and organized facilitiesstrong educational programs - 6Huguenot Pre-School4.51 score4.8(9)
5475 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews focus on the church building itself rather than daycare services. Parents praise the beautiful architecture, welcoming atmosphere, and community hospitality of the historic landmark church that hosts the pre-school.
Beautiful architecturewelcoming parishionerspeaceful/tranquil areahosts community events generously - 7Castle Day Care I/T4.44 score4.8(6)
1141 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Castle Day Care I/T for its caring and attentive staff who genuinely engage with children. The facility is noted for being clean, organized, and flexible with scheduling. Children show visible growth and confidence, with parents reporting high satisfaction and strong teacher-parent communication.
Kind and attentive staffgenuine care for childrenclean facilityorganized environment - 8The Child Study Center Of Ny INC./Best Friends Of Dc4.44 score4.8(6)
285 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and passionate staff, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children. Multiple reviewers describe the environment as family-like and highlight the principal's dedication to individual child education. Former students have gone on to attend college.
Supportive staffcaring teacherspassionate principalfamily-like atmosphere - 9Zion Lutheran Preschool4.43 score4.6(13)
505 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Zion Lutheran Preschool is highly praised for its welcoming church community and caring staff. Parents highlight the quality of care for infants through pre-K children and note it as a strong school environment. The facility is appreciated for its beautiful sanctuary and active community involvement.
Welcoming and friendly staffquality care from infants to pre-Kbeautiful sanctuary with stained glass windowssupportive church community - 10Creative Learning Clubhouse4.42 score4.6(12)
275 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Learning Clubhouse receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight professional transportation services, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and a focus on values like kindness and respect. The center is particularly noted for providing compassionate support and helping families during challenging times.
Professional and kind staffwarm
Rating Distribution
Based on 79 daycares with Google ratings in Staten Island
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 794 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Staten Island, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Staten Island zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10303 | 13 | 4.64 | 9 | |
| 10308 | 7 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 10305 | 10 | 4.48 | 4 | |
| 10306 | 14 | 4.33 | 4 | |
| 10312 | 16 | 4.3 | 5 | |
| 10301 | 22 | 4.24 | 3 | |
| 10314 | 27 | 4.15 | 5 | |
| 10310 | 12 | 4.11 | 4 | |
| 10309 | 12 | 4.08 | 2 | |
| 10304 | 15 | 3.83 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Staten Island (– 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 Staten Island based on parent reviews
Over The Rainbow Day Care
33 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Over the Rainbow Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Wendy. Parents highlight their children's happiness, safety, cleanliness, educational activities, and feel comfortable leaving their kids in this family-like environment.
Islanders Children Day Care
219 Jefferson Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Parents consistently praise Islanders Children Day Care for its caring, attentive staff, small group sizes, and well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for homemade meals, spacious classrooms, outdoor activities, and strong academic progress in early childhood development. Leadership by Mrs. Ella and her teaching team receives particular recognition for individualized attention to each child.
Ms. Rosemary'S Tiny Tot Preschool
5 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY
Parents praise Ms. Rosemary's as a family-oriented dance studio emphasizing technique, confidence-building, and joy over competition. The studio is noted for its warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and long-standing reputation (60+ years) in the community.
Alphabet Academy
65 Foster Rd, Staten Island, NY
Alphabet Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the live-stream cameras for monitoring, on-site home-cooked meals, enrichment activities, and responsiveness to concerns as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
Smiles Around Us
3854 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
Parents consistently praise Smiles Around Us (also referred to as UniKids) for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and treated like family. Multiple parents highlight the clean facilities, educational programs, and smooth adjustment experiences.
Huguenot Pre-School
5475 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY
Reviews focus on the church building itself rather than daycare services. Parents praise the beautiful architecture, welcoming atmosphere, and community hospitality of the historic landmark church that hosts the pre-school.
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Daycare Centers in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island offers 160 daycare centers, providing a wide variety of options for families across the borough. Parents frequently highlight clean facilities and welcoming environments in their feedback, with several institutions recognized for their serious approach to care. Whether you are looking for a large center or a smaller home-based operation, this directory helps you navigate the local landscape with verified information.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Staten Island have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 79 rated facilities, with 52% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 794 parent reviews. Parents in Staten Island most frequently praise daycares for clean facilities, welcoming environment, and serious institution.
When choosing a daycare in Staten Island, 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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- 2221 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY
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- 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
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- 3435 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY
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- 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
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- 971 Rossville Avenue, Staten Island, NY
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Parents praise the Jewish Community Center of SI for its caring and encouraging staff who help children overcome challenges like speech difficulties. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers and director as lovely and helpful, with children showing positive development and emotional attachment to the school.
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- 475 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
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- 71 Metropolitan Oval, Staten Island, NY
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One parent describes a restrictive environment where children are prohibited from talking during lunch, with violations resulting in the confiscation of food and loss of recess privileges. The reviewer characterizes these policies as unfair, particularly noting that they apply across all grade levels.
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- 140 Palma Drive, Staten Island, NY
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- (718) 556-5294
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- 100 Lindenwood Road, Staten Island, NY
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- (718) 356-2800
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- 450 Buel Avenue, Staten Island, NY
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- (347) 930-7196
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