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6,486 Daycare Centers in New York

Browse 6,486 daycare centers across New York. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New York

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New York can make the decision-making process smoother.

New York has about 6,486 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New York. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New York

There are 6,486 daycares in New York: 186 headstart facilities, 422 before/after school centers, 136 religious facility daycares, and 5,742 childcare and preschool centers.

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Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
69 Richardson Avenue, Monticello, NY
Phone
(845) 794-8830
Prospect Brownstone School And Futurelink
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are mixed, ranging from 1-5 stars. Some parents praise the facility for cleanliness, friendly staff, and supportive services, while others report concerns about food quality, sanitation, and lack of amenities like WiFi and cooking facilities. Overall experience appears to vary significantly by individual case.

Clean facilityfriendly and respectful staffsecurity
Address
730 Kelly Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 617-6100
Brooklyn Chinese American Association @ P.S. 160
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

This daycare center receives highly polarized reviews with a 2.9/5 rating. Positive reviews praise the academic preparation, bilingual instruction, friendly staff, and facility amenities, as well as support during the pandemic. However, negative reviews cite poor customer service, unresponsive management, unresolved complaints, and concerns about how children are treated.

Learning opportunities for school readinessfriendly and bilingual staff (Chinese and English)climate-controlled facility
Address
5105 Ft. Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 438-0008
Kids First Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Kids First Childcare Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Satisfied parents praise the staff, curriculum, and preschool/school-age programs, while dissatisfied parents report serious safety concerns, inadequate child supervision, unresponsive management, and policy/procedure deficiencies.

Attentive staffexcellent curriculumpreschool program effectiveness
Address
12 Church Ave, Ballston Spa, NY
Phone
(518) 309-3540
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise dedicated teachers and child development outcomes. Negative reviews cite staff unprofessionalism during enrollment, alleged physical abuse by a teacher, and hygiene/health concerns.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong child development and academic preparationchildren enjoy attending
Address
144-06 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Good Samaritan Gates Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Good Samaritan Gates CDC has received overwhelmingly negative reviews with a 1-2 star rating pattern. Parents report serious concerns about hygiene, health practices, staff professionalism, and child care standards.

Convenient location for some parents
Address
992 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Leap
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

LEAP is a workforce training center, not a daycare. Reviews are mixed, with some praising professional staff and training programs, but the majority criticizing poor job placement services, unresponsive staff, unprofessional conduct, and unreliable follow-up.

Professional and respectful staffaffordable or free training programsclean environment
Address
400 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 419-0494
Prospect Community Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly divided, ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, security, and meals. Negative reviewers cite unsanitary conditions, poor food quality, lack of amenities, and unresponsive case workers.

Clean facilityfriendly and respectful staffsecurity
Address
730 Kelly Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Amboy Street Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Amboy Street DCC receives mixed reviews averaging 3.9/5 across recent ratings. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, comfortable units, and respectful staff, though some note inconsistent follow-up from case workers and maintenance issues.

clean facilitynice apartments/unitsrespectful and kind staff
Address
217 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The B.E.L.L. Foundation, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly polarized, ranging from enthusiastic praise about athletic programs and dedicated teachers to a scathing critique about institutional failures and mismanagement. Most positive reviews focus on sports achievement and teacher quality, while the negative review raises concerns about resource allocation, school environment, and student outcomes.

Athletic programsdedicated teachersopportunities for student development
Address
171-10 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Saratoga Brownstone & Futurelink School
Before or After School Daycare
2.9

This facility appears to be a homeless shelter rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising supportive staff and case workers, while others report serious concerns about facility cleanliness, staff professionalism, and respectful treatment of residents.

Some staff members provide helpful case management and social work supportsecurity on-siteclean and quiet environment
Address
175-15 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 244-0670
Brooklyn Chinese America @ P.S. 69
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise from some parents about teaching quality, bilingual instruction, and staff support during the pandemic, but serious complaints from others regarding staff attitude, management responsiveness to concerns, and fair treatment of children.

Bilingual instruction (Chinese and English)academic preparation for public schoolfriendly staff
Address
884 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 438-0008
Good Counsel Gates Child Deve. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents report serious concerns about health and safety practices at this daycare. Multiple reviews cite frequent illness among children, poor sanitation, inadequate sick policies, and unprofessional staff behavior. The facility has received overwhelmingly negative ratings with parents recommending closure.

Convenient location for some parents
Address
992 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 443-6463
Little Angels Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2645 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY
Phone
(716) 896-2330
Whispering Pines Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
40 Henrietta Blvd., Amsterdam, NY
Phone
(518) 843-3003
Sunshine Kid'S Corner, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Sunshine Kid's Corner receives highly polarized reviews. Early positive reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, safety features, creative classroom design, and caring staff. However, recent reviews since new ownership in spring 2022 report significant declines in care quality, safety violations, staff instability, poor communication, and inappropriate handling of parent concerns.

Clean facilitynew gym equipmentcreative classroom designs
Address
185 Wallins Corner Road, Amsterdam, NY
Phone
(518) 842-3935
Bolivar-Richburg Early Childhood Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Reviews for this facility are mixed and inconsistent, with some parents praising the school and events while others express serious concerns. Many reviews appear to reference school events rather than daycare services specifically, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality.

Outdoor fieldpeewee football gameschool play entertainment
Address
422 Main Street, Bolivar, NY
Phone
(585) 928-2149
Kidz Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
301 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY
Phone
(518) 690-2831
Future Faces Child Care - Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Future Faces has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviewers praise caring, welcoming staff and happy children. Negative reviewers report allegations of discriminatory treatment toward parents, health/safety concerns in infant care, billing disputes, and staff overstepping professional boundaries.

Caring and welcoming staffchildren happy to attendengaging activities and crafts
Address
365 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY
Phone
(607) 797-9880
Whispering Pines Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
230 West Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY
Phone
(518) 775-5760
St. Mark'S Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

St. Mark's Day Care Center has extremely polarized reviews. Some parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, and child development, while others report serious concerns including unprofessional conduct, staff shortages, inadequate supervision, lost belongings, bullying, and poor management.

Caring and excellent teacherschild learning and developmentgood value for cost
Address
505 E 10 St & 2 Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Children'S Ctr. At Time Warner
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

THE CHILDREN'S CTR. AT TIME WARNER is an ACS facility that serves as a temporary placement center. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising staff dedication and support services, while others report serious safety concerns, staff misconduct, and inadequate supervision.

Staff attentiveness to childrenprovision of clothing and essentialsrecreational activities and outings
Address
1271 Avenue Of Americas, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Area 145 Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
510 West 145 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Children'S Center At Time Warner I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Reviews are mixed and contradictory, ranging from 1-5 stars. This appears to be an ACS (Administration for Children's Services) emergency shelter facility, not a traditional daycare. Some reviewers praise staff dedication and provision of essentials, while others report serious safety concerns, staff misconduct, and poor conditions.

Staff attentiveness to childrenprovision of clothing and necessitiesrecreational activities
Address
1271 Avenue Of Americas, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Smiles Around Us Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Smiles Around Us Academy receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the educational quality, teacher approachability, and after-school programs, with several giving 5-star ratings. However, concerns include staff payment issues and problems with returning children's belongings.

Quality educationapproachable teachershappy children
Address
351 Sand Lane, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 390-0070
Brierwood Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Brierwood Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews with stark differences between locations and time periods. Several parents praise exceptional care, staff warmth, and child development, while others report serious concerns including unprofessional management, inadequate supervision, safety issues, and unresponsive communication.

Caring and patient staff membersstrong parent-child bonds with teachersclean and stimulating environment
Address
5540 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY
Phone
(716) 646-0233
Books And Rattles
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Books and Rattles receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, well-trained staff and developmental focus. However, a small number of parents report concerns about communication responsiveness, meal provision practices, and diversity.

Loving and nurturing staffprofessional development and training for teachersclean facility
Address
63-08 69th Place, Middle Village, NY
Phone
(718) 381-7777
New Milestone Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

NEW MILESTONE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the staff and program quality, while others report serious concerns including alleged discrimination against children with disabilities, unprofessional front desk staff, and incomplete homework assistance. The center is reportedly under investigation by DOE and Department of Mental Health.

Caring and helpful stafflong-term student satisfactionexcellent program quality
Address
158-13 72 Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY
Phone
(718) 380-1978
Future Faces Child Care - Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Future Faces receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring staff, child happiness, and safety, but serious complaints from others alleging discriminatory treatment, health/hygiene issues, unprofessional conduct, and billing disputes.

Caring and welcoming staffchildren happy to attendsafe environment
Address
389 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY
Phone
(607) 797-6499
Innovateedu INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

This location appears to be a LabCorp medical facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the efficient service, professional staff, and minimal wait times for blood draws and lab work. Most reviewers report smooth check-in processes and skilled phlebotomists, though occasional longer waits during peak times occur.

Professional and friendly staffquick appointment timesefficient check-in process
Address
25 Chapel Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(914) 612-9127

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6,486 all daycares across New York. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New York are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New York, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New York sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New York vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.