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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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Chelsea Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5

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
Address
345 West 14 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Dewitt Reformed Church Hs
Church Daycare
5

One parent describes the enrollment process as easy and the staff, particularly Margarita, as very pleasant and amazing. Another parent notes that the intake was wonderful and that teachers treat the children as their own, resulting in their son loving the care.

easy enrollment processpleasant and amazing staffwonderful intake experience
Address
280 Rivington Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Puerto Rican Council Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent who has enrolled multiple children over several years describes the staff as caring and professional, noting that the experience feels like family. A second review simply labels the center as excellent.

caring staffprofessional stafffamily-like atmosphere
Address
180 Suffolk Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yaldaynu Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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/nature
Address
251 West 100 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Special Sprouts INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports an excellent experience with Ms. Kristen's program, noting that their youngest child, who is typically only comfortable with familiar caregivers, had no issues during a parents' night out. The reviewer highly recommends the center for young children based on this positive engagement.

Ms. Kristen's programaccommodating for children with separation anxietyenjoyable events like parents' night out
Address
339 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Association Of Black Social Workers Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1005 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Lions Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Little Lions Learning Center as a reassuring and loving environment for first-time daycare attendees, noting that their child receives excellent care and is developing intelligence. The reviewer highly recommends the center to others seeking childcare.

loving staffexcellent carepromotes child's intelligence
Address
2813 Atlantic Ave, Stottville, NY
Phone
(518) 828-4119
Mrs. Puddle Duck'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6049 Main Street, Tannersville, NY
Phone
(518) 589-4080
The Clubhouse At Maple Leaf
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. They are reviews for Capital Area Physical Therapy, a physical therapy practice in Malta, New York. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized as parent feedback about THE CLUBHOUSE AT MAPLE LEAF daycare.

None - reviews are for a different business
Address
3 Hemphill Place, Malta, NY
Phone
(518) 899-8015
N.S.C.I.C. Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1 Washington Avenue, Spring Valley, NY
Phone
(845) 354-2282
Lamont Doherty Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Lamont Doherty Child Development Center for its caring, loving staff and strong developmental focus. The center is noted for excellent communication, healthy food, creative activities, and creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Warm and caring teachersstrong director leadershipexcellent allergy and medical care protocols
Address
135 Route 9w, Palisades, NY
Phone
(845) 848-2665
Town Of Amherst Youth Board
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY
Phone
(716) 689-1404
Wee Can Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Wee Can Preschool & Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, who describe the staff as caring, professional, and family-like in their approach. Parents highlight strong communication, inclusive environments, and the school's ability to meet individual children's needs, including those with special needs.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communicationfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
40 Centre, Orchard Park, NY
Phone
(716) 667-2294
Advance Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's attentive, personable, and loving staff, expressing gratitude for the team. The review indicates a strong recommendation to friends and family based on this positive experience.

attentive staffpersonable staffloving staff
Address
89-19 139th St., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 551-5042
Home Sweet Home Children'S School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the enriching, hands-on nature of the pre-K program, citing caring teachers and engaging activities like gardening and composting. However, they note that the English curriculum progressed slowly, with the child only mastering uppercase letters by the end of the term.

caring teachersenriching activitieshands-on learning
Address
196-17 53rd Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY
Phone
(718) 357-9738
Little Sweet Genius II, INC. @ P.S.20
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a warm, friendly, and safe environment where their toddler is happy and well-received by the staff. The reviewer highly recommends the center, specifically appreciating the teachers for their friendliness and care.

friendly teachershappy toddlerwarm environment
Address
14320 Barclay Avenue, Flushing, NY
Phone
(917) 373-2986
Sunnyside Community Services @ Ps 199
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
39-20 48th Avenue, Long Island City, NY
Phone
(718) 786-6958
First Step Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights Peggy as an exceptionally kind caregiver who provided quality care until their children started school, while another notes the caring staff and positive environment. These limited reviews suggest a highly recommended, child-friendly experience.

kind staffcaring environmentrecommended for school-age transition
Address
10 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 485-9707
Little Lamb Family Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Lamb Family Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently emphasize the owner Sophie and her team's dedication to child safety, happiness, and educational preparation. The center is credited with providing meals, maintaining operations during the pandemic, and organizing special events for children.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational curriculum with weekly plansall meals and snacks provided
Address
266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 485-1508
Holy Cross Head Start INC.
Headstart Programs
5

A few parents describe the staff at Holy Cross Head Start Inc. as incredibly friendly and welcoming. One reviewer simply states they loved the experience.

friendly teacherswelcoming staff
Address
203 Sanders Road, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 464-7771
Story Place Preschool @ Maple Hill Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1477 South Schodack Rd., Castleton, NY
Phone
(518) 477-7103
Little Ones Too Nursery & Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents highlight the school's transformation into a Montessori program, noting low teacher turnover and strong bonds between staff and children. Reviewers appreciate the communicative director and the environment's focus on independence, life skills, and community for both toddlers and young children.

Montessori teaching methodlow teacher turnoverstrong teacher-child bonding
Address
1098 Parkwood Blvd, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 346-2211
Kelly'S Imagination Station INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Kelly's Imagination Station in Elma receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the director Wendy and caring staff. Parents highlight excellent communication through the app, clean facilities, developmental support, generous outdoor time, and children's enthusiasm about attending. The center is described as well-organized, welcoming, and supportive of both children's growth and parent involvement.

Knowledgeable and engaging directorfriendly and caring staffreal-time app updates and communication
Address
2331 Bowen Road, Elma, NY
Phone
(716) 655-2705
East Tremont Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1780 Story Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Susan E. Wagner Day School At Riverdale
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Susan E. Wagner Day School at Riverdale as an excellent Pre-K program with caring, intelligent staff and a supportive principal. Reviewers highlight strong communication between teachers and parents, significant child development, and a safe learning environment. No negative feedback was reported across all reviews.

caring teachersexcellent principalstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
5401 Post Road, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Brevoort Children'S Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Brevoort Children's Center as a nurturing and enriching environment, highlighting small class sizes with three teachers per room and diverse enrichment activities like violin, yoga, and tennis. Reviewers appreciate the warm staff and partnerships with institutions such as the Brooklyn Children Museum, though one note suggests the 3K program has low enrollment. Overall, families recommend the center for its loving atmosphere and individualized learning approach.

small class sizes (3 teachers per room)diverse enrichment activities (violinyoga
Address
250 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL as a great school with great teachers. This single review highlights a positive experience with the staff and institution.

great schoolgreat teachers
Address
4135 Route 28, Boiceville, NY
Phone
(845) 251-1146
Gan Shalom Nurs. Sch./Reconstructionist Synagogue
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Gan Shalom is highly regarded by parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. The school emphasizes play-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired learning with enriching activities including outdoor exploration, arts, music, and movement. Parents consistently praise the director's involvement and the school's strong sense of community.

Accessible building featureswarm and nurturing environmentexperienced and caring teachers
Address
1001 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, NY
Phone
(516) 627-0257
Sand Castle Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent shares a nostalgic positive memory, noting they attended the center as a child. The sole review highlights a personal connection to the facility without detailing specific operational aspects or complaints.

Positive childhood experience
Address
542 Central Ave., Bethpage, NY
Phone
(516) 933-7405
Gan Chamesh Educational Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes an exceptionally positive first-year experience, highlighting the staff's loving and professional approach. The child has shown incredible progress in early intervention and now eagerly attends daycare daily.

loving staffwarm environmentgenuine care
Address
748 Central Avenue, Woodmere, NY
Phone
(516) 295-9790

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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.