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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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Sharon Baptist Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Sharon Baptist Head Start in the Bronx receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, loving staff who provide quality early education in a clean, welcoming environment. Parents credit the program with making a lasting educational impact and appreciate the affordable after-school services and bilingual support.

Caring and loving staffquality early educationclean facilities
Address
3210 Park Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Village Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
350 East 146 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Peter'S Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
741 East 219 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bambie Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

BAMBIE DCC receives perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, individualized care approach, and structured learning activities. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, effective communication, and their children's visible developmental progress and confidence. Multiple families report choosing BAMBIE after trying other facilities and finding it to be an excellent fit.

Attentive and caring staffstructured early learning activitiesindividual approach to each child
Address
1981 Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Scholar'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Scholars Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, welcoming environment and caring staff. Parents emphasize strong communication, personalized attention to each child, and their children's happiness and developmental growth. The facility is recommended for its safe, engaging programs across multiple age groups and after-school options.

Warm and approachable director and staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsquick communication with parents
Address
1701 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bryan'S Educational Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bryan's Educational Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, strong academic curriculum, and well-organized operations. Parents consistently commend the teachers' warmth and professionalism, as well as the center's affordability relative to program quality. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and extended their children's enrollment through summer programs and kindergarten.

Caring and professional staffthoughtful curriculum with enrichment activities (Spanishdance
Address
3924 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tiny Tot Playhouse, The
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
243 88 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Abc Learning Is Fun I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

ABC Learning is Fun is a highly-rated Christian-based learning center in Brooklyn with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the dedicated teachers (Ms. Tanya and Ms. Ethel), structured curriculum, and caring environment that supports children's academic and social-emotional development. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's learning, confidence, and behavior over time.

Experienced and caring teachersChristian/faith-based
Address
930 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Varna Community Association, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise VARNA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. for its clean, safe environment and caring staff. The facility is highlighted for its excellent playground suitable for toddlers and popular community pancake breakfast events. The center also provides community support through a mutual aid food cabinet.

Safe environmentclean facilityfriendly staff
Address
943 Dryden Road, Ithaca, NY
Phone
(607) 272-2658
Giggle Box Playhouse LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
31 Barton Road, Apalachin, NY
Phone
(607) 258-0329
Takes A Village LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Takes a Village LLC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, warm environment and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently highlight the outdoor classroom, caring teachers, and strong community feel as standout features. Children are reported to thrive socially and academically while developing confidence and a genuine love of learning.

Outdoor classroom and nature-based learningplay-based and child-led curriculumcaring and nurturing teachers
Address
158 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY
Phone
(631) 594-5269
Trinity Evangelical Luthran Church Of Islip N.Y.
Church Daycare
4.8

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Islip operates a preschool program that parents praise highly. Reviews consistently highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, quality staff, and strong family-oriented environment. The facility is noted for combining religious education with excellent childcare services.

Fantastic preschool programbest staffwelcoming community
Address
111 Nassau Avenue, Islip, NY
Phone
(631) 277-5855
Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Mill Pond Nursery receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like community. Parents praise the staff's nurturing approach, developmental progress of their children, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple families report that their children have thrived socially, emotionally, and academically after attending.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong sense of community and family atmosphereexcellent communication with parents via app with photos and updates
Address
385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY
Phone
(631) 473-6000
All Souls School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
1157 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ft. George Hs Central #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This facility appears to be a church (Bethsaida) rather than a traditional daycare center. Parents praise the bilingual Bible teaching in English and Spanish, welcoming community atmosphere, and educational programs like the Head Start initiative. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the family-like environment and positive staff leadership.

Bilingual services (English and Spanish)Bible-based teachingwelcoming and friendly community
Address
1525 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Polly Dodge Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
538 West 55 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Colonial Church Of Bayside
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
0 217th St., Bayside, NY
Phone
(718) 224-3899
Mental Health Association Of Columbia And Greene Counties, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and supportive staff. Reviews highlight the kind, helpful environment where families feel welcomed without judgment. The facility is described as a well-organized program with a positive atmosphere.

caring staffhelpful and kind peoplenon-judgmental environment
Address
770 Embought Rd., Catskill, NY
Phone
(518) 751-8196
Ywca Of Westfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews praise the YWCA of Westfield for its cleanliness, convenient downtown location, and friendly, professional staff. Guests appreciate the comfortable private rooms with bathrooms and modern amenities like fitness facilities. The facility is noted as a welcoming community space suitable for various gatherings and activities.

Clean facilitiesprivate rooms with bathroomsfriendly and professional staff
Address
203 East Main Street, Westfield, NY
Phone
(716) 467-6102
Opportunities For Chenango, INC. - Greene Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

Parents praise the staff and organization's commitment to serving the Chenango County community. Reviews highlight friendly, helpful personnel and positive community impact. One reviewer noted conditional satisfaction with services.

Knowledgeable staffcommunity-focused missionhelpful and friendly personnel
Address
127 Elementary Lane, Greene, NY
Phone
(607) 656-9367
Ceo-Family Resource Center At Hoosick Falls
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
75 River Road, Hoosick Falls, NY
Phone
(518) 686-5045
Riverdale Community Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
660 West 237th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 796-4724
Opportunities For Chenango - North Norwich Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

Parents praise the staff and organization at this Head Start program, highlighting their expertise and community impact. The facility is described as helpful and friendly. One reviewer noted the quality of service depends on receiving assistance.

Knowledgeable staffgreat community supporthelpful and friendly service
Address
188 County Road 23, North Norwich, NY
Phone
(607) 334-4324
The Family Life Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Unable to provide daycare summary - the reviews provided are for Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, not The Family Life Center daycare. No parent reviews about childcare services, staff, curriculum, or facility are available.

None mentioned
Address
425 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Child'S World Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
1515 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington, NY
Phone
(516) 883-4141
Tsl Daycare Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

TSL Daycare Services receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple locations. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive developmentally and socially. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences with summer camp, aftercare, and full-time daycare programs.

caring and nurturing stafffamily-like environmentdevelopmental progress in children
Address
183 School House Road, Albany, NY
Phone
(518) 368-2653
Lincoln Family Institute, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
11 Woodlot Road, Eastchester, NY
Phone
(914) 346-8811
Reliable Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reliable Learning receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong communication through the app, developmentally appropriate activities, and the safe, nurturing environment where children thrive across all age groups from infants through after-school care.

Excellent staff and director Angelastrong parent-teacher communication via appclean facility
Address
1050 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Phone
(914) 737-3788
The Roman Catholic Church Of Saint Paul The Apostle
Church Daycare
4.8

This is a Roman Catholic Church facility, not a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the church's renovations, architecture, and spiritual atmosphere. Parents highlight the welcoming staff and clergy, particularly Monsignor Pereda.

Beautiful architecture and stained glass windowsrecent renovationswelcoming and kind staff
Address
2534 Cedar Swamp Road, Brookville, NY
Phone
(516) 935-4127
Federated Church Of West Winfield, Ny - Community Child Care
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents give this church-based daycare high marks, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. They praise it as a great place for children to attend school with many activities available.

good activities for childrenwelcoming environmentchurch community connection
Address
452 E. Main St., West Winfield, NY
Phone
(315) 822-6321

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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.