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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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Fresh Youth Initiatives, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Fresh Youth Initiatives' afterschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and balance of academic and creative activities. The facility is noted for strong parent communication and positive impact on children's confidence and learning. One parent criticized the organization for insufficient community engagement and service attitude from staff.

caring and attentive staffsafe and supportive environmentacademic support
Address
4862 Broadway, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
(212) 781-1113
Community Association Of Progressive Dominicans, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
349 Cabrini Boulevard, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
(914) 510-4589
Washington Market School-Duane
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Washington Market School receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional teaching staff, nurturing environment, and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the school's attentiveness to individual child development, including identifying and supporting speech therapy needs, and note significant growth in their children's confidence, social skills, and love of learning. One parent mentioned crowding during afternoon pickup and poor entrance procedures.

Warm and caring teachersindividualized attention to child developmentstrong parent community
Address
134 Duane Street, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Temple Emmanuel Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

These reviews do not assess Temple Emmanuel Nursery School's daycare services. Instead, they describe visits to Temple Emanu-El synagogue, praising its architecture, museum, and welcoming community. No actual daycare experiences or educational programs are reviewed.

Beautiful architecturefriendly and knowledgeable staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
1 East 65 Street, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Taft Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1724 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Greenwich House Pre-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This appears to be a theater venue rather than a daycare center. The reviews describe an off-Broadway theater with intimate performances, not a preschool or childcare facility. There is a significant data mismatch between the daycare listing and the actual reviews provided.

Intimate venue sizegood acousticsclean facility
Address
27 Barrow Street, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hudson Guild Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
459 West 26 Street, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
E. Harlem Council Biling Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

E. Harlem Council Bilingual Head Start receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. The center is praised for its caring staff, bilingual curriculum, nutritious meals, and strong community and family involvement. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for in a welcoming, culturally inclusive environment.

Caring and loving staffbilingual programnutritious/healthy meals
Address
440 East 116 Street, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Red Balloon
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Red Balloon receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the diverse, inclusive environment and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently highlight the professional management, experienced and caring staff, and extended hours of operation. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with many going on to excel in subsequent schools.

Diverse student bodyexperienced and patient teachersprofessional management
Address
560 Riverside Drive, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nicholas Cardel Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Nicholas Cardel DCC for its caring and professional staff who create a loving, family-like environment. The center is noted for engaging learning activities, creative projects, and strong communication with families. All reviewed parents gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experiences.

Patient and loving teachersengaging educational projects and performancesapproachable staff who take interest in children
Address
84 Vermilyea Avenue, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Northern Manhattan Learning Center For Children&Family Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Northern Manhattan Learning Center for Children & Family HS receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and strong academic and social development for their children. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about the toddler classroom, citing safety issues, inappropriate expectations, poor hygiene, and staff conduct.

Caring and dedicated teachersloving environmentstrong academic and social growth
Address
1854 Amsterdam Avenue, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Kid'S Abc Zone, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Kid's ABC Zone receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, engaging activities, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Children have reportedly learned significantly and formed friendships at the center.

caring and responsible staffsafe environmentengaging activities
Address
120 Vermilyea Ave., NEW YORK, NY
Phone
(646) 779-6600
Columbia Opportunities INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Columbia Opportunities Inc. receives consistently high praise from community members for their helpful and compassionate staff. Reviews highlight the organization's free tax filing services, utility assistance programs, and other community support services. Parents specifically mention quality teachers and childcare.

Friendly and compassionate stafffree tax filing serviceshelpful with utility bills and community assistance programs
Address
2 Rock Street, Po Box 88, PHILMONT, NY
Phone
(518) 672-7276
Moreau Community Center, Tanglewood Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews praise the Moreau Community Center's friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, and variety of community programs and events. Parents highlight the nursery school program as excellent for young children, with flexible scheduling. The center is noted for its food quality, social atmosphere, and community support services.

Friendly and kind staffclean facilitiesquality food and desserts
Address
60 Tanglewood Dr., SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY
Phone
(518) 792-6007
1st Presbyterian Church Of Brunswick At Tlc
Church Daycare
4.7

1st Presbyterian Church of Brunswick is a welcoming religious community that has served the Troy area since 1809. Parents and members consistently praise the friendly atmosphere, quality preaching, music, and various ministries including children's programs. The congregation of approximately 400 worshipers offers both traditional and contemporary services.

welcoming atmospherefriendly peoplequality preaching and teaching
Address
42 White Church Lane, TROY, NY
Phone
(518) 279-1140
Our Kids Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise this event space (operated as The Afterschool Collective) for its clean, well-designed layout and accommodating owner Jessica. The facility is versatile and equipped for various events including birthday parties, corporate programs, and cultural celebrations. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, responsive staff, and convenient Long Island City location.

spacious and flexible layoutclean and well-maintainedowner Jessica highly responsive and accommodating
Address
1025 41st Ave, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Phone
(718) 784-7447
Child Care My First Steps INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Child Care My First Steps Inc. in Ridgewood receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight how their children are treated like family members and thrive in the environment. One reviewer felt the curriculum was too basic for older children.

caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitygood nutrition and meal quality
Address
58-64 78th Avenue, RIDGEWOOD, NY
Phone
(917) 478-0981
Community Assoc. Of Progress. Dominicans INC@ Acdp Asp210
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
501-503 West 152nd Street, NEW YORK, NY
Phone
(212) 781-5500
Huan-Yu Education Center INC. @ Ps 20
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Huan-Yu Education Center for strong academic instruction, particularly in Chinese language and literacy skills. Students report positive long-term memories and recommend the program, though experiences with teacher quality and student behavior vary.

Effective Chinese language instructionfield trips and engaging activitiesfriendly and helpful staff (Jerry and Polina mentioned)
Address
14230 Barclay Avenue, FLUSHING, NY
Phone
(718) 961-0977
Columbia Opportunities INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Columbia Opportunities Inc. receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the organization's helpful and compassionate staff, free tax filing services, and various community assistance programs including utility bill help. One parent specifically mentioned teachers and the facility as a great place to send children.

Friendly and compassionate stafffree tax filing services with no hidden feesmultiple community services (HEAP
Address
2872 Us Route 9, VALATIE, NY
Phone
(518) 755-6054
Learner'S Haven Ecec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Learner's Haven for its warm, caring staff and balanced approach to education combining religious and secular subjects. The school is noted for fostering individual student growth and creating a strong sense of community. One parent raised a concern about student behavior toward animals.

Warm and caring staffindividual student attentionbalanced secular and religious education
Address
432 Rutland Road, BROOKLYN, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Peach Tree Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Peach Tree Daycare (Building Kidz of Queensbury) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, and performing arts curriculum that supports child development and social-emotional learning. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident involving inadequate supervision of a toddler who fell from a chair and sustained a concussion, plus multiple biting incidents.

Clean and updated facilitycaring and professional staffperforming arts/music/dance curriculum
Address
7 Luzerne Rd., QUEENSBURY, NY
Phone
(518) 793-6300
Hewlett-East Rockaway J.C. Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Hewlett-East Rockaway J.C. Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong community focus. Parents commend the exceptional director Cheryl for her dedication and hands-on approach, as well as the staff's friendliness and commitment to child safety and well-rounded education.

Warm and welcoming atmospherededicated and hands-on directorstaff friendliness
Address
295 Main Street, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY
Phone
(516) 599-1169
Plainview Cooperative Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Plainview Cooperative Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising structured academics, experienced teachers, and strong kindergarten preparation. One parent reported a negative experience involving their child's expulsion and alleged inflexibility with special needs, though this contrasts sharply with other parents' comments about the school's accommodations for special needs students.

Structuredwell-prepared classesexperience
Address
84 Southern Parkway, PLAINVIEW, NY
Phone
(516) 938-8383
The Learning Garden Day Care Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Learning Garden Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Parents note significant improvements since the management change in March, with the new director Angela receiving special recognition for her responsiveness and personalized attention to children's needs. Multiple families report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-prepared for school.

caring and patient staffwarm and safe environmentstrong communication from teachers
Address
141 Tomahawk Street, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
Phone
(914) 243-0870
Little Scholars Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Little Scholars Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, safe and clean environment, and excellent communication from management. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with parents feeling confident in the quality of care.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong educational curri
Address
112 Glen Head Road, GLEN HEAD, NY
Phone
(516) 674-4037
Rockaway Artists Alliance @ Ps / Ms 114q
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This appears to be an art gallery and cultural venue rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise it as a hidden gem featuring art exhibits, live music, and local artists in a historic setting near Fort Tilden beach in the Rockaways. Visitors appreciate the unique atmosphere and community space despite its remote location.

Unique and beautiful venuequality art exhibitslocal artist support
Address
134-01 Cronston Avenue, BELLE HARBOR, NY
Phone
(718) 474-0861
The Children'S Greenhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Children's Greenhouse as an excellent daycare with highly professional and passionate staff. Multiple reviewers highlighted long-term satisfaction with the care provided and specifically commended director Janet. All reviews were 5-star ratings expressing strong trust and recommendation.

Professional staffpassionate caregiversfriendly and helpful
Address
1 Education Drive, GARDEN CITY, NY
Phone
(516) 572-7614
Purelements: An Evolution In Dance, INC-Lenox Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Purelements is a dance school highly praised by parents for its family-oriented atmosphere and professional instruction. Multiple reviews highlight the program's success in developing discipline, passion, and performing arts skills in students who continue dancing into adulthood. One negative review was posted with minimal detail.

Family atmosphereprofessional instructorsdevelops discipline
Address
100-01 Flatlands Av, BROOKLYN, NY
Phone
(347) 533-8933
Galileo Coram Li INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Galileo as an excellent daycare with caring staff, strong educational programming, and exceptional communication. The director Mrs. Samar and owner Mrs. Daphnee are frequently highlighted for their personal attention and compassion. Children reportedly thrive academically and developmentally while parents feel confident and connected through daily updates.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculum (colorsshapes
Address
25-13 Gibbs Road, CORAM, NY
Phone
(631) 473-0139

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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.