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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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Economic Opportunity Program, INC. Chemung Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the Economic Opportunity Program for its friendly, helpful staff and strong community support services. Reviews highlight the organization's willingness to assist families with utilities bills and other resources. The program is commended for going above and beyond to help families succeed.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent organizationcommunity programs and resources
Address
809 Maple Ave., Elmira, NY
Phone
(607) 733-8640
Economic Opportunity Program, INC. Of Chemung C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. of Chemung County for its helpful and friendly staff who go above and beyond. The center is recognized for offering excellent community programs, resources, and support services including assistance with utility bills and food service. Reviewers consistently recommend it as a wonderful place with great opportunities.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent organizationstaff goes above and beyond
Address
650 Baldwin St., Elmira, NY
Phone
(607) 734-6208
Economic Opportunity Program, INC. Of Chemung Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the Economic Opportunity Program for its friendly, helpful staff and excellent organization. Reviews highlight the center's community support services, including utility bill assistance, and note that staff members go above and beyond to help families succeed. Multiple reviewers recommend the program and commend the quality of food service and educational opportunities offered.

Friendly and helpful staffStaff go above and beyondGreat organization
Address
414 Davis St., Elmira, NY
Phone
(607) 735-3750
Economic Opportunity Program, INC. Of Chemung County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise this organization for its helpful staff, friendly atmosphere, and comprehensive support services. Reviews highlight both childcare quality and community assistance programs, including utility bill help and job training opportunities. The center is described as a valuable community resource with staff that goes above and beyond.

friendly and helpful staffexcellent organizationstaff goes above and beyond
Address
800 West Broad St., Horseheads, NY
Phone
(607) 796-2614
Economic Opportunity Program Center Of Excellence II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise the Economic Opportunity Program Center of Excellence II for its helpful, friendly staff and strong organization. Reviews highlight the center's community support services, including assistance with utilities and various programs. Parents recommend it as an excellent resource center with valuable opportunities and training.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent organizationstaff go above and beyond
Address
650 Baldwin St, Elmira, NY
Phone
(607) 734-6174
Kiddie Corner Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1019 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 827-5437
Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum with a Christian foundation. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents noted excellent communication and flexible hours.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-parent communication
Address
3966 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 681-2601
Four Seasons Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1639 N. French, Getzville, NY
Phone
(716) 568-1140
South Shore Y At The Bellmore School District
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise South Shore Y for its caring, enthusiastic staff who create a welcoming and safe environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The facility is noted for excellent communication, organized programs, engaging activities, and flexibility with scheduling. Children reportedly look forward to attending and develop strong connections with teachers and peers.

Caring and passionate staffsafe and clean facilityflexible scheduling
Address
2750 South St. Marks Ave., Bellmore, NY
Phone
(516) 783-0586
Learn & Play Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Learn & Play Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, responsive management under Director Yvonne, and reliable before/after school care services. The facility is noted for its 20+ year history, engaging summer activities, and willingness to accommodate working parents' schedules.

Caring and attentive staffPatient and kind treatment of children including special needsResponsive and accessible director (Yvonne)
Address
2163 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY
Phone
(516) 867-7416
The Community Place Of Greater Rochester, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents describe The Community Place of Greater Rochester as a well-maintained, welcoming environment with a positive atmosphere. The facility is praised as a valuable community resource with recreational amenities including a water park. Most reviewers rate their experience highly.

Clean facilityfriendly staffgood environment
Address
500 Carter Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 336-4697
Dansville Foursquare Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Dansville Foursquare Church is a highly-rated religious facility praised for its welcoming, family-friendly environment and quality children's programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring pastoral staff, engaging Sunday school teachers, modern worship services, and strong community involvement. The church is described as a safe, inclusive space that supports spiritual growth for children and families.

welcoming atmospherepatient and engaging teacherssafe e
Address
284 Main St, Dansville, NY
Phone
(585) 335-4040
Dansville Foursquare Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Dansville Foursquare Church is consistently praised as a welcoming, family-friendly religious facility with engaging children's programs and Sunday school. Parents highlight the caring pastoral staff, spiritual growth opportunities, community involvement, and safe environment for children and families.

Warm and welcoming atmospherepatient and engaging Sunday school teacherssafe environment
Address
280 Main St, Dansville, NY
Phone
(585) 335-7890
Herkimer Reformed Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Herkimer Reformed Church is a large, beautiful religious facility that hosts various community services and programs. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and historical significance of the building. The facility offers a schools out program year-round and serves as a community gathering space.

Large facilitybeautiful buildingfriendly staff
Address
102 Church Street, Herkimer, NY
Phone
(315) 219-2775
Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise CAPC as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. The organization is recognized for providing educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional support while serving low-income families through programs like Head Start, food pantry services, and tax assistance.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful services
Address
226 N School St, Carthage, NY
Phone
(315) 493-0411
Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise CAPC as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. Families appreciate the organization's support services including Head Start programming, food pantry assistance, and educational standards. The center is highly regarded for serving low-income families in the Watertown community.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful services
Address
518 Davidson Street, Watertown, NY
Phone
(315) 782-4900
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Flatbush Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents and former members consistently praise Madison Square Boys & Girls Club for providing a safe, engaging environment with quality staff and diverse activities. The facility offers swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and after-school/summer programs that parents say keep children engaged and out of trouble. Multiple reviews highlight lifelong positive impacts from attending as children.

Qualified and caring staffswimming pool and aquatic programssports progra
Address
2245 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 284-8398
Liberty Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
478 East 95th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 498-4384
Crossroads Center For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Crossroads Center for Children receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the dedicated and caring staff, particularly for speech and developmental improvements in their children. The classroom structure and nurturing environment are frequently highlighted as reasons for enrollment satisfaction. One parent reported a negative interaction with a teacher regarding physical contact.

dedicated and caring staffspeech and language developmentdevelopmental progress
Address
1136 N. Westcott Road, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 280-0083
Greenberg Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

There appears to be a data mismatch - the reviews provided are for Skidmore College, not Greenberg Child Care Center in Saratoga Springs. Based on the available reviews, they praise the college's educational quality, beautiful campus, cultural events, and community engagement.

Educational excellenceculturally diverse eventscommunity partnerships with local institutions
Address
815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone
(518) 580-5695
Childtime Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Childtime Childcare in Clifton Park for providing excellent care and education across all age groups. Staff are described as kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's development, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth academically and socially.

Kind and attentive staffgenuine investment in child developmenthealthy snacks and meals
Address
853 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY
Phone
(518) 373-0506
Saratoga Regional Young Men'S Christian Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This facility listing appears to contain gym/fitness center reviews rather than daycare reviews. The reviews consistently praise the YMCA's clean facilities, professional staff, variety of exercise equipment, and convenient location in the Ballston Spa/Malta area.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesknowledgeable and friendly staffvariety of equipment and classes
Address
300 Wood Road, Ballston Spa, NY
Phone
(518) 583-9622
Haverstraw Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Haverstraw Day Care for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Children show enthusiasm about attending, with reports of strong developmental progress and learning gains. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering engaging, age-appropriate activities including a bilingual Spanish program.

Caring and attentive staffwarm family atmosphereclean and secure facility
Address
212 Route 9w, Haverstraw, NY
Phone
(845) 429-2323
The Jan & Niles Davies Learning Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Jan & Niles Davies Learning Center for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and developmentally advanced, with parents appreciating the clean facility, open communication, and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Caring and attentive stafffamily atmosphereclean and well-maintained facility
Address
51-55 Route 9w, West Haverstraw, NY
Phone
(845) 786-4595
Holy Cross Head Start, INC.
Headstart Programs
4.6
Address
169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive, Tonawanda, NY
Phone
(716) 876-0100
Creative Learning Clubhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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
Address
275 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 448-0582
Rainbow Express, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This appears to be a data error - the reviews are for WellNow Urgent Care facilities, not Rainbow Express daycare center in Rotterdam. No actual daycare reviews are present in the provided content.

Unable to assess daycare quality due to incorrect review data
Address
1708 Altamont Ave, Rotterdam, NY
Phone
(518) 356-5683
Schenectady Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Schenectady Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, professional staff and loving environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and feel safe. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the cost and curriculum approach.

caring and professional staffclean facilitygood communication
Address
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 374-6319
St. John'S After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

St. John's After School Program receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming environment, quality programming including summer activities and dance recitals, and the church community and leadership. The facility appears to foster both spiritual growth and enjoyable experiences for children.

Outstanding pastor and church leadershipwelcoming environmentquality summer programming
Address
2105 Stuart Avenue, Valley Stream, NY
Phone
(516) 285-6003
Uniondale Community Council Northern
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
440 Northern Pkwy, Uniondale, NY
Phone
(516) 538-9487

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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.