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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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African Refuge, INC - 141
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents praise African Refuge, Inc for its strong community presence and welcoming reception. The center is valued as a resource for community empowerment and support. Most reviewers express satisfaction with their experience.

Excellent receptionstrong community involvementwelcoming environment
Address
141 Park Hill Ave, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 701-4055
Alef Bet Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1228 North Street, New Rochelle, NY
Phone
(914) 712-8332
Labor & Industry For Education Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Be'er Hagolah Institute, a Jewish school, not the Labor & Industry for Education Head Start daycare listed. Reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 stars), praising the nurturing environment, strong academics, dedicated staff, and tight-knit community. Alumni report successful outcomes in higher education and professional careers.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic standardsJewish education and values
Address
671 Louisiana Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pal Miccio Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

PAL MICCIO HS is a community center in Brooklyn offering afterschool and holiday programs for children. Parents report feeling welcomed and appreciate the safe, welcoming environment. The facility is praised for its community focus and dedicated staff.

Safe environmentwelcoming atmospherededicated staff and volunteers
Address
120 West 9 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunset Park Children'S School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Sunset Park Children's School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. The majority of reviewers report children are happy, engaged, and learning well. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about teacher quality, child safety, and illness policies.

Warm and nurturing staffwelcoming environmentpatient and caring teachers
Address
4616 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V' Yalda Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
1353 50 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hands And Hearts Preparatory Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews appear to be for a Seventh-day Adventist church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and community fellowship. Multiple mentions of worship services, food pantry services, and family-oriented environment.

Friendly and welcoming stafffamily-oriented atmospherebeautiful facility
Address
885-887 Thomas S Boyland Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Excelsior Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1028 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rutland Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1032 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Brooklyn School For Special Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Brooklyn School for Special Children as an exceptional specialized preschool in NYC with highly dedicated staff and strong developmental outcomes for children with special needs. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring teachers, well-maintained facilities, engaging curriculum, and integrated therapies. Parents express strong satisfaction, with a common wish that the school extended to kindergarten.

caring and patient teacherschild development and growthstrong parent communication
Address
376 Bay 44 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Women'S Housing And Economic Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise WHEDco's Head Start program for its helpful, friendly, and polite staff who effectively prepare children for school. Reviewers highlight the organization's community involvement through programs like rooftop gardening and holiday gift events. One parent reported their child successfully progressed from Head Start to 3rd grade.

Friendly and helpful staffeffective school preparationpolite teachers
Address
200 West 167th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(386) 478-9498
Women'S Housing And Economic Development Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise WHEDco's Head Start program, highlighting helpful and friendly staff who prepare children well for school. The organization also receives positive feedback for community initiatives including a maintained rooftop garden and volunteer opportunities. One parent reported their child successfully progressed from the program and is now in 4th grade.

Helpful and friendly staffgood preparation for schoolwell-maintained facilities
Address
1220 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 839-1184
Women'S Housiing & Economic Development Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise WHEDC's Head Start program for its friendly, helpful staff and quality preparation for elementary school. Reviewers highlight the organization's community involvement, including garden maintenance and holiday events. One parent reported their child progressed successfully through the program and is now in 4th grade.

Helpful and polite staffgood preparation for elementary schoolcommunity programs (rooftop garden
Address
766 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 924-4924
St. James Park Day Care & School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Reviews describe St. James Park as a large, well-maintained community space in the Bronx with good amenities for families. Visitors appreciate its cleanliness, safety, recreational facilities, and welcoming atmosphere for diverse groups. The park has been a valued neighborhood resource for decades.

Large spaceclean and safeplayground and basketball courts
Address
2500 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Regent School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Regent School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing staff and quality of education. Current parents report their children enjoy attending and look forward to school, while a former student recalls it as a formative positive experience. One review raises a question about a program change but provides no context.

caring and friendly staffnurturing environmentchildren enjoy learning
Address
719 East 216 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Dr. Katharine Dodge Brownell School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
450 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Marble Hill Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
5470 Broadway, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Family Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
3017 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kiddie Castle Christian Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
280 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Recreation Rooms & Settlement Starett Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Low Memorial Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Low Memorial CCC is praised for its excellent location near subway lines, spacious building with nice windows and gym facilities, and friendly staff. However, parents have concerns about security, building maintenance issues, and the surrounding neighborhood environment.

Great location near subway linesnice building and windowsgym facility
Address
176 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Torah Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nuestros Ninos Child Development School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise Nuestros Ninos for attentive and professional staff, quality educational programming, and a welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight their children's learning progress, engaging activities, and beautiful facilities. The center has earned strong loyalty with parents recommending it highly.

Attentive and caring staffexperienced teachersengaging activities and celebrations
Address
384 South 4 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shorefront Ym-Ywha
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Shorefront YM-YWHA for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. The facility offers multiple programs including preschool, swimming lessons, camps, and after-school activities, with families reporting positive experiences across all offerings. Administrative support, particularly with voucher processing and social services, is highlighted as exceptional.

Warm and caring staffdedicated teacherssupportive director
Address
3300 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
12 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Morris Park Pre-K Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews appear to be primarily for Morris Park Rehab and Nursing facility rather than the pre-K daycare. All reviewers praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and compassionate care provided to elderly residents and family members. Staff members are consistently described as treating residents like family with attentive and dignified care.

Clean facilitywelcoming and friendly staffcompassionate care
Address
1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
M.A.R.C. After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

M.A.R.C. After School is a school-based program in the Bronx that provides specialized services including Speech, OT, and ABA therapy for children with autism and developmental delays. Most parents report significant progress in their children's communication and social skills, with praise for staff attentiveness and communication. However, one parent raised serious concerns about lack of communication, late service start times, rough bathroom handling, and unapproved use of skin cream.

Significant developmental progress in speech and socializationspecialized ABA and therapy servicesfriendly and attentive staff
Address
2105 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. James Park Day Care I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews praise St. James Park as a large, clean, and safe community space in the Bronx that welcomes families and diverse groups. Visitors appreciate the recreational facilities, well-maintained grounds, nearby amenities, and its historical significance to the neighborhood.

Large park with ample spaceclean and well-litplayground and basketball courts
Address
2500 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jay Kay Early Educational Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally. Communication through the Tadpoles app and regular updates are frequently highlighted as valuable features.

Attentive and loving staffclean facilitiesbalanced curriculum
Address
485 Logan Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
As The Twig Is Bent Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
355 East 183 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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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.