17 Child Daycare & Preschools in Amherst, New York

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Amherst

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   Edukids, INC.

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   2715 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise BrightPath NFB (note: reviews mention BrightPath NFB, not EDUKIDS, INC.) for its caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong communication. Children reportedly transition well, show happiness at drop-off, and parents feel confident leaving their children in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, engaging activities, and developmental focus.

   Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentsmooth transitions for new studentsresponsive director
2. 2

   Butterfly Kisses

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   596 N. French Rd., Amherst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Butterfly Kisses is highly regarded by parents as a nurturing, well-run daycare center in Amherst, New York. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, strong communication, educational curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report excellent experiences spanning several years.

   Caring and nurturing staffstrong parent-teacher communication with daily updates and photossafe environmentstructured early childhood curriculum
3. 3

   St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Amherst, New York

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   885 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   This is a Roman Catholic Church facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming parish community, engaging clergy, modern facilities with traditional aesthetics, and various community activities and services offered.

   Welcoming and friendly atmosphereengaging priests and homiliesmodern facilities with traditional designonline streaming services
4. 4

   Amherst Baby And Childcare Center

   4.24 score

   4.3(19)

   4350 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Amherst Baby and Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff, strong safety measures, and structured learning environment. Parents report that their children thrive socially and academically, with excellent communication between teachers and families. The center is noted for staff longevity, creating meaningful relationships between teachers and children.

   Experienced and caring staff with low turnoversafety meas
5. 5

   Little Peoples Park Day Care Center, INC.

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   2153 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Little People's Park Day Care Center in Amherst receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, safe facilities, strong communication, and engaging activities that promote child development. Parents report their children are happy, well-adjusted, and eager to attend.

   Warm and caring staffprofessional and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilitygood security
6. 6

   Shining Stars

   3.89 score

   3.8(6)

   20 Northpointe Parkway, Amherst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Shining Stars is a center-based daycare in Amherst, New York that receives mostly positive feedback from parents. The majority of reviews praise the friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, family-like environment, and comprehensive services including meals and CPR/First Aid certification. One review criticized the center as unprofessional without additional details.

   Friendly and caring staffclean and tidy roomsfamily-like atmospheremeals provided (breakfast
7. 7

   University At Buffalo Child Care

   3.73 score

   3.6(11)

   100 St. Rita'S Lane, Amherst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   University at Buffalo Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the quality of classroom teachers, clean facilities, and focus on social-emotional learning. However, two parents expressed significant dissatisfaction with administrative responsiveness and professionalism, despite acknowledging good classroom instruction.

   Attentive and caring teachersclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong nutrition programsocial and emotional learning focus

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