Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Baldwin, NY
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Baldwin. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Baldwin, New York at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.54/5
- Parent reviews
- 101
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Baldwin has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 101 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11510 zip code, averaging 4.54 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Baldwin
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.
- 1Tutor Time Learning Center, LLC4.62 score4.8(17)
2856 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Tutor Time Baldwin for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children are consistently excited to attend, and parents appreciate the strong communication, cleanliness, and age-appropriate learning activities. The center has earned high marks for staff professionalism and preparing children for academic transitions.
Caring and patient teacherssafe and clean facilitystrong parent-teacher communicationlive feed access to classrooms - 2Learn & Play Center, INC.4.48 score4.6(20)
2163 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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)Reliable drop-off and pick-up services - 3Friedberg Jcc At Plaza School3.92 score3.9(17)
501 Seaman Ave., Baldwin, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Friedberg JCC at Plaza School for its caring and supportive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and comprehensive family-friendly activities. The facility is highlighted as a safe, inclusive community center with excellent social work resources and quality early childhood programs.
caring and supportive staffsafe environmentfamily-friendly activitiesexcellent social work services - 4Barry& Florence Friedberg Jcc, INC (Meadow School)3.92 score3.9(17)
880 Jackson Street, Baldwin, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise the Meadow School for its caring and supportive staff, safe environment, and quality programming. The facility is valued as a welcoming community center with diverse activities for families and children. Social work services and early childhood programs receive particular recognition for their attentive, resource-rich support.
Caring and supportive staffsafe environmentquality early childhood programshelpful social work services
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Baldwin
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 101 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Baldwin, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Baldwin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11510 | 10 | 4.54 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Baldwin (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Baldwin based on parent reviews
Tutor Time Learning Center, LLC
2856 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY
Parents overwhelmingly praise Tutor Time Baldwin for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children are consistently excited to attend, and parents appreciate the strong communication, cleanliness, and age-appropriate learning activities. The center has earned high marks for staff professionalism and preparing children for academic transitions.
Learn & Play Center, INC.
2163 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY
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.
Rainbow Acad Child Care Center
600 W. Seaman Avenue, Baldwin, NY
Parents describe Rainbow Academy as a lovely, clean, and perfect environment where children have fun and learn. One parent notes that the staff is nice and hardworking, resulting in children who enjoy the center so much they do not want to leave. Another review highlights the excellent quality in both English and Spanish.
Carousel Of Learning INC.
881 Merrick Road, Baldwin, NY
Recent feedback for Carousel of Learning Inc. highlights exceptional quality, with one parent describing it as the best option and another praising the excellent work. These brief comments reflect high satisfaction with the center-based childcare services offered in Baldwin, New York.
Community Nursery School Of Baldwin
717 St. Lukes Place, Baldwin, NY
Parents describe a highly positive experience at Community Nursery School of Baldwin, highlighting the caring staff and engaging curriculum. Reviewers appreciate the school's focus on traditional childhood memories, such as holiday celebrations and family involvement, alongside strong educational foundations in letters and science.
Barry& Florence Friedberg Jcc, INC (Meadow School)
880 Jackson Street, Baldwin, NY
Parents consistently praise the Meadow School for its caring and supportive staff, safe environment, and quality programming. The facility is valued as a welcoming community center with diverse activities for families and children. Social work services and early childhood programs receive particular recognition for their attentive, resource-rich support.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Baldwin, New York
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Baldwin, New York, making up 90% of the 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Baldwin have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 101 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Baldwin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents describe Rainbow Academy as a lovely, clean, and perfect environment where children have fun and learn. One parent notes that the staff is nice and hardworking, resulting in children who enjoy the center so much they do not want to leave. Another review highlights the excellent quality in both English and Spanish.
- Address
- 600 W. Seaman Avenue, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 867-0856
Recent feedback for Carousel of Learning Inc. highlights exceptional quality, with one parent describing it as the best option and another praising the excellent work. These brief comments reflect high satisfaction with the center-based childcare services offered in Baldwin, New York.
- Address
- 881 Merrick Road, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 623-1021
Parents overwhelmingly praise Tutor Time Baldwin for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children are consistently excited to attend, and parents appreciate the strong communication, cleanliness, and age-appropriate learning activities. The center has earned high marks for staff professionalism and preparing children for academic transitions.
- Address
- 2856 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 377-3337
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.
- Address
- 2163 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 867-7416
Parents describe a highly positive experience at Community Nursery School of Baldwin, highlighting the caring staff and engaging curriculum. Reviewers appreciate the school's focus on traditional childhood memories, such as holiday celebrations and family involvement, alongside strong educational foundations in letters and science.
- Address
- 717 St. Lukes Place, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 868-8406
Parents consistently praise the Meadow School for its caring and supportive staff, safe environment, and quality programming. The facility is valued as a welcoming community center with diverse activities for families and children. Social work services and early childhood programs receive particular recognition for their attentive, resource-rich support.
- Address
- 880 Jackson Street, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 377-9352
- Address
- 835 De Mott Ave, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (631) 360-0800
Lightbridge Academy Baldwin receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the directors Ms. Debbie and Ms. Joanne, as well as individual teachers for their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care. Parents report their children show strong social, emotional, and academic development, with many feeling the center prepared them well for kindergarten. The facility is described as safe, clean, stimulating, and offering livestream access to observe children throughout the day.
- Address
- 2305 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 223-6100
One parent reports that their son thrived in the universal pre-K program, highlighting the teachers as caring and the education as excellent. Another review notes that the staff went above and beyond and maintained open communication with parents.
- Address
- 2501 Milburn Ave., Baldwin, NY
- Phone
- (516) 377-4200
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