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493 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bronx, New York

Browse all 493 child daycare & preschools in Bronx, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bronx

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
    Davidson Avenue Community Day Care
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    1810 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Davidson Avenue Community Day Care for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and supported in their development. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with responsive leadership.

    Caring and patient teacherssafe and nurturing environmentengaging classroom activitiesclean facility
  2. 2
    Little Stars Too
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1083 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Stars Too for its safe, clean environment and dedicated teaching staff. The school receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting strong communication, individualized attention, and visible child development. Teachers Ms. Sammy, Ms. Gisela, Ms. Tanya, and Ms. Felicia are frequently mentioned as caring and knowledgeable educators.

    Safe and clean facilityon-site play areaattentive and nurturing teachersregular parent communication
  3. 3
    John T. White Ecc
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1180 East 214 Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise JOHN T. WHITE ECC (also referred to as Our Children First) for exceptional staff care, individualized attention, and significant developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for its clean facilities, strong communication with parents through daily updates, and specialized services including speech, occupational, and ABA therapy. Multiple parents highlight feeling welcomed and reassured about their children's wellbeing.

    Caring and attentive staffindividualized 1:1 careclean facilitiesregular communication via app with photos and notes
  4. 4
    Belmont Community Day Care Ctr
    4.7 score
    4.9(17)

    2340 Cambreleng Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Belmont Community Day Care Center for its caring, professional staff and family-oriented environment. The facility is noted as a safe, well-maintained learning space in the Bronx where children thrive through play-based education and engaging activities.

    Friendly and welcoming staffsafe environmentplay-based learning approachorganized activities (family days
  5. 5
    Yearling Nursery School
    4.7 score
    4.9(17)

    604 West 227 Street, Bronx, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Yearling Nursery School for its nurturing, loving environment and dedicated staff who provide individualized care and attention. The school is noted for creative, hands-on learning activities, strong developmental support, excellent communication with parents, and a welcoming, safe atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents highly recommending the school.

    Caring and attentive teachersnurturing environmenthands-on learning activitiesdaily photo/video updates
  6. 6
    Yearling Nursery
    4.7 score
    4.9(17)

    604 West 227 Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Yearling Nursery receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and nurturing staff, engaging curriculum with hands-on activities, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and well-organized with excellent communication to parents.

    Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmenthands-on activities (arts and craftsoutdoor play
  7. 7
    Bronx Bethany Afterschool Program
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    971 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming spiritual community, quality of worship services, and family-like atmosphere.

    Welcoming communityspiritual fulfillmentclean environmentample parking
  8. 8
    Little Stars School INC.
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4063 Edson Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Stars School Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents for its dedicated, caring teachers and strong academic curriculum. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children's learning, social skills, and confidence. The school is commended for strong parent communication and involvement opportunities.

    Knowledgeable and attentive teachersacademic progress (reading and math skills before kindergarten)caring and nurturing environmentcreative activities and projects
  9. 9
    Marcus Garvey Cdc
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    331 East 150 Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Marcus Garvey CDC (also referenced as Beanstalk Academy) as an exceptional daycare where staff treat children and families like extended family members. Reviewers highlight significant improvements in child behavior, emotional well-being, and happiness compared to other facilities, along with comprehensive support services beyond traditional childcare.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-like environmentcleanliness and hygienepersonalized attention to each child
  10. 10
    Susan E. Wagner Day School At Riverdale
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    5401 Post Road, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Susan E. Wagner Day School at Riverdale as an excellent Pre-K program with caring, intelligent staff and a supportive principal. Reviewers highlight strong communication between teachers and parents, significant child development, and a safe learning environment. No negative feedback was reported across all reviews.

    caring teachersexcellent principalstrong parent-teacher communicationchild development and learning outcomes

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bronx based on parent reviews

Davidson Avenue Community Day Care

5(16)

1810 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY

Parents consistently praise Davidson Avenue Community Day Care for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and supported in their development. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with responsive leadership.

Caring and patient teacherssafe and nurturing environmentengaging classroom activities

Little Stars Too

4.9(20)

1083 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY

Parents consistently praise Little Stars Too for its safe, clean environment and dedicated teaching staff. The school receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting strong communication, individualized attention, and visible child development. Teachers Ms. Sammy, Ms. Gisela, Ms. Tanya, and Ms. Felicia are frequently mentioned as caring and knowledgeable educators.

Safe and clean facilityon-site play areaattentive and nurturing teachers

John T. White Ecc

4.9(20)

1180 East 214 Street, Bronx, NY

Parents consistently praise JOHN T. WHITE ECC (also referred to as Our Children First) for exceptional staff care, individualized attention, and significant developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for its clean facilities, strong communication with parents through daily updates, and specialized services including speech, occupational, and ABA therapy. Multiple parents highlight feeling welcomed and reassured about their children's wellbeing.

Caring and attentive staffindividualized 1:1 careclean facilities

Belmont Community Day Care Ctr

4.9(17)

2340 Cambreleng Avenue, Bronx, NY

Parents consistently praise Belmont Community Day Care Center for its caring, professional staff and family-oriented environment. The facility is noted as a safe, well-maintained learning space in the Bronx where children thrive through play-based education and engaging activities.

Friendly and welcoming staffsafe environmentplay-based learning approach

Yearling Nursery

4.9(17)

604 West 227 Street, Bronx, NY

Yearling Nursery receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and nurturing staff, engaging curriculum with hands-on activities, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and well-organized with excellent communication to parents.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmenthands-on activities (arts and crafts

Bronx Bethany Afterschool Program

4.8(20)

971 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY

The reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming spiritual community, quality of worship services, and family-like atmosphere.

Welcoming communityspiritual fulfillmentclean environment

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bronx, New York

There are 493 child daycare & preschools in Bronx, New York, making up 92% of the 536 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.

When choosing a daycare in Bronx, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Bronx

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Banana Kelly Community Improv Assoc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews praise the organization's helpful and professional staff, particularly for housing assistance and community resources. However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on housing services rather than daycare operations. Wait times for client services are noted as a concern.

Helpful and friendly staffefficient serviceaffordable housing options
Address
830 Fox Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 328-1064
Help Usa Crotona
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

HELP USA CROTONA is a shelter facility in the Bronx, not a traditional daycare center. Reviews are highly polarized: some residents praise staff helpfulness and cleanliness, while others report serious issues including pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, unprofessional staff, and administrative failures in housing assistance and paperwork processing.

Helpful and caring staff membersclean facilitiessome staff go above and beyond
Address
785 Crotona Park North, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Help Usa Bronx Crotona
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

HELP USA BRONX CROTONA is a shelter facility (not a traditional daycare) with highly polarized reviews. While some residents praise the staff's compassion and assistance with housing transitions, others report serious safety and sanitation issues, unresponsive management, and unhelpful case workers.

Caring and dedicated staff membersfacility provides own bathroom/kitchen/living spacestaff willingness to support community donations
Address
785 Crotona Park North, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
La Peninsula Community INC., Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1871 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mckinley Community Center Ost A.S.P.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

McKinley Community Center OST A.S.P. receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Parents appreciate the spacious facility and sense of community, but express concerns about cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and service quality.

Spacious facilitysense of community
Address
751 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 542-2727
Lehman College Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Lehman College Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise exceptional teachers and developmental support, particularly in the 2s program, multiple parents report serious concerns about administrative unprofessionalism, inadequate inclusion of special needs children, and dismissive attitudes toward families with disabilities.

Passionate and caring teachersstrong focus on child development and early learninginclusive community at
Address
250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Phipps West Farms Beacon
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1122 East 180th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(917) 243-7272
Directions For Our Youth, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1640 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 409-3001
Directions For Our Youth, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1780 University Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(646) 483-5700
B-Happy Care Programs Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
666 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 483-2074
Directions For Our Youth, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
740 Manida Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 861-9084
United Edu-Care Child Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3950 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Seventh Avenue Mennonite Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1646 Montgomery Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Prospect Brownstone School And Futurelink
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are mixed, ranging from 1-5 stars. Some parents praise the facility for cleanliness, friendly staff, and supportive services, while others report concerns about food quality, sanitation, and lack of amenities like WiFi and cooking facilities. Overall experience appears to vary significantly by individual case.

Clean facilityfriendly and respectful staffsecurity
Address
730 Kelly Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 617-6100
Leap
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

LEAP is a workforce training center, not a daycare. Reviews are mixed, with some praising professional staff and training programs, but the majority criticizing poor job placement services, unresponsive staff, unprofessional conduct, and unreliable follow-up.

Professional and respectful staffaffordable or free training programsclean environment
Address
400 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 419-0494
Prospect Community Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly divided, ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, security, and meals. Negative reviewers cite unsanitary conditions, poor food quality, lack of amenities, and unresponsive case workers.

Clean facilityfriendly and respectful staffsecurity
Address
730 Kelly Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
H.E.L.P. Morris E.C.P.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
285 East 171 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Woodycrest Center For Human Development @ Ps 126
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Woodycrest Center has received mostly negative feedback, with particular concerns about their Summer Youth Employment Program. Parents report issues with communication, payment problems, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior toward children.

One parent found it acceptable
Address
175 West 166th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 538-4708
Woodycrest Center For Human Development, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Woodycrest Center for Human Development has received mostly negative reviews, with particular concerns about their Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Parents report issues with communication, payment problems, unprofessional staff behavior, and lack of youth protection.

One parent found it acceptable
Address
180 West 165th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 992-4256
1332 Fulton Avenue Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

This daycare has highly polarized reviews. A small number of parents praised the staff's kindness and teaching quality, but the majority reported serious concerns about unprofessional and rude staff, poor communication, administrative issues, and alleged discrimination.

Staff described as niceteachers effective at instructionchildren well-cared for
Address
1332 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 378-1331
Trabajamos Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8
Address
940 East 156 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
1332 Fulton Avenue Day Care Site #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

This daycare has highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praise the staff's kindness and teaching quality, the majority report serious concerns about unprofessional and rude staff, particularly management member Ms. Rodriguez, poor phone communication, administrative issues with document handling, and alleged discriminatory treatment.

Staff described as niceteachers have taught children wellcaring environment
Address
1332 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Xposure Foundation INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
650 Hollywood Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 829-3254
Xposure Foundation INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
1180 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 842-2331
Xposure Foundation, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
1500 Pelham Pkwy South, Bronx, NY
Phone
(201) 679-4933
Xposure Foundation, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
3630 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(201) 679-4933
Just 4 Kids Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.3
Address
214 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Aleene Logan Pre-School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1450 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mosholu Montefiore Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with 5/5 ratings, though many appear to reference broader Montefiore community services rather than the daycare specifically. Parents praise the caring staff, community resources, and various programs offered.

Caring and dedicated stafffree Pre-K programsmultiple community services (food pantry
Address
3450 Dekalb Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with 5/5 ratings. However, many reviews appear to reference Montefiore Hospital and community center services rather than the daycare specifically. Parents praise the caring staff, community support services, and various programs offered.

Caring and dedicated stafffree Pre-Kmultiple community services
Address
3450 Dekalb Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 882-4000

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Frequently asked questions

There are 493 child daycare & preschools daycares in Bronx, New York, out of 536 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bronx, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bronx offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 493 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 27 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New York typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bronx for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bronx must be licensed by New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.