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954 Child Daycare & Preschools in Brooklyn, New York

Browse all 954 child daycare & preschools in Brooklyn, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brooklyn

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

    800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise BROOKLYN CHILD CARE INC. for its exceptional, caring staff who provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with parents highlighting the school's creative programming, security features, and strong teacher-parent communication.

    Caring and experienced teachersemotional regulation and behavioral supportacademic progress (readingwriting
  2. 2

    800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Brooklyn Child Care, Inc. receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional, caring staff that facilitate significant child development across academics, social-emotional skills, and confidence. Parents consistently describe the center as a 'hidden gem' with excellent programming, security, and family engagement. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically while forming strong bonds with teachers.

    Experienced and caring teachersemo
  3. 3

    245 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Stepping Stones Nursery School in Brooklyn receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the quality of education, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and flexible programming.

    Excellent curriculumcaring and attentive teacherssafe environmentgood communication and daily reports
  4. 4
    Superkid Day Care Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    115 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Step Ahead Daycare as an exceptional facility with highly professional, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong curriculum with developmental activities, nutritious homemade meals, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The facility is noted as well-prepared for kindergarten readiness and highly recommended by multiple families.

    Caring and passionate staffwarm and inviting atmospher
  5. 5
    Little Scholars Dcc
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    509 East 78 Street, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Scholars DCC is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Brooklyn with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, nurturing staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.

    Warm and welcoming staffnurturing and patient teachersstrong parent-child relationshipsengaging daily activities
  6. 6
    Abc Day Child Care Ctr
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    109 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    ABC Day Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and sense of community. Children reportedly transition smoothly, thrive socially and academically, and eagerly return each day.

    Warm and caring staffsmooth transition for infantsstrong social skill developmentlanguage development
  7. 7

    600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center is a faith-based organization offering daycare, after-school, and summer camp programs in a low-cost, safe environment. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and leadership. Reviews highlight the organization's commitment to both childcare services and biblical education.

    Faith-based environmentfriendly staffaffordable tuitionsafe enriched setting for children
  8. 8

    600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian DCC is a faith-based daycare center operated by Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center. Parents praise it as a safe, enriched environment with low costs, friendly staff, and strong spiritual values. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere and community focus.

    Safe environmentlow costenriched programsfriendly staff
  9. 9

    410 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Beansprouts of Brooklyn receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and high-quality education. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, significant developmental progress, and the exceptional dedication of the teaching staff. The program emphasizes play-based learning, individualized attention, and community engagement.

    Warm and nurturing staffexcellent teachersplay-based learning approachindividualized child development support
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    Beansprouts
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    410 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Beansprouts is a highly-regarded preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with 10 five-star reviews praising its nurturing environment and quality education. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, warm teaching staff, child-centered learning approach, and their children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The school emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and meeting each child's individual developmental needs.

    Warm and nurturing teachershigh-quality programming and educationplay-based learningenrichment classes (music)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews

Brooklyn Child Care INC.

5(20)

800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY

Parents consistently praise BROOKLYN CHILD CARE INC. for its exceptional, caring staff who provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with parents highlighting the school's creative programming, security features, and strong teacher-parent communication.

Caring and experienced teachersemotional regulation and behavioral supportacademic progress (reading

Brooklyn Child Care, INC.

5(20)

800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Child Care, Inc. receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional, caring staff that facilitate significant child development across academics, social-emotional skills, and confidence. Parents consistently describe the center as a 'hidden gem' with excellent programming, security, and family engagement. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically while forming strong bonds with teachers.

Experienced and caring teachersemo

Superkid Day Care Center

4.9(20)

115 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Parents consistently praise Step Ahead Daycare as an exceptional facility with highly professional, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong curriculum with developmental activities, nutritious homemade meals, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The facility is noted as well-prepared for kindergarten readiness and highly recommended by multiple families.

Caring and passionate staffwarm and inviting atmospher

Little Scholars Dcc

4.9(20)

509 East 78 Street, Brooklyn, NY

Little Scholars DCC is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Brooklyn with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, nurturing staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.

Warm and welcoming staffnurturing and patient teachersstrong parent-child relationships

Abc Day Child Care Ctr

4.9(20)

109 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

ABC Day Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and sense of community. Children reportedly transition smoothly, thrive socially and academically, and eagerly return each day.

Warm and caring staffsmooth transition for infantsstrong social skill development

Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center

4.9(15)

600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center is a faith-based organization offering daycare, after-school, and summer camp programs in a low-cost, safe environment. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and leadership. Reviews highlight the organization's commitment to both childcare services and biblical education.

Faith-based environmentfriendly staffaffordable tuition

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Brooklyn, New York

There are 954 child daycare & preschools in Brooklyn, New York, making up 92% of the 1,036 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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn

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Community Parents Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Community Parents HS has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, enrichment activities, and educational quality following Head Start standards. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents, lack of transparency with government funding, and inadequate staff credentials.

Supportive and caring staffenrichment activities (artdrumming
Address
90 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our Saviour'S Lutheran Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
414 80 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Park Place Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Park Place Day Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the professional and attentive staff, clean facilities, educational approach, and caring environment, particularly noting improvements since new management took over in 2022.

Professional and attentive staffclean facilitiesqualified teachers (Ms. Sandy
Address
963 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Christian Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4702 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Jude Community Center School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Note: These reviews are for the event venue/space at St. Jude Community Center, not the School Age Program daycare. Reviewers consistently praise the spacious, clean facility and highly commend director Jillian for her professionalism, flexibility, and exceptional customer service across various events.

Spacious and versatile venuecompetitive pricingclean facility
Address
409 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 774-6036
Genesis Homes Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are mixed and largely unclear regarding daycare quality. Many comments appear to reference the housing development rather than childcare services. Limited specific feedback about actual daycare operations, curriculum, or child care quality.

AffordableWell-designed facilitySecurity
Address
330 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
H.E.L.P I Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

H.E.L.P I Day Care is part of a family shelter facility in Brooklyn that provides housing, daycare, and support services. Parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and welcoming environment. The facility serves homeless families and those in need of temporary housing while they work toward permanent solutions.

clean facilitygreat teachers and staffwelcoming environment
Address
515 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ring Around The Rosie Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Ring Around the Rosie Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the school for excellent care, learning outcomes, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing. However, multiple recent reviews report serious concerns about staff behavior, including alleged physical aggression, yelling at children, poor hygiene practices, and locked-door policies.

Clean facilityreasonable pricingUPK program is free
Address
7104 13 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bambi Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
300 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 771-1603
Bambi Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
223 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 771-1603
St. Nicks Alliance @ Ps 18
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

St. Nicks Alliance @ PS 18 receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising staff professionalism, care quality, and responsive communication. While the facility appears to provide home care and workforce support services in addition to daycare, all available reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting individual staff members' compassion and dedication.

Professional and patient staffresponsive communicationquality care
Address
101 Maujer Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 554-1079
St. Nicks Alliance Corp-Ps:147
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

St. Nicks Alliance Corp is a home care and workforce development agency (not a traditional daycare) with exceptional ratings. Parents and clients consistently praise the professionalism, compassion, and reliability of staff across all departments, with particular mention of coordinators, home attendants, and management.

Staff professionalism and compassionresponsive communicationreliable timely payments
Address
325 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 388-5454
Mother'S Love INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Mother's Love Inc. receives mixed reviews with parents praising the caring staff and management responsiveness, while others report serious concerns about registration practices and child supervision. Most positive reviews highlight loving teachers and parent peace of mind, but negative reviews cite alleged corruption, inadequate child care, and discriminatory registration procedures.

caring and loving staffattentive teachersresponsive management
Address
1681 49 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Phebeana Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility. Parents highlight the excellent location near Prospect Park, responsive management, and high-quality staff. The building amenities and professional service are consistently commended.

Prime location near Prospect Parkresponsive and caring managementprofessional staff
Address
160 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 284-8147
Csbh Wyckoff Youth Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The reviews provided do not evaluate the daycare program itself, but rather describe the Wyckoff Projects residential community in Brooklyn. Reviewers generally praise the neighborhood as safe, quiet, and having a strong community atmosphere. One resident mentioned concerns about building maintenance issues like elevator repairs and lobby odors.

Safe neighborhoodstrong communitypeaceful environment
Address
272 Wyckoff Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 522-2431
Superior Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Superior Daycare Center in Brooklyn has highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (8 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, developmental progress, safety, and welcoming environment. However, two one-star reviews allege serious concerns including unprofessional staff, unexplained injuries, inadequate supervision, and poor communication.

Caring and patient teacherschild development and speech improvementsafe environment
Address
1741 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 975-4904
Italian American Civil Rights League @Ms 366
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Reviews are mixed and appear to include feedback from multiple program types. Positive reviews praise nice, professional staff and good vibes. Negative reviews primarily concern a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), citing disorganization, unprofessional management, payment issues, and rude staff.

Nice and informative staffprofessional atmospherestress-free environment
Address
965 E 107th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 688-6406
Sunshine Day Care After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Sunshine Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. The owner, Ms. Charles, and her team are described as treating children with motherly love and genuine support. Children are reported to be happy, well-fed, clean, and engaged in learning.

Attentive and patient staffcaring and nurturing environmentowner Ms. Charles is highly praised
Address
576 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 452-9740
Roads To Success
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Roads to Success receives mixed reviews with significant disparities between positive and negative feedback. Supporters praise the program for providing resources, job opportunities, and educational support to youth. However, detractors report serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, poor communication, lack of leadership, inconsistent policies, and inadequate accommodation for children with special needs.

Provides school supplies and coatscreates job and college opportunitiessupportive team members
Address
85 Watkins St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 495-1202
The Flatbush Development Corp @ Kingborough
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents praise the Flatbush Development Corp's community programs, summer camp organization, and most staff members' professionalism and kindness. However, there are serious concerns about the director's unprofessional behavior, including strict late policies enforced rudely and unresponsiveness to complaints. Customer service issues have also been reported.

Well-organized summer programsdedicated and polite staff (Ms. Christina and others)strong community involvement and events
Address
129 Kingsborough 1st Walk, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 735-5900
Morris L. Eisenstein Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
613 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. John'S Dcc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

St. John's DCC Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families, with parents praising the staff's kindness, helpfulness, and genuine care. The facility is noted for good security, effective case management, and assistance with finding permanent housing. Parents report satisfaction with childcare services and the center's overall management.

Staff goes above and beyondkind and helpful case workersgood security
Address
1492 St John'S Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. John'S Plsace Familty Center D.C. Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

St. John's Place Family Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising the staff's kindness, helpfulness, and quality care. Parents highlight the facility's good security, effective case management, and success in helping families find permanent housing. The center is noted for providing reliable daycare services and creating a well-managed, quiet environment.

Caring and helpful staffkind case workersgood security
Address
1620 Saint Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Coalition For Hispanic Family Services @ Cooper Park Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
76 Kingsland Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 383-5292
New Generation Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2597 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 941-0404
Woodhull Medical&Mental Hlth Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Happy Homes Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Happy Homes Academy is a faith-based center-based daycare in Brooklyn with a 35+ year history. Most reviewers praise the rigorous academic program, dedicated teachers, and strong track record of students entering prestigious schools. However, a few negative reviews mention concerns about academic standards, strict discipline, and lack of outdoor play space.

Strong academic foundationexperienced and dedicated teachersfaith-based education
Address
9102 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Delores Children'S Ct.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2597 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Woodhull Medical&Mental Health Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New York Junior Tennis League P.S. 009k
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise NYJTL as an excellent, free community tennis program that is inclusive and accessible to all children regardless of skill level or background. Coaches are described as knowledgeable, patient, kind, and invested in individual student development. The program is credited with fostering long-term commitment to tennis, building community, and providing broader life skills beyond sports.

Free programinclusive and accessible to all skill levelsknowledgeable and patient coaches
Address
80 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 622-3260

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Frequently asked questions

There are 954 child daycare & preschools daycares in Brooklyn, New York, out of 1,036 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 Brooklyn, 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
Brooklyn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 954 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 24 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 53 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 Brooklyn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Brooklyn 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.