Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Brooklyn, NY
Compare 954 child daycare & preschools in Brooklyn. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Brooklyn, New York at a glance
- Programs
- 954
- Avg rating
- 4.2/5
- Parent reviews
- 4,880
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 213
Brooklyn has 954 licensed child daycare & preschools with 4,880 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.213 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 11222 (avg 4.95 stars), while 11203 has the largest selection (53 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Brooklyn Child Care INC.4.8 score5(20)
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 - 2Brooklyn Child Care, INC.4.8 score5(20)
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 - 3Stepping Stones Nursery School4.74 score5(14)
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 - 4Superkid Day Care Center4.72 score4.9(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 - 5Little Scholars Dcc4.72 score4.9(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 - 6Abc Day Child Care Ctr4.72 score4.9(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 - 7Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center4.68 score4.9(15)
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 - 8Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian Dcc4.68 score4.9(15)
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 - 9Beansprouts Of Brooklyn INC.4.68 score4.9(15)
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 - 10Beansprouts4.68 score4.9(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)
Rating Distribution
Based on 472 daycares with Google ratings in Brooklyn
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 4,880 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Brooklyn, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Brooklyn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11222 | 10 | 4.95 | 2 | |
| 11205 | 18 | 4.87 | 5 | |
| 11230 | 18 | 4.84 | 5 | |
| 11231 | 12 | 4.72 | 3 | |
| 11203 | 53 | 4.65 | 19 | |
| 11218 | 17 | 4.64 | 5 | |
| 11234 | 28 | 4.63 | 6 | |
| 11232 | 8 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 11216 | 30 | 4.58 | 12 | |
| 11209 | 22 | 4.52 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brooklyn (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews
Brooklyn Child Care INC.
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.
Brooklyn Child Care, INC.
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.
Superkid Day Care Center
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.
Little Scholars Dcc
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.
Abc Day Child Care Ctr
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.
Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn offers a diverse landscape of 954 childcare facilities, ranging from independent centers to those housed within community organizations. Parents consistently highlight clean environments and professional staff as key indicators of quality, with standout neighborhoods like 11222 showing exceptionally high satisfaction. This directory helps you navigate these options by focusing on verified parent experiences rather than just promotional claims.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Brooklyn have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 472 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 4,880 parent reviews. Parents in Brooklyn most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and professional staff.
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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- 110 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent highlights the UPK program's focus on academic development, specifically noting the emphasis on early reading and writing skills to prepare children for preschool. The review provides a positive assessment of the center's educational approach.
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- 715 East 105 Street, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent recalls attending the center as a child and describes the experience positively, noting they plan to enroll their own child in the future.
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- 995 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY
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HUGGS DAY SCHOOL receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring environment and quality teachers. Parents highlight the warm, safe learning atmosphere and appreciate that children of different ages can interact when siblings attend. The school is described as a hidden gem and among the best preschools in the Park Slope area.
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- 763 President Street, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent reports that their daughter is well cared for, happy, and learning significantly at the center. Another review simply describes the school as excellent in Spanish.
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- 260 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent shares positive childhood memories of riding tricycles at the center, while another simply describes the experience as wonderful. The few reviews so far highlight a happy and enjoyable environment for young children.
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- 153 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent reports high satisfaction with the care and learning environment at 5 Quincy, noting their child's enjoyment and progress. Another review simply labels the school as excellent in Spanish.
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- 275 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
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Parents describe the center as a safe, intimate, and loving environment where staff are kind, gentle, and dedicated to providing a well-rounded education. Reviewers highlight the excellent outdoor playground, timely communication with families, and the fact that children are happy and eager to attend.
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- 4419 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Haitian American Community Development Corporation (HAC) is highly praised as a comprehensive nonprofit organization serving the Haitian community in NYC and abroad. Parents and community members commend their work in education, mental health services, job training, and community advocacy. The organization is recognized for expanding services to include schools and infrastructure projects in Haiti.
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- 813 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY
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- 1107 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent describes the GAN Day Care Center as 'Good'.
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- 4206 15 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- 333 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- 10315 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY
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Morning Glory Day Care is a small, outdoor-focused daycare in Brooklyn run by Hannah and CJ that receives universal praise from parents. Parents consistently report their children thrived developmentally, felt safe and happy, and were excited to attend daily. The center emphasizes play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and individualized care.
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- 3301 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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One reviewer describes the facility as a great school, while another highlights the positive involvement of a brother-in-law serving as a Rebbe for the 9th Grade Class. The limited feedback available so far reflects high satisfaction with the staff and institution.
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- 550 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent shares a positive sentiment regarding their past experience, specifically remembering staff members named Mrs. Monica and Mrs. Gill. The sole review reflects fond memories rather than current operational details.
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- 3846 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- 1057 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent describes the school as the best option for their son, highlighting that teachers named Ms. Jenna, Ms. Sam, Ms. Tauri, and Ms. T were excellent and taught him a lot. Another parent simply states it was the best school for their child.
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- 15 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, NY
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A family daycare operating since 2002 is described as reliable with a hands-on learning approach. The center is currently accepting afterschool children, with six slots available.
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- 381 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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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.
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- 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent reports that their daughter is well-cared for, enjoys the program, and is learning significantly. Another reviewer simply describes the school as excellent in Spanish.
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- 5 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent reports a highly positive experience with SKAZKA DAY CARE, highlighting certified teachers who effectively target academic weaknesses in Ela, Math, and Science. The owner is described as knowledgeable and hands-on, though scheduling can be difficult when requesting specific instructors.
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- 1784 Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Little Angel Day Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication and warmth. Parents report their children have developed academically, socially, and behaviorally while enjoying a nurturing environment. The facility is noted for maintaining a joyful, well-organized atmosphere despite its older appearance.
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- 899 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Parents consistently praise American European Child Care DCC for its nurturing, warm environment where children are eager to attend daily. Staff are described as dedicated, professional, and caring, while the center offers nutritious home-cooked meals and diverse learning activities. Multiple reviewers note significant positive developmental changes in their children.
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- 2150 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent reports a positive experience with teachers and a graduation ceremony, though they note that a doctor's note is required when a child is sick. The reviewer expresses hope for the child's transition to their next school program.
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- 8638 20 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- 647 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- 892 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY
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A parent notes that their son enjoyed the classroom environment and learned significantly from teachers Ms Jenna, Ms Sam, Ms Tauri, and Ms T during the 2010-2011 period. Another reviewer simply describes the facility as the best school for their son.
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- 15 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, NY
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- 565 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY
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One parent describes the center as providing an amazing learning environment for children. Another reviewer simply characterizes the experience as great and excellent.
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- 4714 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY
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