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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31–75 children
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76–150 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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- 510 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 238-5266
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- 104 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- (347) 474-9832
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- 371 89th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 786-7110
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- 1 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY
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- (914) 327-1436
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- 370 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 647-2800
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- 207 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 388-5454
Urban Strategies Inc is a center-based daycare in Brooklyn with mixed reviews. Parents praise the facility itself, citing experienced staff, cleanliness, and multiple program offerings. However, several negative reviews describe poor management, maintenance issues, discriminatory practices, noise complaints, and complaints about rude staff and problematic payment handling at their after-school program location.
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- 1747 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 792-4533
CAMBA INC. @ NYCHA Sheepshead Bay receives mostly positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its staff helpfulness, food quality, facility availability, and support with homework. One negative review was submitted with minimal detail.
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- 3679 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- (929) 210-1933
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- 121 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 786-7110
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- 76 Lott Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 786-7110
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- 76 Riverdale Ave., Brooklyn, NY
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- (347) 840-1445
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- 432 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (347) 247-6737
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- 180 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 673-8177
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- 240 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (347) 563-3151
Trail Blazer Camps @ PS 22 is a nature-focused day and sleep-away camp in Brooklyn that consistently receives 5-star reviews. Parents praise the attentive counselors, outdoor education, flexible scheduling, and the enthusiasm children show for attending. Children leave exhausted, dirty, and happy while learning about nature and building lasting friendships.
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- 443 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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- (646) 941-0623
Parents highlight the helpful staff and a strong community vibe within the facility. Long-term attendees appreciate the nice neighborhood setting, with one parent noting over two decades of involvement.
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- 940 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (347) 915-0862
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- 51 Saint Edwards Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (646) 806-8894
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- 202 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY
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- (917) 831-6849
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- 532 Albany Ave., Brooklyn, NY
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- (646) 996-3572
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- 364 Sackman Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- (646) 988-3298
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- 43 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- (718) 856-6560
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- 295 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 298 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 506 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 196 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 9522 Avenue A, Brooklyn, NY
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- 9214 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY
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- 409 East 95 Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- 528 East 95 Street, Brooklyn, NY
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- 15 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 954 facilities
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