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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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St. Malachy Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise St. Malachy Child Development Center as an excellent headstart program with caring, dedicated staff and a clean facility. The school is highly recommended by families in the Brooklyn community, with one parent noting it's a blessing to secure enrollment.

Knowledgeable and caring teachersclean facilityquality food prepared on-site
Address
220 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S First Community Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided do not contain information about the daycare's childcare services, educational programs, or parent experiences. Instead, the reviews discuss community services offered by churches and religious organizations unrelated to the daycare's operations.

None relevant to daycare services
Address
360 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bethany Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews appear to be for Bethany Baptist Church rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the church's community involvement, youth programs including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and its historic significance in Brooklyn. The facility is described as welcoming and lively with engaging leadership.

Youth programs (scoutssummer camps)community involvement
Address
460 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Parents United For A Better Society, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Most reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment, though one former attendee expressed concerns about fear-based teaching methods experienced during their childhood there.

Welcoming and loving communitystrong sense of familypowerful worship experiences
Address
616 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids World Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Kids World Day Care for its nurturing, enriching environment and experienced leadership under Ms. Heba Tayeh. The facility is noted for its engaging curriculum, strong communication with families, nutritious meals, and exceptional care that supports children's development across academic, social, and emotional domains.

Experienced and caring teachersengaging curriculum with science experiments and music classesdaily outdoor time and neighborhood walks
Address
1239 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Cortelyou Early Childhood Center for its warm, nurturing environment with dedicated teachers who foster both academic learning and social-emotional development. Children show measurable progress in academics, speech, and social skills, with parents highlighting the center's 40-year track record and strong sense of community.

Warm and welcoming environmentdedicated and caring teachersstrong academic curriculum
Address
1110 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mt. Lebanon Earling Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: Reviews provided appear to be for Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the pastor's sermons, welcoming atmosphere, and sense of community. Attendees report feeling valued and accepted regardless of background.

Welcoming and friendly staffinspiring sermonsstrong sense of community and family
Address
230 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our Little Friends Dcc III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Unable to provide summary. The reviews submitted are for Afam Dental, a dental practice, not for Our Little Friends DCC III daycare. No parent reviews about the daycare are available.

None - reviews are for a different business
Address
5221 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learner'S Haven Ecec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Learner's Haven for its warm, caring staff and balanced approach to education combining religious and secular subjects. The school is noted for fostering individual student growth and creating a strong sense of community. One parent raised a concern about student behavior toward animals.

Warm and caring staffindividual student attentionbalanced secular and religious education
Address
432 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Purelements: An Evolution In Dance, INC-Lenox Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Purelements is a dance school highly praised by parents for its family-oriented atmosphere and professional instruction. Multiple reviews highlight the program's success in developing discipline, passion, and performing arts skills in students who continue dancing into adulthood. One negative review was posted with minimal detail.

Family atmosphereprofessional instructorsdevelops discipline
Address
100-01 Flatlands Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 533-8933
El Puente @ Williams Plaza
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise El Puente as a welcoming community organization with caring, communicative staff. Reviews highlight engaging programs including summer camp, after-school activities, art, music, and dancing, with children described as happy and enjoying their experience. The facility is noted for making a positive impact on children and families in the community.

Warm and caring staffengaging activities (artmusic
Address
323 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 408-6792
The Higher Learning Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Higher Learning Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 out of 9 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, personalized attention to children, and flexible scheduling. One parent left a 1-star review with no details provided.

Loving and attentive staffprofessional environmentdirector Ms. Hannah
Address
1677 St John'S Place, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Flatbush Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents and former members consistently praise Madison Square Boys & Girls Club for providing a safe, engaging environment with quality staff and diverse activities. The facility offers swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and after-school/summer programs that parents say keep children engaged and out of trouble. Multiple reviews highlight lifelong positive impacts from attending as children.

Qualified and caring staffswimming pool and aquatic programssports progra
Address
2245 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 284-8398
Liberty Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
478 East 95th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 498-4384
St. George Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided are for St. George's Episcopal Church, not the St. George Afterschool Program daycare. The reviews discuss church services, community programs, and a food pantry rather than childcare services. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
800 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 772-4490
Children Of Promise, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Children of Promise is a highly-regarded after-school and community organization in Brooklyn that serves children and families, particularly those affected by incarceration. Parents praise the dedicated staff, comprehensive services, and transformative impact on children's development, behavior, and confidence.

Dedicated and responsive staffcomprehensive services (after-school programssummer camp
Address
54 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 483-9290
Global Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(212) 226-0130
Apple Tree Daycare Ac INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Apple Tree Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, caring staff, quality education, fresh meals, and affordability. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inappropriate physical handling of their child by a staff member. The majority of reviews highlight strong child development outcomes and long-term attendance.

caring and attentive staffwarm directorfresh meals prepared on-site
Address
440 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 287-7488
Simfran Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Simfran Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Brooklyn serving ages 2-6, with parents consistently praising strong academic outcomes, individualized attention, and supportive staff. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress in academics, speech, social-emotional skills, and confidence before entering kindergarten.

Academic excellencespeech and language supportindividualized attention
Address
93 Norwood Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 235-3416
Hq Tennis LLC @ P.S. 446
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

HQ TENNIS LLC @ P.S. 446 is highly praised for its tennis instruction and coaching quality, with parents consistently highlighting Coach Frances's engaging teaching style and the program's effectiveness for both children and adults. The facility offers well-structured classes with good court time and personalized feedback. One parent reported an unresolved billing issue from 2023 with no response to communication attempts.

Coach Frances's teaching ability and encoura
Address
76 Riverdale Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 361-0192
Sephardic Community Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise the Sephardic Community Early Childhood Center as an excellent community facility with outstanding staff and diverse programming. Parents highlight the beautiful, spacious venue, professional service, and wide range of activities including summer camp, gymnastics, and birthday parties. The center is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and a valuable resource for families.

Wonderful and professional staffbeautiful and spacious buildingdiverse activities for kids
Address
1901 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Vanderveer Park Ecec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Vanderveer Methodist Church, not Vanderveer Park ECEC daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center
Address
3114 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kind Start Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kind Start Pre-School in Brooklyn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educated and nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong educational programs. The vast majority of reviews highlight staff members by name, noting their kindness and accommodating nature. One negative review cited unprofessional communication and rudeness from staff during a scheduling issue.

Kind and nurturing staffclean facilityeducational quality
Address
7702 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Red Hat Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Red Hat Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional, warm, and dedicated staff, along with quality amenities like homemade meals and a nice playground. Children are reported to be happy and enjoy attending.

Professional and warm staffmultilingual learning opportunitieskind and attentive teachers
Address
1317 East 15 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Little Darlings Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1531 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunflower Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sunflower Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, healthy meals, and educational quality. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision and an injury to their child.

Friendly and responsible teachershelpful managementhealthy meals (Russian
Address
1704 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bay Ridge Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
314 44 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bambi II Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

BAMBI II DCC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center for its warm, caring environment and individualized educational approach. Parents consistently highlight the engaged, compassionate staff, clean facility, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Families report their children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress.

Engaged and caring staffclean facilityindividualized child development
Address
2121 Bragg Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Butterfly
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Butterfly Daycare in Brooklyn receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children as their own, the enriching curriculum with music, dance, and gym classes, and the nutritious kosher meals provided daily. Children reportedly love attending and show significant developmental progress across speech, communication, and academics.

Caring and professional staffage-appropriate enrichment activitiesmusic and dance classes
Address
2810 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 677-9343
School Settlement Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

School Settlement Association is highly regarded as an after-school program and enrichment center for children in Brooklyn. Parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and variety of activities including sports and socializing. One review expressed concerns about home health care services, which appears to be a separate division from the main daycare/after-school program.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentvariety of activities (sports
Address
120 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 389-1810

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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.