
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 472 daycares with Google ratings in Brooklyn
Top qualities mentioned across 4,880 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Brooklyn, based on parent reviews
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 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brooklyn (– children)
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Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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One parent highlights the center's focus on social-emotional development and advanced academic preparation, noting their child skipped a grade after attending. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the owner for displaying unprofessional, condescending, and prejudiced behavior.
These reviews appear to be for a Russian bathhouse/sauna facility, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the authentic sauna experience, high-quality Russian food and beverages, cleanliness, and welcoming staff.
John Coker DCC has received mixed reviews. Three parents praised the clean, child-friendly environment, dedicated staff, and continuous learning opportunities. However, two parents reported serious concerns including allegations of harmful teacher behavior affecting children's emotional well-being and poor customer service from the director during enrollment inquiries.
One parent describes the center as nice with staff who care for children and teach life skills, while another reviewer feels the facility is merely adequate but has significant room for improvement.
Parents highlight the center's caring environment and dedicated staff, with specific appreciation for programs designed for autistic children. One reviewer notes a preference for bus availability, while others emphasize the hardworking nature of the team.
Infinity Educational C.C. #2 receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers (particularly Miss Patricia), small classroom sizes, educational activities, and safe environment. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious incidents including an unexplained injury to a child, alleged staff dishonesty, lack of supervision, and poor administrative response.
These reviews appear to be for an ENT medical office, not a daycare center. The reviews describe excellent medical care with fast appointment availability, professional and friendly staff, and efficient service.
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time as an exceptional, school-based childcare center with a curriculum-focused approach. Staff are described as caring and attentive, and the facility offers numerous amenities including meals, diapers, live camera access, and a rooftop playground. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally during their time there.
The reviews provided do not appear to be for Muriel Langsam Children's Center. Instead, they are reviews for Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, a 2-year institution. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized as daycare feedback.
A few parents report positive experiences, noting dedicated teachers who foster a strong appreciation for learning and significant academic growth in their children. Conversely, one reviewer describes the facility as the worst place to leave a child.
While one parent highly recommends the center for its caring approach to children's welfare, another visitor was deterred by significant cleanliness concerns regarding outdoor footwear being worn indoors. The facility appears to have mixed feedback regarding its environment and hygiene standards.
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time as an exceptional childcare center with a school-based curriculum, caring staff, and comprehensive amenities. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong child development, excellent communication, and a supportive environment.
Shostakovich Music Art & Sport receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising qualified teachers, quality instruction across music/dance/daycare, and professional facilities in Brooklyn. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about physical handling of children and overall quality, creating a stark contrast with the majority of five-star ratings.
This is a community-based organization in Brooklyn offering multiple services beyond childcare, including free tax preparation, immigration assistance, and food pantry access. Parents consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff. The facility is described as small but well-functioning with strong support for families and individuals.
Be'er Hagolah Institute is highly praised by parents and alumni for its exceptional integration of Jewish education with strong secular academics. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring, dedicated faculty, strong sense of community, and well-organized operations. The school is noted for fostering student success in higher education and creating lasting positive impacts on its students.
Parents consistently praise Hope Gardens Community Center as an excellent neighborhood resource for children and teens. The facility offers enrichment programs including after-school activities, summer camps, sports, and free classes in English, yoga, and Zumba. Staff members are noted as caring and supportive, organizing outings and providing a safe, positive environment that keeps youth engaged in the community.
Parents consistently praise Shorefront YM-YWHA as an excellent daycare and preschool with warm, caring staff and a nurturing atmosphere. The facility offers diverse programs including swim academy, preschool, camp, and after-school services, with additional community support services available. All reviewers reported highly positive experiences with their children's development and happiness.
Parents consistently praise Big Apple Institute for its caring, dedicated staff and welcoming family-like atmosphere. Reviewers highlight strong academics, diverse extracurricular activities, and small class sizes that allow teachers to invest in individual student development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report high satisfaction with both educational quality and emotional support.
One parent describes the teachers as supportive and attentive, noting that small class sizes allow for focused attention on all students, while another highlights the well-trained staff and challenging educational curriculum. Both reviewers express high satisfaction with the program, including a praised summer camp offering.
Our Children The Leaders of Tomorrow receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, learning opportunities, and atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious concerns about food-related illness, lack of care for sick children, and arbitrary dismissal policies.
Parents praise the facility's physical space and community center amenities. Reviews highlight the building structure, gym facilities, and peaceful environment. The location offers nice ocean views and parents feel the center is safe.
One parent highlights the center's outstanding curriculum and supportive environment, noting significant improvements in their daughter's vocabulary and art skills. Conversely, a different parent reports a negative experience with the UPK program, citing language barriers, feelings of abandonment, and the owner's refusal to issue a refund after a brief enrollment.
One reviewer describes the center as a dangerous agency that allegedly attempts to prescribe psychiatric medications to children to improve their public image. This single complaint raises serious concerns about ethical practices and medical management at the facility.
PAL MICCIO HS is a community center in Brooklyn offering afterschool and holiday programs for children. Parents report feeling welcomed and appreciate the safe, welcoming environment. The facility is praised for its community focus and dedicated staff.
Reviews appear to be for a Seventh-day Adventist church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and community fellowship. Multiple mentions of worship services, food pantry services, and family-oriented environment.
One parent describes the center as welcoming and clean, noting that they felt comfortable from the start. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the environment for their daughter.
One parent highlights the welcoming atmosphere and cleanliness of the facility, noting that they felt immediately included. The reviewer specifically appreciates the setting and describes the staff as excellent for their daughter.
Parents consistently praise Brooklyn School for Special Children as an exceptional specialized preschool in NYC with highly dedicated staff and strong developmental outcomes for children with special needs. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring teachers, well-maintained facilities, engaging curriculum, and integrated therapies. Parents express strong satisfaction, with a common wish that the school extended to kindergarten.
A few parents highlight the facility's cleanliness and professional staff, noting that children enjoy attending and feel cared for. However, one reviewer reports a negative experience involving rude and unprofessional behavior from a specific staff member.
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