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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Cold Spring, NY

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Cold Spring. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cold Spring, New York at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Cold Spring offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.23/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cold Spring

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
    Philipstown Recreation
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Philipstown Recreation is highly regarded with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the friendly, helpful staff, quality sports classes and programs for children and adults of all ages. The facility is noted as affordable and well-organized.

    Amazing coachesfriendly staffhelpful and concerned staffprograms for all age groups

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Cold Spring

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cold Spring (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cold Spring based on parent reviews

Philipstown Recreation

4.7(12)

15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring, NY

Philipstown Recreation is highly regarded with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the friendly, helpful staff, quality sports classes and programs for children and adults of all ages. The facility is noted as affordable and well-organized.

Amazing coachesfriendly staffhelpful and concerned staff

The Nest Child Care

5(1)

44 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY

One parent who has enrolled their children for three years reports an exclusively positive experience, noting that the children enjoy the program. The reviewer highlights the owners and staff as being fantastic.

Long-term satisfactionchildren enjoy the programfantastic owners and staff

Serendipity Childcare

3(2)

25 Lady Blue Devils Lane, Cold Spring, NY

One parent describes an exceptionally warm and professional staff experience where daily requests were met with care, while another reports a negative experience with the director who allegedly slandered employees and announced the facility's closure, leading them to withdraw their child.

compassionate and professional staffresponsive to parental requestswelcoming environment for first-time moms

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cold Spring, New York

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Cold Spring, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cold Spring have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.23 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cold Spring, 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 Cold Spring

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The Nest Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent who has enrolled their children for three years reports an exclusively positive experience, noting that the children enjoy the program. The reviewer highlights the owners and staff as being fantastic.

Long-term satisfactionchildren enjoy the programfantastic owners and staff
Address
44 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY
Phone
(845) 265-5091
Philipstown Recreation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Philipstown Recreation is highly regarded with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the friendly, helpful staff, quality sports classes and programs for children and adults of all ages. The facility is noted as affordable and well-organized.

Amazing coachesfriendly staffhelpful and concerned staff
Address
15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring, NY
Phone
(845) 424-4618
Serendipity Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes an exceptionally warm and professional staff experience where daily requests were met with care, while another reports a negative experience with the director who allegedly slandered employees and announced the facility's closure, leading them to withdraw their child.

compassionate and professional staffresponsive to parental requestswelcoming environment for first-time moms
Address
25 Lady Blue Devils Lane, Cold Spring, NY
Phone
(845) 265-3539

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Cold Spring, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cold Spring have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cold Spring, 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
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 Cold Spring for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cold Spring 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.