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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dix Hills, NY

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Dix Hills. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dix Hills, New York at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Dix Hills has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11746 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dix Hills

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
    The Chai Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Chai Center is highly rated by parents as a warm, welcoming, and spiritually-focused Jewish community center. Parents praise the nurturing atmosphere, humble staff, and inclusive approach that makes families feel valued without excessive costs. The facility offers daycare, Hebrew school, and synagogue services for families of all backgrounds.

    Warm and welcoming atmospherenurturing staffhumble and caring rabbis (especially Rabbi Saks)inclusive community without cliques
  2. 2
    Park Shore Country Day Camp Of Dix Hills INC
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    450 Deer Park Rd, Dix Hills, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Park Shore Country Day Camp receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and diverse range of engaging activities. Parents highlight that their children form lasting friendships and create meaningful memories while enjoying a well-maintained facility with excellent amenities. The camp operates year-round with programs for ages 2-10 and has maintained a strong reputation for over 65 years.

    Caring and dedicated staffdiverse activities (rock climbingwater slidebungee
  3. 3
    Dix Hills Jewish Center INC.
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    555 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Early Childcare Academy at Dix Hills Jewish Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the hands-on director, warm and caring staff, clean facilities, age-appropriate curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents particularly highlight the quality of teachers and the facility's amenities including new furniture, toys, and an indoor gym/sensory room. One unrelated negative review about a mahjong marathon event does not reflect on the daycare program itself.

    hands-on directorwarm and caring staffclean and safe facilitynew furniture and toys

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Dix Hills

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Dix Hills, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
8 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Dix Hills zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
117469
4.4
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dix Hills (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dix Hills based on parent reviews

The Chai Center

4.7(20)

501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY

The Chai Center is highly rated by parents as a warm, welcoming, and spiritually-focused Jewish community center. Parents praise the nurturing atmosphere, humble staff, and inclusive approach that makes families feel valued without excessive costs. The facility offers daycare, Hebrew school, and synagogue services for families of all backgrounds.

Warm and welcoming atmospherenurturing staffhumble and caring rabbis (especially Rabbi Saks)

Park Shore Country Day Camp Of Dix Hills INC

4.5(20)

450 Deer Park Rd, Dix Hills, NY

Park Shore Country Day Camp receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and diverse range of engaging activities. Parents highlight that their children form lasting friendships and create meaningful memories while enjoying a well-maintained facility with excellent amenities. The camp operates year-round with programs for ages 2-10 and has maintained a strong reputation for over 65 years.

Caring and dedicated staffdiverse activities (rock climbingwater slide

Dix Hills Jewish Center INC.

3.7(5)

555 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY

The Early Childcare Academy at Dix Hills Jewish Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the hands-on director, warm and caring staff, clean facilities, age-appropriate curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents particularly highlight the quality of teachers and the facility's amenities including new furniture, toys, and an indoor gym/sensory room. One unrelated negative review about a mahjong marathon event does not reflect on the daycare program itself.

hands-on directorwarm and caring staffclean and safe facility

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Daycare types in Dix Hills

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Dix Hills, New York

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Dix Hills, New York, making up 89% of the 9 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dix Hills have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Dix Hills, 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 Dix Hills

Showing 8 results

The Chai Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Chai Center is highly rated by parents as a warm, welcoming, and spiritually-focused Jewish community center. Parents praise the nurturing atmosphere, humble staff, and inclusive approach that makes families feel valued without excessive costs. The facility offers daycare, Hebrew school, and synagogue services for families of all backgrounds.

Warm and welcoming atmospherenurturing staffhumble and caring rabbis (especially Rabbi Saks)
Address
501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 351-8672
Park Shore Country Day Camp Of Dix Hills INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Park Shore Country Day Camp receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and diverse range of engaging activities. Parents highlight that their children form lasting friendships and create meaningful memories while enjoying a well-maintained facility with excellent amenities. The camp operates year-round with programs for ages 2-10 and has maintained a strong reputation for over 65 years.

Caring and dedicated staffdiverse activities (rock climbingwater slide
Address
450 Deer Park Rd, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 499-8580
Dix Hills Jewish Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Early Childcare Academy at Dix Hills Jewish Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the hands-on director, warm and caring staff, clean facilities, age-appropriate curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents particularly highlight the quality of teachers and the facility's amenities including new furniture, toys, and an indoor gym/sensory room. One unrelated negative review about a mahjong marathon event does not reflect on the daycare program itself.

hands-on directorwarm and caring staffclean and safe facility
Address
555 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 499-6655
Reach Community And Youth Agency
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Seaman Neck Rd/Paumanok School, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 549-9417
Reach Community And Youth Agency, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
670 Caledonia Road/Signal Hill, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 549-9417
Reach Community And Youth Agency, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
55 Otsego Street/Otsego School, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 549-9417
Reach Community And Youth Agency, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
350 Deer Park Avenue/Vanderbilt, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 549-9417
Alternatives For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviewers highlight the supportive staff and teachers, noting specific benefits such as helping children learn to speak and achieving potty training milestones. Parents describe the environment as a nice and wonderful school where they have formed great memories.

supportive staffteachers who assist with speech developmenteffective potty training
Address
600 South Service Road, Dix Hills, NY
Phone
(631) 271-0777

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dix Hills, New York, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Dix Hills have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Dix Hills, 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
Dix Hills offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Dix Hills for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dix Hills 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.