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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dryden, NY

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Dryden. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dryden, New York at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
22
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Dryden has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 22 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dryden

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.

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    Fsa Of Tompkins Cortland Community College
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    170 North St, Dryden, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews appear to be for Tompkins Cortland Community College, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the college's welcoming environment, affordable education, beautiful campus, supportive staff, and helpful resources like tutoring and food banks.

    Welcoming staffaffordable tuitionhigh-quality educationfree tutoring

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Dryden

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
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Below 3
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dryden (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dryden based on parent reviews

Fsa Of Tompkins Cortland Community College

4.4(20)

170 North St, Dryden, NY

These reviews appear to be for Tompkins Cortland Community College, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the college's welcoming environment, affordable education, beautiful campus, supportive staff, and helpful resources like tutoring and food banks.

Welcoming staffaffordable tuitionhigh-quality education

Tompkins Community Action, INC

4.4(2)

29 Union Street, Dryden, NY

One parent reports an exceptional experience, describing the staff as awesome with their grandson. Conversely, another parent expresses strong dissatisfaction, citing inadequate supervision and repeated incidents of their child being bitten despite small class sizes and sufficient staffing.

Staff is described as awesome and engaging with children

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dryden, New York

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Dryden, 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 Dryden have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 22 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Dryden, 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 Dryden

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Fsa Of Tompkins Cortland Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for Tompkins Cortland Community College, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the college's welcoming environment, affordable education, beautiful campus, supportive staff, and helpful resources like tutoring and food banks.

Welcoming staffaffordable tuitionhigh-quality education
Address
170 North St, Dryden, NY
Phone
(607) 844-8211
Tompkins Community Action, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

One parent reports an exceptional experience, describing the staff as awesome with their grandson. Conversely, another parent expresses strong dissatisfaction, citing inadequate supervision and repeated incidents of their child being bitten despite small class sizes and sufficient staffing.

Staff is described as awesome and engaging with children
Address
29 Union Street, Dryden, NY
Phone
(607) 844-3276

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dryden, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Dryden have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Dryden, 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 Dryden for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dryden 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.