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14 Child Daycare & Preschools in East Elmhurst, New York

Browse all 14 child daycare & preschools in East Elmhurst, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Elmhurst

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
    A Child'S Place
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    32-20 108th Street, East Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A Child's Place receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the staff's dedication, professionalism, and ability to make both children and families feel welcomed and supported. Many report significant developmental improvements in their children and express strong loyalty to the center.

    Caring and nurturing staffprofessional teachersstrong developmental progresswelcoming community atmosphere
  2. 2
    A Child'S Place Day School
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    32-20 108 Street, East Elmhurst, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise A Child's Place Day School for its caring, nurturing environment and professional staff who treat children with respect and genuine concern. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental improvements in their children, strong teacher-parent communication, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Families express high satisfaction and would recommend the school to other parents.

    caring and respectful staffdevelopmental improvements in
  3. 3
    A Child'S Place Too
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    32-20 108 Street, East Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A Child's Place Too consistently receives five-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with noticeable improvements in development and language skills. The center is described as family-like, with staff who maintain strong communication with parents and create lasting positive experiences.

    Caring and nurturing staffprofessional and experienced teachersstrong communication with parentsnoticeable academic and developmental improvements
  4. 4
    Jackson Children'S Service
    3.94 score
    3.9(7)

    88-23 31 Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Jackson Children's Service receives mixed reviews with strong praise for special needs support but significant complaints about Early Intervention service coordination and basic services. Parents with developmental concerns report excellent staff care and progress, while others experienced unprofessional coordination, lack of communication, inadequate infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals.

    Knowledgeable staff in special needs carenurturing environmentcaring and professional staffstrong student progress
  5. 5
    Jackson Development&Children'S Services
    3.94 score
    3.9(7)

    31-36 88 Street, East Elmhurst, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Jackson Development & Children's Services receives mixed reviews. Parents with children in the center-based program praise the staff's expertise with special needs children and caring approach. However, parents using Early Intervention services report inadequate service coordination, poor communication, lack of documentation, and failure to advocate for families' needs.

    Knowledgeable staff in special needs educationcaring and professional staffprincipal goes abov

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in East Elmhurst based on parent reviews

A Child'S Place

4.3(20)

32-20 108th Street, East Elmhurst, NY

A Child's Place receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the staff's dedication, professionalism, and ability to make both children and families feel welcomed and supported. Many report significant developmental improvements in their children and express strong loyalty to the center.

Caring and nurturing staffprofessional teachersstrong developmental progress

A Child'S Place Too

4.3(20)

32-20 108 Street, East Elmhurst, NY

A Child's Place Too consistently receives five-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with noticeable improvements in development and language skills. The center is described as family-like, with staff who maintain strong communication with parents and create lasting positive experiences.

Caring and nurturing staffprofessional and experienced teachersstrong communication with parents

Grace Day Care

4.5(1)

89-00 23 Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY

Hanac After School Program At Ps 2

5

75-10 21st Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY

Jerome Hardeman Sr. Ccc

3.7(1)

29-49 Gillmore Street, East Elmhurst, NY

Jackson Children'S Service

3.9(7)

88-23 31 Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY

Jackson Children's Service receives mixed reviews with strong praise for special needs support but significant complaints about Early Intervention service coordination and basic services. Parents with developmental concerns report excellent staff care and progress, while others experienced unprofessional coordination, lack of communication, inadequate infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals.

Knowledgeable staff in special needs carenurturing environmentcaring and professional staff

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Daycare types in East Elmhurst

Child Daycare & Preschools 14Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in East Elmhurst, New York

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in East Elmhurst, New York, making up 93% of the 15 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 East Elmhurst, 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 East Elmhurst

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Hanac After School Program At Ps 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
75-10 21st Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
(718) 728-1459
Grace Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
89-00 23 Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A Child'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A Child's Place receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the staff's dedication, professionalism, and ability to make both children and families feel welcomed and supported. Many report significant developmental improvements in their children and express strong loyalty to the center.

Caring and nurturing staffprofessional teachersstrong developmental progress
Address
32-20 108th Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
(718) 565-2170
A Child'S Place Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A Child's Place Too consistently receives five-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with noticeable improvements in development and language skills. The center is described as family-like, with staff who maintain strong communication with parents and create lasting positive experiences.

Caring and nurturing staffprofessional and experienced teachersstrong communication with parents
Address
32-20 108 Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Children'S Service
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Jackson Children's Service receives mixed reviews with strong praise for special needs support but significant complaints about Early Intervention service coordination and basic services. Parents with developmental concerns report excellent staff care and progress, while others experienced unprofessional coordination, lack of communication, inadequate infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals.

Knowledgeable staff in special needs carenurturing environmentcaring and professional staff
Address
88-23 31 Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Development&Children'S Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Jackson Development & Children's Services receives mixed reviews. Parents with children in the center-based program praise the staff's expertise with special needs children and caring approach. However, parents using Early Intervention services report inadequate service coordination, poor communication, lack of documentation, and failure to advocate for families' needs.

Knowledgeable staff in special needs educationcaring and professional staffprincipal goes abov
Address
31-36 88 Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jerome Hardeman Sr. Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
29-49 Gillmore Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lexington Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25-26 75 Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Chfs: Arts & Literacy @ Ps 127
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
98-01 25th Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
(646) 247-6428
Nyjtl@ Ps 148q
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
89-02 32nd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8185
Ymca Virtual Y Ps 228
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
32-65 93rd Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
(718) 899-5799
Chfs: Arts & Literacy @ Is 227
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
32-02 Junction Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
(347) 988-2724
Augustana Lutheran Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
69-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lexington School For The Deaf
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25-26 75 Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in East Elmhurst, New York, out of 15 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 East Elmhurst, 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
East Elmhurst offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 East Elmhurst for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in East Elmhurst 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.