How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Hauppauge, New York?

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Hauppauge, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Hauppauge?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Hauppauge have an average Google rating of 3.48 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Hauppauge?

When choosing a daycare in Hauppauge, 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

What is the average cost of daycare in New York?

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 Hauppauge for current pricing.

Are daycares in Hauppauge licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Hauppauge 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hauppauge, NY — Compare 7+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hauppauge

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
Hpp Rinx INC.
4.4 score
4.5(20)
660 Terry Rd, Hauppauge, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This is not a daycare facility but rather an ice skating rink offering public skating sessions, hockey programs, figure skating instruction, and birthday parties. Parents praise it as a well-maintained, family-friendly venue with reasonable pricing and attentive staff.
Two sheets of icewell-maintained facilityaffordable pricingprofessional and friendly staff
2
The Opportunity Pre-School
4.15 score
4.3(5)
495 Hoffman Lane, Hauppauge, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Opportunity Pre-School in Hauppauge receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable pricing, and educational quality. Parents report their children learn academic skills and social development, with the school providing special services like speech therapy and daily communication updates. One negative review contrasts sharply with the overwhelmingly positive experiences.
Affordable tuitionattentive and caring teachersdaily detailed updates on child progressclean facility
3
Small Wonders Child Care Center
3.8 score
3.6(5)
250 Veteran'S Highway, Hauppauge, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Small Wonders has received mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews highlight strong developmental progress, attentive staff, and age-inclusive activities. Negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including alleged incidents of physical mishandling, unreported injuries, and illness outbreaks.
Staff attentivenessdevelopmental milestone supportlanguage and cognitive skill developmentinclusive daily activities and arts/crafts
4
Suffolk County Employee Center
2.4 score
2(20)
100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews appear to be for a Suffolk County traffic and parking violations agency, not a daycare center. The listing may be incorrectly categorized. Reviews praise staff friendliness, efficiency, and professionalism, though some note long wait times and administrative friction.
Friendly and professional staffefficient servicehelpful phone supportorganized management

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Hauppauge

4.5 - 5.0

1

4.0 - 4.4

1

3.0 - 3.9

2

Below 3

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Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hauppauge zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
11788	7	3.48	1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hauppauge (– 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 Hauppauge based on parent reviews

Hpp Rinx INC.

4.5(20)

660 Terry Rd, Hauppauge, NY

This is not a daycare facility but rather an ice skating rink offering public skating sessions, hockey programs, figure skating instruction, and birthday parties. Parents praise it as a well-maintained, family-friendly venue with reasonable pricing and attentive staff.

Two sheets of icewell-maintained facilityaffordable pricing

The Opportunity Pre-School

4.3(5)

495 Hoffman Lane, Hauppauge, NY

The Opportunity Pre-School in Hauppauge receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable pricing, and educational quality. Parents report their children learn academic skills and social development, with the school providing special services like speech therapy and daily communication updates. One negative review contrasts sharply with the overwhelmingly positive experiences.

Affordable tuitionattentive and caring teachersdaily detailed updates on child progress

Small Wonders Child Care Center

3.6(5)

250 Veteran'S Highway, Hauppauge, NY

Small Wonders has received mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews highlight strong developmental progress, attentive staff, and age-inclusive activities. Negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including alleged incidents of physical mishandling, unreported injuries, and illness outbreaks.

Staff attentivenessdevelopmental milestone supportlanguage and cognitive skill development

New Beginnings Of Hauppauge

3(2)

495 Hoffman Lane, Hauppauge, NY

One parent describes Small Steps in Hauppauge as a wonderful, clean, and roomy facility with caring staff and excellent toys that support communication and social skills. Another parent notes that their children love New Beginnings of Hauppauge, highlighting the cleanliness, great staff, and sense of safety, though no specific details are provided for this second location.

clean environmentcaring and great staffroomy facility

Suffolk County Employee Center

2(20)

100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY

These reviews appear to be for a Suffolk County traffic and parking violations agency, not a daycare center. The listing may be incorrectly categorized. Reviews praise staff friendliness, efficiency, and professionalism, though some note long wait times and administrative friction.

Friendly and professional staffefficient servicehelpful phone support

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Hauppauge, New York

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Hauppauge, 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 Hauppauge have an average rating of 3.48 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.48 stars. Our analysis covers 68 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hauppauge, 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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