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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hempstead, NY

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Hempstead. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hempstead, New York at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Hempstead has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11550 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hempstead

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 Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    131 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely love the children. Families highlight the warm, nurturing environment, strong curriculum, excellent communication, included meals, and strong preparation for school transitions. The center's affiliation with Hofstra University provides unique educational experiences.

    Warm and loving environmentcaring and attentive staffengaging and educational curriculumexcellent parent communication
  2. 2
    Safe Child Early Learning Center, INC.
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    261 South Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Safe Child Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children have made significant developmental progress and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight the structured environment, engaging staff, and caring approach to education. Multiple families attribute improvements in academics, speech, and writing to the center's program.

    Caring and patient staffstructured environment with organized activitiesstrong academic preparationchild development and growth

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Hempstead

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hempstead, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hempstead zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
115509
4.5
2

Facility Sizes

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

The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute

4.7(12)

131 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Parents consistently praise The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely love the children. Families highlight the warm, nurturing environment, strong curriculum, excellent communication, included meals, and strong preparation for school transitions. The center's affiliation with Hofstra University provides unique educational experiences.

Warm and loving environmentcaring and attentive staffengaging and educational curriculum

Safe Child Early Learning Center, INC.

4.9(5)

261 South Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY

Safe Child Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children have made significant developmental progress and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight the structured environment, engaging staff, and caring approach to education. Multiple families attribute improvements in academics, speech, and writing to the center's program.

Caring and patient staffstructured environment with organized activitiesstrong academic preparation

Red Door Childcare Company

3.9(3)

535 So. Franklin St., Hempstead, NY

One parent notes that their daughter enjoys the staff and does not want to leave at the end of the day, while another highlights the director's attentiveness and professionalism. A third review offers only a brief positive comment without further detail.

Staff engagementteacher qualitydirector attentiveness

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Daycare types in Hempstead

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Hempstead, New York

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Hempstead, New York, making up 78% 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 Hempstead have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead

Showing 7 results

Safe Child Early Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Safe Child Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children have made significant developmental progress and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight the structured environment, engaging staff, and caring approach to education. Multiple families attribute improvements in academics, speech, and writing to the center's program.

Caring and patient staffstructured environment with organized activitiesstrong academic preparation
Address
261 South Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 307-9286
The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely love the children. Families highlight the warm, nurturing environment, strong curriculum, excellent communication, included meals, and strong preparation for school transitions. The center's affiliation with Hofstra University provides unique educational experiences.

Warm and loving environmentcaring and attentive staffengaging and educational curriculum
Address
131 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 463-5194
Red Door Childcare Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent notes that their daughter enjoys the staff and does not want to leave at the end of the day, while another highlights the director's attentiveness and professionalism. A third review offers only a brief positive comment without further detail.

Staff engagementteacher qualitydirector attentiveness
Address
535 So. Franklin St., Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 385-2323
Harbor Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 West Columbia Street, Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 564-1523
Amazing Journeys, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
353 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 505-7323
Circulo De La Hispanidad
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes the summer camp and school program with a five-star rating, while another offers a brief four-star comment simply labeling the experience as "Good."

Summer CampSchool
Address
605 Peninsula Blvd, Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 282-0145
Uniondale Community Council Lawrence Rd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Lawrence Road, Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 538-9487

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hempstead, 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
Hempstead offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Hempstead for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hempstead 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.