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7 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lackawanna, New York

Browse all 7 child daycare & preschools in Lackawanna, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lackawanna

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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    1025 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Monarch Little Learners Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, experienced, and effective with children of various needs. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, maintenance, and outdoor play areas. One parent had concerns about the center's distance learning approach during COVID-19.

    Amazing and loving staffwell-maintained facilityclean environmentgreat outdoor play area
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    257 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This organization receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising their community impact and helpful staff. Parents and clients appreciate their accessibility, cleanliness, and commitment to serving the community across multiple services beyond daycare.

    Helpful and polite staffCommunity impact and servicesClean facilitiesResponsive to client needs
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    245 South Shore Boulevard, Lackawanna, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the organization's community impact and helpful staff. However, most reviews appear to be about the organization's general services rather than specifically about the daycare center. Parents highlight the caring, courteous staff and clean facilities.

    Helpful and polite staffcommunity impactclean facilitiesaccessibility accommodations

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lackawanna based on parent reviews

Monarch Little Learners Academy

4.6(8)

1025 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY

Monarch Little Learners Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, experienced, and effective with children of various needs. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, maintenance, and outdoor play areas. One parent had concerns about the center's distance learning approach during COVID-19.

Amazing and loving staffwell-maintained facilityclean environment

Rhymes And Reasons Day Care, Corp.

4.3(4)

1634 Electric Avenue, Lackawanna, NY

The Community Action Organization Of Western New York, INC.

4.1(13)

257 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY

This organization receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising their community impact and helpful staff. Parents and clients appreciate their accessibility, cleanliness, and commitment to serving the community across multiple services beyond daycare.

Helpful and polite staffCommunity impact and servicesClean facilities

The Community Action Organization Of Western New York, INC.

4.1(13)

245 South Shore Boulevard, Lackawanna, NY

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the organization's community impact and helpful staff. However, most reviews appear to be about the organization's general services rather than specifically about the daycare center. Parents highlight the caring, courteous staff and clean facilities.

Helpful and polite staffcommunity impactclean facilities

Hope Childcare Services, INC.

3.7(3)

1478 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, NY

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lackawanna, New York

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Lackawanna, New York. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna

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Monarch Little Learners Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Monarch Little Learners Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, experienced, and effective with children of various needs. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, maintenance, and outdoor play areas. One parent had concerns about the center's distance learning approach during COVID-19.

Amazing and loving staffwell-maintained facilityclean environment
Address
1025 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 825-8644
Rhymes And Reasons Day Care, Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1634 Electric Avenue, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 827-1224
The Community Action Organization Of Western New York, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

This organization receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising their community impact and helpful staff. Parents and clients appreciate their accessibility, cleanliness, and commitment to serving the community across multiple services beyond daycare.

Helpful and polite staffCommunity impact and servicesClean facilities
Address
257 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 822-2402
The Community Action Organization Of Western New York, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the organization's community impact and helpful staff. However, most reviews appear to be about the organization's general services rather than specifically about the daycare center. Parents highlight the caring, courteous staff and clean facilities.

Helpful and polite staffcommunity impactclean facilities
Address
245 South Shore Boulevard, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 395-0600
Hope Childcare Services, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1478 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 342-2898
Rhymes And Reasons Day Care, Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3147 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 825-8442
Ywca Of Wny, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 Martin Road, Lackawanna, NY
Phone
(716) 852-6120

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lackawanna, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lackawanna 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.