
Browse all 24 child daycare & preschools in Long Island City, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
1025 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise this event space (operated as The Afterschool Collective) for its clean, well-designed layout and accommodating owner Jessica. The facility is versatile and equipped for various events including birthday parties, corporate programs, and cultural celebrations. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, responsive staff, and convenient Long Island City location.
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise the college's inclusive and diverse environment with helpful staff and students. Parents appreciate the facilities, atmosphere, and quality education at an affordable price point. The campus offers multiple buildings with amenities like a pool, library, and garden.
33-09 35th Avenue, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Jacob A. Riis Settlement House as a well-maintained, community-focused center with friendly staff. The facility offers programs for children and adults including childcare, immigrant services, ESL classes, and legal assistance. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the welcoming environment.
46-08 5 Street, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Serious Fun After School receives mostly positive feedback for its musical theater camps with professional staff, organized programming, and engaging activities that foster creativity. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching quality, staff turnover, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.
48-09 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Serious Fun After School is highly praised by most parents for its arts-focused programming, professional staff, and engaging activities that foster creativity and confidence in children. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching staff, quality of instruction, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.
31-10 Thompson Avenue, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
NOTE: This is not a daycare. LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a 2-year community college in Long Island City, not a childcare center. Reviews reflect student and college attendee experiences, not parent reviews of childcare services.
45-35 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Note: The reviews provided are for LaGuardia Community College, not the ECLC Program daycare center specifically. Reviews praise the college's faculty, programs, and campus facilities, though some note concerns about specific program accreditations and admission office customer service.
21-12 30th Road, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its diverse programming, qualified staff, and affordable rates, particularly praised for swimming classes, after-school programs, and summer camps. However, one recent review raises concerns about management responsiveness, organizational inconsistency, facility maintenance, and climate control issues.
45-11 31st Avenue, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its diverse programming, swimming instruction, and staff friendliness. However, one recent negative review raises concerns about current management issues, facility maintenance, and organizational problems that contrast sharply with older positive testimonials.
36-12 35th Avenue, Long Island City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise NYJTL ACES CLUB as an excellent, free community tennis program with knowledgeable and caring coaches who work with children of all skill levels. Reviewers highlight the program's inclusive nature, accessibility, and positive impact on children's development beyond just tennis skills. Many families report long-term enrollment and deep satisfaction with the instruction and mentorship provided.
Highest rated daycares in Long Island City based on parent reviews
1025 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY
Parents consistently praise this event space (operated as The Afterschool Collective) for its clean, well-designed layout and accommodating owner Jessica. The facility is versatile and equipped for various events including birthday parties, corporate programs, and cultural celebrations. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, responsive staff, and convenient Long Island City location.
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY
Reviews praise the college's inclusive and diverse environment with helpful staff and students. Parents appreciate the facilities, atmosphere, and quality education at an affordable price point. The campus offers multiple buildings with amenities like a pool, library, and garden.
33-09 35th Avenue, Long Island City, NY
Parents praise Jacob A. Riis Settlement House as a well-maintained, community-focused center with friendly staff. The facility offers programs for children and adults including childcare, immigrant services, ESL classes, and legal assistance. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the welcoming environment.
46-08 5 Street, Long Island City, NY
Serious Fun After School receives mostly positive feedback for its musical theater camps with professional staff, organized programming, and engaging activities that foster creativity. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching quality, staff turnover, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.
48-09 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY
Serious Fun After School is highly praised by most parents for its arts-focused programming, professional staff, and engaging activities that foster creativity and confidence in children. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching staff, quality of instruction, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.
35-40 21st Street, Long Island City, NY
There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City, 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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Parents consistently praise this event space (operated as The Afterschool Collective) for its clean, well-designed layout and accommodating owner Jessica. The facility is versatile and equipped for various events including birthday parties, corporate programs, and cultural celebrations. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, responsive staff, and convenient Long Island City location.
Serious Fun After School receives mostly positive feedback for its musical theater camps with professional staff, organized programming, and engaging activities that foster creativity. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching quality, staff turnover, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.
Serious Fun After School is highly praised by most parents for its arts-focused programming, professional staff, and engaging activities that foster creativity and confidence in children. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching staff, quality of instruction, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.
Reviews praise the college's inclusive and diverse environment with helpful staff and students. Parents appreciate the facilities, atmosphere, and quality education at an affordable price point. The campus offers multiple buildings with amenities like a pool, library, and garden.
Parents praise Jacob A. Riis Settlement House as a well-maintained, community-focused center with friendly staff. The facility offers programs for children and adults including childcare, immigrant services, ESL classes, and legal assistance. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the welcoming environment.
NOTE: This is not a daycare. LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a 2-year community college in Long Island City, not a childcare center. Reviews reflect student and college attendee experiences, not parent reviews of childcare services.
Note: The reviews provided are for LaGuardia Community College, not the ECLC Program daycare center specifically. Reviews praise the college's faculty, programs, and campus facilities, though some note concerns about specific program accreditations and admission office customer service.
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its diverse programming, qualified staff, and affordable rates, particularly praised for swimming classes, after-school programs, and summer camps. However, one recent review raises concerns about management responsiveness, organizational inconsistency, facility maintenance, and climate control issues.
Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its diverse programming, swimming instruction, and staff friendliness. However, one recent negative review raises concerns about current management issues, facility maintenance, and organizational problems that contrast sharply with older positive testimonials.
Parents consistently praise NYJTL ACES CLUB as an excellent, free community tennis program with knowledgeable and caring coaches who work with children of all skill levels. Reviewers highlight the program's inclusive nature, accessibility, and positive impact on children's development beyond just tennis skills. Many families report long-term enrollment and deep satisfaction with the instruction and mentorship provided.
Herbert G. Birch/Western Queens ECC receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the nurturing environment, attentive teachers, and strong support for children with special needs and disabilities. However, several parents report serious concerns about understaffing, lack of permanent teachers, insufficient supervision leading to frequent incidents, and poor communication during the evaluation intake process.
Herbert G. Birch/Western QNS ECC receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the nurturing environment and exceptional support for children with special needs and developmental delays. However, other parents report staffing issues, poor communication during intake, and inadequate supervision leading to frequent incidents.
This facility has a 4.5/5 average rating across 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and quality amenities including an indoor pool and gym. However, some members report concerns about maintenance issues, temperature control, supervision in certain areas, and safety incidents.
Long Island City YMCA receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly staff, clean facilities, and quality amenities like swimming classes and an indoor pool. However, some members report concerns about maintenance issues, lack of supervision in certain areas, and uncomfortable conditions.
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