Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Massapequa, NY
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Massapequa. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Massapequa, New York at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.42/5
- Parent reviews
- 115
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Massapequa has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 115 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11758 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Massapequa
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.
- 1Shaping The Future Child Care LLC4.8 score5(20)
4224 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Shaping the Future receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the owners Kristen and Lindsay and their caring staff for providing individualized attention, developmental growth, and a loving environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and receive regular communication through photos and updates throughout the day.
Caring and loving staffindividualized attention to each childs - 2Miss Tara'S Little Rascals, LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
5770 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Miss Tara's Little Rascals receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, attentive staff, strong communication, and educational programming. The director Tara and her team are frequently commended for going above and beyond to support each child's development and growth.
Warm and caring staffattentive teacherssafe and nurturing environmentexcellent communication with parents - 3Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
100 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tutor Time Learning Centers in Massapequa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, highlighting the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. Parents emphasize that their children feel loved, develop strong social skills, and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
Warm and welcoming staffDirector Erinn highly praisedExperienced and caring teachers (Jessica S.Karen - 4Wind 'N Willow4.21 score4.3(12)
1201 N. Broadway, Massapequa, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Wind 'n Willow as an exceptional early childhood facility with caring, professional staff who treat children as individuals. Reviews highlight strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive and enjoy attending.
Caring and professional staffindividualized attentionstrong academic preparationsocial and emotional skill development - 5Great South Bay Ymca4 score4(20)
4704 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Great South Bay YMCA as a comprehensive family facility offering swimming, childcare, summer camp, and fitness programs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, friendly staff, convenient scheduling, and strong community involvement. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the Y as a second home for their children.
Friendly and helpful staffwell-maintained facilitiesvariety of programs for all agesflexible scheduling for multiple children
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Massapequa
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Massapequa, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Massapequa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11758 | 12 | 4.42 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Massapequa (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Massapequa based on parent reviews
Shaping The Future Child Care LLC
4224 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
Shaping the Future receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the owners Kristen and Lindsay and their caring staff for providing individualized attention, developmental growth, and a loving environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and receive regular communication through photos and updates throughout the day.
Miss Tara'S Little Rascals, LLC
5770 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
Miss Tara's Little Rascals receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, attentive staff, strong communication, and educational programming. The director Tara and her team are frequently commended for going above and beyond to support each child's development and growth.
Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC
100 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY
Tutor Time Learning Centers in Massapequa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, highlighting the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. Parents emphasize that their children feel loved, develop strong social skills, and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
Wind 'N Willow
1201 N. Broadway, Massapequa, NY
Parents consistently praise Wind 'n Willow as an exceptional early childhood facility with caring, professional staff who treat children as individuals. Reviews highlight strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive and enjoy attending.
Great South Bay Ymca
4704 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
Parents praise Great South Bay YMCA as a comprehensive family facility offering swimming, childcare, summer camp, and fitness programs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, friendly staff, convenient scheduling, and strong community involvement. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the Y as a second home for their children.
Grace Above & Beyond
23 Cedar Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY
One parent highlights the school as wonderful with great teachers and facilities, noting their daughters are happy, while another shares a negative experience involving a teacher who discouraged their child from playing soccer based on gender stereotypes.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Massapequa, New York
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Massapequa, New York, making up 67% of the 12 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 Massapequa have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 115 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Massapequa, 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 Massapequa
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Shaping the Future receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the owners Kristen and Lindsay and their caring staff for providing individualized attention, developmental growth, and a loving environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and receive regular communication through photos and updates throughout the day.
- Address
- 4224 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 541-4111
Miss Tara's Little Rascals receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, attentive staff, strong communication, and educational programming. The director Tara and her team are frequently commended for going above and beyond to support each child's development and growth.
- Address
- 5770 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 797-9390
Tutor Time Learning Centers in Massapequa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, highlighting the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. Parents emphasize that their children feel loved, develop strong social skills, and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 100 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 799-1234
Parents consistently praise Wind 'n Willow as an exceptional early childhood facility with caring, professional staff who treat children as individuals. Reviews highlight strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive and enjoy attending.
- Address
- 1201 N. Broadway, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 752-8613
Parents praise Great South Bay YMCA as a comprehensive family facility offering swimming, childcare, summer camp, and fitness programs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, friendly staff, convenient scheduling, and strong community involvement. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the Y as a second home for their children.
- Address
- 4704 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 523-1476
One parent highlights the school as wonderful with great teachers and facilities, noting their daughters are happy, while another shares a negative experience involving a teacher who discouraged their child from playing soccer based on gender stereotypes.
- Address
- 23 Cedar Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 798-1122
- Address
- 98 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 541-6365
Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Massapequa for its warm, nurturing environment and highly dedicated staff. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress in their children, including language acquisition, emotional growth, and educational advancement. All reviewers express strong satisfaction with the center's cleanliness, communication, and family-oriented approach.
- Address
- 5795 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
- Phone
- (516) 590-7446
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