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30 Child Daycare & Preschools in Poughkeepsie, New York

Browse all 30 child daycare & preschools in Poughkeepsie, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Poughkeepsie

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
    Little Lamb Family Day Care, INC.
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Lamb Family Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently emphasize the owner Sophie and her team's dedication to child safety, happiness, and educational preparation. The center is credited with providing meals, maintaining operations during the pandemic, and organizing special events for children.

    Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational curriculum with weekly plansall meals and snacks providedremained open during pandemic
  2. 2
    Dreamland Daycare
    4.18 score
    4.3(7)

    733 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Dreamland Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean environment, and happy children. However, one parent reported being rejected for enrollment after asking questions about curriculum, playground equipment, and a past allegation, citing concerns about the center's willingness to address parental feedback.

    Caring and patient staffclean facilityhappy childrenaffordable pricing
  3. 3
    Astor Early Childhood Program
    3.84 score
    3.7(6)

    50 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Astor Early Childhood Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff as patient, dedicated, and helpful with child development and kindergarten preparation. However, some parents report significant concerns about COVID-related closures, medication management, communication issues, and inadequate special needs support.

    Patient and dedicated staffhelpful with speech delays and child developmentwelcoming environmentbilingual support
  4. 4
    Little Tikes Day Care Center II
    3.53 score
    3.3(10)

    74 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Tikes Day Care Center II receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, daily communication, and family-like environment, while four parents report management issues, poor staff attitudes, inadequate supervision, hygiene concerns, and problematic feeding practices.

    Kind and caring stafffamily-like treatment of children30 years in business with long-term employeesdaily reports to parents

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Poughkeepsie based on parent reviews

Little Lamb Family Day Care, INC.

5(9)

266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

Little Lamb Family Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently emphasize the owner Sophie and her team's dedication to child safety, happiness, and educational preparation. The center is credited with providing meals, maintaining operations during the pandemic, and organizing special events for children.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational curriculum with weekly plansall meals and snacks provided

Dutchess Community College Day Care Center

5(2)

53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

First Step Child Care

5(2)

10 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY

Dreamland Daycare

4.3(7)

733 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

Dreamland Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean environment, and happy children. However, one parent reported being rejected for enrollment after asking questions about curriculum, playground equipment, and a past allegation, citing concerns about the center's willingness to address parental feedback.

Caring and patient staffclean facilityhappy children

Child Care By Valerie, INC.

5(1)

144 Barnegat Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie Child Development Center, INC.

5(1)

159 Washington St., Poughkeepsie, NY

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Poughkeepsie, New York

There are 30 child daycare & preschools in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie

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Child Care By Valerie, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
144 Barnegat Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 462-6164
Country Grove Children'S Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
99 Todd Hill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 486-1080
Dutchess Community College Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 431-8085
Poughkeepsie Child Development Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
159 Washington St., Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 473-3200
First Step Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 485-9707
Little Lamb Family Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Lamb Family Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents consistently emphasize the owner Sophie and her team's dedication to child safety, happiness, and educational preparation. The center is credited with providing meals, maintaining operations during the pandemic, and organizing special events for children.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational curriculum with weekly plansall meals and snacks provided
Address
266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 485-1508
Community Family Development, INC. North Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
269 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 471-5301
Poughkeepsie Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
260 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 473-5600
Dreamland Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Dreamland Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean environment, and happy children. However, one parent reported being rejected for enrollment after asking questions about curriculum, playground equipment, and a past allegation, citing concerns about the center's willingness to address parental feedback.

Caring and patient staffclean facilityhappy children
Address
733 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 204-9696
Catharine Street Community Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
69 Catharine St., Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 473-2272
Astor Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Astor Early Childhood Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff as patient, dedicated, and helpful with child development and kindergarten preparation. However, some parents report significant concerns about COVID-related closures, medication management, communication issues, and inadequate special needs support.

Patient and dedicated staffhelpful with speech delays and child developmentwelcoming environment
Address
50 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 452-7726
Mid Hudson Valley Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
23 Spackenkill Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 462-0906
Honeybee Childcare Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2 Faith Circle, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 214-0402
Honeybee Child Care Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
7 Nassau Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 214-0402
Honeybee Child Care Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
42 Hagan Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 214-0402
Little Tikes Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Tikes Day Care Center II receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, daily communication, and family-like environment, while four parents report management issues, poor staff attitudes, inadequate supervision, hygiene concerns, and problematic feeding practices.

Kind and caring stafffamily-like treatment of children30 years in business with long-term employees
Address
74 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 452-2627
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
601 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 568-6100
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
11 Mapleview Road Extension, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 568-6100
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
4 Old Noxon Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 568-6100
Wee Play Children'S Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
13 Hook Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 473-7529
Vassar College
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Kenyon Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 437-5630
Bright Horizons Children'S Centers, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Poughkeepsie receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and smooth transitions for their children. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily photos and app updates, spacious classrooms, quality outdoor facilities, and a curriculum-focused approach to learning and development.

Attentive and warm staffsmooth transitions for new studentsdaily photo and app updates
Address
15 Golf Club Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 462-1200
Family Services, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Family Services, Inc. receives mixed reviews. While some clients praise the staff's compassion, respect, and willingness to go above and beyond, others express serious concerns about clinical care quality, administrative decisions affecting provider continuity, billing transparency, and response time issues.

Respectful and compassionate staffreceptionists described as kind and caringspecific staff members (Cleopatra
Address
265 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 249-3311
Infant Toddler Center At Vassar College
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 South Commons, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 437-7648
Family Services, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Family Services, Inc. receives mixed reviews. Several reviewers praise the staff's compassion, respect, and willingness to go above and beyond, with particular appreciation for specific staff members. However, other reviewers express serious concerns about quality of mental health care, administrative decisions, billing practices, and responsiveness to patient needs.

Respectful and compassionate staffkind receptionistshelpful services
Address
100 Montgomery St, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 451-4600
Tiny Tots Childcare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
44 Noxon Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 473-4105
Mid Hudson Valley Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 431-8826
Bright Days, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
174 Vassar Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 463-7860
Bright Days, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
40 Kerr Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 298-5280
Boys & Girls Club Of Newburgh, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
221 Smith Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 561-4936

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Frequently asked questions

There are 30 child daycare & preschools daycares in Poughkeepsie, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Poughkeepsie 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.