
Compare 149 child daycare & preschools in Staten Island. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Staten Island has 149 licensed child daycare & preschools with 794 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.41 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 52% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 10303 (avg 4.64 stars), while 10314 has the largest selection (27 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
33 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Over the Rainbow Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Wendy. Parents highlight their children's happiness, safety, cleanliness, educational activities, and feel comfortable leaving their kids in this family-like environment.
219 Jefferson Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Islanders Children Day Care for its caring, attentive staff, small group sizes, and well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for homemade meals, spacious classrooms, outdoor activities, and strong academic progress in early childhood development. Leadership by Mrs. Ella and her teaching team receives particular recognition for individualized attention to each child.
5 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Ms. Rosemary's as a family-oriented dance studio emphasizing technique, confidence-building, and joy over competition. The studio is noted for its warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and long-standing reputation (60+ years) in the community.
65 Foster Rd, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Alphabet Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the live-stream cameras for monitoring, on-site home-cooked meals, enrichment activities, and responsiveness to concerns as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
3854 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Smiles Around Us (also referred to as UniKids) for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and treated like family. Multiple parents highlight the clean facilities, educational programs, and smooth adjustment experiences.
5475 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews focus on the church building itself rather than daycare services. Parents praise the beautiful architecture, welcoming atmosphere, and community hospitality of the historic landmark church that hosts the pre-school.
1141 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Castle Day Care I/T for its caring and attentive staff who genuinely engage with children. The facility is noted for being clean, organized, and flexible with scheduling. Children show visible growth and confidence, with parents reporting high satisfaction and strong teacher-parent communication.
285 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and passionate staff, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children. Multiple reviewers describe the environment as family-like and highlight the principal's dedication to individual child education. Former students have gone on to attend college.
505 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Zion Lutheran Preschool is highly praised for its welcoming church community and caring staff. Parents highlight the quality of care for infants through pre-K children and note it as a strong school environment. The facility is appreciated for its beautiful sanctuary and active community involvement.
275 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Learning Clubhouse receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight professional transportation services, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and a focus on values like kindness and respect. The center is particularly noted for providing compassionate support and helping families during challenging times.
Based on 79 daycares with Google ratings in Staten Island
Top qualities mentioned across 794 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Staten Island, based on parent reviews
Staten Island zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10303 | 13 | 4.64 | 9 | |
| 10308 | 7 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 10305 | 10 | 4.48 | 4 | |
| 10306 | 14 | 4.33 | 4 | |
| 10312 | 16 | 4.3 | 5 | |
| 10301 | 22 | 4.24 | 3 | |
| 10314 | 27 | 4.15 | 5 | |
| 10310 | 12 | 4.11 | 4 | |
| 10309 | 12 | 4.08 | 2 | |
| 10304 | 15 | 3.83 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Staten Island (– children)
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Highest rated daycares in Staten Island based on parent reviews
33 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Over the Rainbow Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Wendy. Parents highlight their children's happiness, safety, cleanliness, educational activities, and feel comfortable leaving their kids in this family-like environment.
219 Jefferson Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Parents consistently praise Islanders Children Day Care for its caring, attentive staff, small group sizes, and well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for homemade meals, spacious classrooms, outdoor activities, and strong academic progress in early childhood development. Leadership by Mrs. Ella and her teaching team receives particular recognition for individualized attention to each child.
5 New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island, NY
Parents praise Ms. Rosemary's as a family-oriented dance studio emphasizing technique, confidence-building, and joy over competition. The studio is noted for its warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and long-standing reputation (60+ years) in the community.
65 Foster Rd, Staten Island, NY
Alphabet Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the live-stream cameras for monitoring, on-site home-cooked meals, enrichment activities, and responsiveness to concerns as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
3854 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
Parents consistently praise Smiles Around Us (also referred to as UniKids) for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and treated like family. Multiple parents highlight the clean facilities, educational programs, and smooth adjustment experiences.
5475 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY
Reviews focus on the church building itself rather than daycare services. Parents praise the beautiful architecture, welcoming atmosphere, and community hospitality of the historic landmark church that hosts the pre-school.
Staten Island offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from independent studios to serious institutional programs. Parents frequently highlight clean facilities and welcoming environments when evaluating these centers. The area features a standout neighborhood in the 10308 zip code, which currently leads the region in parent satisfaction scores.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Staten Island have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 79 rated facilities, with 52% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 794 parent reviews. Parents in Staten Island most frequently praise daycares for clean facilities, welcoming environment, and serious institution.
When choosing a daycare in Staten Island, 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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One parent gave a five-star rating, citing their cousin's enrollment as the primary reason for their positive experience. The feedback is limited to this single personal connection without further details on services or quality. No specific complaints or negatives were mentioned in the available review.
One parent describes the after-school program as educational and helpful for learning new things, while another calls it the best option for after-school and summer activities. No specific concerns or negatives are mentioned in the available feedback.
One parent shared a brief positive experience, noting they had visited the center previously. The single review provided a 5-star rating without detailing specific aspects of care or facilities.
Parents describe the center as highly recommended, highlighting excellent staff who effectively teach new concepts and behavior. The few reviews mention positive experiences with specific teachers, though one family relocated due to distance issues.
One parent describes the Staten Island Preschool as absolutely amazing. This single review highlights a highly positive experience without detailing specific operational aspects.
One parent describes THE GINGERBREAD LEARNING CENTER INC. as the best in town. This single review highlights a highly positive experience without noting any specific drawbacks or areas for improvement.
Reviewers highlight the staff's affectionate and protective approach, noting they treat children like their own. Parents appreciate the child-led, thematic curriculum that incorporates artistic expression, writing practice, and festive celebrations.
Parents highlight the center's caring and patient staff, while a former attendee fondly recalls specific classroom activities and language instruction. One parent notes that despite initial concerns about the surrounding neighborhood, the school environment itself is safe and welcoming.
Over the Rainbow Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff led by Wendy. Parents highlight their children's happiness, safety, cleanliness, educational activities, and feel comfortable leaving their kids in this family-like environment.
One parent describes the Staten Island Pre Sch as absolutely amazing. This single review highlights a highly positive experience with the center-based program.
One parent describes the center as wonderful with great teachers and staff, while another review simply labels the experience as horrible without providing specific details.
Parents consistently praise Islanders Children Day Care for its caring, attentive staff, small group sizes, and well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for homemade meals, spacious classrooms, outdoor activities, and strong academic progress in early childhood development. Leadership by Mrs. Ella and her teaching team receives particular recognition for individualized attention to each child.
Alphabet Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the live-stream cameras for monitoring, on-site home-cooked meals, enrichment activities, and responsiveness to concerns as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
Parents consistently praise Castle Day Care I/T for its caring and attentive staff who genuinely engage with children. The facility is noted for being clean, organized, and flexible with scheduling. Children show visible growth and confidence, with parents reporting high satisfaction and strong teacher-parent communication.
Parents consistently praise this daycare for its caring and passionate staff, particularly noting significant developmental progress in their children. Multiple reviewers describe the environment as family-like and highlight the principal's dedication to individual child education. Former students have gone on to attend college.
Parents praise Ms. Rosemary's as a family-oriented dance studio emphasizing technique, confidence-building, and joy over competition. The studio is noted for its warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and long-standing reputation (60+ years) in the community.
Wonder Years Preschool receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Parents consistently report their children were happy, safe, and learned academic and social skills while developing strong bonds with teachers. The director Vicki and her team are frequently praised for treating children and families with genuine care and respect.
Reviews focus on the church building itself rather than daycare services. Parents praise the beautiful architecture, welcoming atmosphere, and community hospitality of the historic landmark church that hosts the pre-school.
Wonder Years Pre-School in Staten Island receives outstanding feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff (particularly director Vicki), cleanliness, and warm learning environment where children are eager to attend. The center is credited with teaching academic skills and social-emotional development while making families feel safe and supported.
The Playgroup Experience receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising educational progress, staff quality, and before/after care programs. One parent reported a negative experience with staff responsiveness and communication regarding their child's unhappiness.
One parent describes a negative experience, citing a lack of diversity and unprofessionalism as primary reasons for not enrolling their child.
Parents consistently praise Smiles Around Us (also referred to as UniKids) for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and treated like family. Multiple parents highlight the clean facilities, educational programs, and smooth adjustment experiences.
Parents praise First Foot Forward for its caring and supportive staff who help children overcome developmental challenges like speech issues. The center is described as a great learning environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' kindness, encouragement, and resourcefulness.
Creative Learning Clubhouse receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight professional transportation services, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and a focus on values like kindness and respect. The center is particularly noted for providing compassionate support and helping families during challenging times.
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