How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Walden, New York?

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Walden, New York. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Walden?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Walden have an average Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Walden?

When choosing a daycare in Walden, 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

What is the average cost of daycare in New York?

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 Walden for current pricing.

Are daycares in Walden licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Walden 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Walden, NY — Compare 4+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Walden

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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Shining Star Before And After School Program
4.22 score
4.4(6)
40-42 Hepper St, Walden, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Shining Star for its caring, nurturing staff who create a warm and engaging environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children felt safe and happy, developed strong social and cognitive skills, and were excited to attend daily. The center is noted for its cleanliness, competitive pricing, and staff who actively communicate with parents about their child's development.
Loving and engaged staffchild safety and happinesssocial and cognitive skill developmentclean facility
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Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC.
3.28 score
3.1(20)
75 Orchard Street, Walden, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent staff communication, clean facilities, engaging activities, and flexible scheduling. Negative reviews cite serious operational issues including poor management, billing disputes, inadequate staffing, lack of special needs support, and program closures.
Caring and communicative staffclean facilities with new materialsengaging activities (sensory playmusic

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Walden

4.5 - 5.0

1

4.0 - 4.4

1

3.0 - 3.9

1

Below 3

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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Walden (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Walden based on parent reviews

St. Andrew'S Child Care Program

4.8(4)

15 Walnut St., Walden, NY

One parent describes the staff as wonderful and friendly, while another notes the church setting is beautiful, though they clarified the facility is located on the side of the church rather than inside. A third review simply characterizes the environment as friendly.

friendly staffwonderful atmospherebeautiful church setting

Shining Star Before And After School Program

4.4(6)

40-42 Hepper St, Walden, NY

Parents consistently praise Shining Star for its caring, nurturing staff who create a warm and engaging environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children felt safe and happy, developed strong social and cognitive skills, and were excited to attend daily. The center is noted for its cleanliness, competitive pricing, and staff who actively communicate with parents about their child's development.

Loving and engaged staffchild safety and happinesssocial and cognitive skill development

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC.

3.1(20)

75 Orchard Street, Walden, NY

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent staff communication, clean facilities, engaging activities, and flexible scheduling. Negative reviews cite serious operational issues including poor management, billing disputes, inadequate staffing, lack of special needs support, and program closures.

Caring and communicative staffclean facilities with new materialsengaging activities (sensory play

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Walden, New York

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Walden, New York. 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 Walden have an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Walden, 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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