
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Wantagh. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Wantagh has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11793 zip code, averaging 4.68 stars across 9 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.
1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
Eastern Nassau Head Start receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the quality education, socialization opportunities, and teacher preparation of children for kindergarten and public school. Families report significant developmental gains in speech, academics, and social skills.
2166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Maplewood School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the summer camp program, staff responsiveness, and variety of activities. One parent noted the full-day option is too lengthy, while another reported serious concerns about staff behavior and treatment.
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Wantagh
Average ratings by facility type in Wantagh, based on parent reviews
Wantagh zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11793 | 9 | 4.68 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Wantagh (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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76–150 children
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150+ children
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Highest rated daycares in Wantagh based on parent reviews
733 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY
Parents report that Children's Nest Inc. in Wantagh provides a professional, loving, and secure environment for children starting from infancy through preschool. Reviewers highlight the dedicated staff who foster happiness and educational growth, ensuring children are enriched and comfortable during every transition. The center is described as extremely clean and well-organized, offering high-quality care that families highly recommend.
1929 Beech St, Wantagh, NY
Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and reasonable pricing, noting that the center supports children from infancy through preschool. Reviewers appreciate the director and staff's ability to keep parents worry-free, with one noting the center's flexibility in accommodating returning children during school closures.
2166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY
Maplewood School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the summer camp program, staff responsiveness, and variety of activities. One parent noted the full-day option is too lengthy, while another reported serious concerns about staff behavior and treatment.
1865 Beech St, Wantagh, NY
One parent describes a highly positive experience with caring staff and a child who enjoys learning and socializing, while another mentions a rude pool staff incident and a rundown facility. A few brief reviews express general satisfaction or sadness without further detail. The facility is described as slightly rundown by one reviewer, while others highlight the staff's encouragement and the child's happiness.
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Wantagh, New York, making up 89% of the 9 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 Wantagh have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Wantagh, 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 report that Children's Nest Inc. in Wantagh provides a professional, loving, and secure environment for children starting from infancy through preschool. Reviewers highlight the dedicated staff who foster happiness and educational growth, ensuring children are enriched and comfortable during every transition. The center is described as extremely clean and well-organized, offering high-quality care that families highly recommend.
Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and reasonable pricing, noting that the center supports children from infancy through preschool. Reviewers appreciate the director and staff's ability to keep parents worry-free, with one noting the center's flexibility in accommodating returning children during school closures.
Maplewood School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the summer camp program, staff responsiveness, and variety of activities. One parent noted the full-day option is too lengthy, while another reported serious concerns about staff behavior and treatment.
One parent describes a highly positive experience with caring staff and a child who enjoys learning and socializing, while another mentions a rude pool staff incident and a rundown facility. A few brief reviews express general satisfaction or sadness without further detail. The facility is described as slightly rundown by one reviewer, while others highlight the staff's encouragement and the child's happiness.
Teacher's Pet CCC III receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who provide nurturing environments where children thrive academically and emotionally, from infancy through Pre-K.
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