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11 Child Daycare & Preschools in Whitestone, New York

Browse all 11 child daycare & preschools in Whitestone, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Whitestone

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
    The Life Skills School
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    24-20 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    The Life Skills School in Whitestone receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and compassionate staff, noting significant developmental progress in their children, particularly those with autism. The school is commended for its safe environment, friendly atmosphere, and strong administrative support.

    caring and patient staffvisible child progress and developmentfriendly and welcoming atmospheresafety protocols
  2. 2
    Yai Nyl Clearview School
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    YAI NYL Clearview School is a special needs facility in Whitestone that receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, therapeutic programs, and dedicated staff. Most parents report significant improvements in their children's learning, speech, behavior, and confidence. However, one parent had a negative experience citing lack of improvement, inappropriate behavioral management techniques, and unprofessional handling of health concerns.

    Clean and spaciou
  3. 3
    Little Friends House III
    4.07 score
    4.1(13)

    12-45 150 Street, Whitestone, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Friends House III for its modern, clean facility, multilingual curriculum, and caring staff. Children show enthusiasm for learning and parents report strong child development across academic and social skills. The school is noted for reasonable pricing and comprehensive daily meals.

    Multilingual/bilingual curriculumclean facility with high hygiene standardscaring and patient teacherslarge indoor and outdoor activity areas

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Whitestone based on parent reviews

Ymca Flushing Beacon @ Jhs 194

4.3(3)

154-60 17th Ave, Whitestone, NY

Little Friends House III

4.1(13)

12-45 150 Street, Whitestone, NY

Parents consistently praise Little Friends House III for its modern, clean facility, multilingual curriculum, and caring staff. Children show enthusiasm for learning and parents report strong child development across academic and social skills. The school is noted for reasonable pricing and comprehensive daily meals.

Multilingual/bilingual curriculumclean facility with high hygiene standardscaring and patient teachers

Whitestone School Child Development

3

14-45 143 Street, Whitestone, NY

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Daycare types in Whitestone

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Whitestone, New York

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Whitestone, New York, making up 69% of the 16 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.

When choosing a daycare in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone

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Ymca Flushing Beacon @ Jhs 194
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
154-60 17th Ave, Whitestone, NY
Phone
(718) 747-3644
Little Friends House III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Little Friends House III for its modern, clean facility, multilingual curriculum, and caring staff. Children show enthusiasm for learning and parents report strong child development across academic and social skills. The school is noted for reasonable pricing and comprehensive daily meals.

Multilingual/bilingual curriculumclean facility with high hygiene standardscaring and patient teachers
Address
12-45 150 Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Whitestone School Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
14-45 143 Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Flushing Ymca Asp At Ps 209
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Flushing YMCA ASP 3K and Pre-K program for its caring, dedicated teachers and safe, nurturing environment. Children show significant growth in confidence, social skills, and academics, with families appreciating daily communication, diverse learning experiences, and community engagement. A few facility maintenance concerns were noted at the broader YMCA location.

Caring and patient teacherschild confidence and social growthdaily ph
Address
0 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY
Phone
(917) 675-2059
Precious Moments Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11-02 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Riverview Montessori Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7-28 Point Crescent, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Qsac Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12-10 150 Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ka Whitestone INC. @ Kiddie Academy Of Whitetone
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Whitestone as an excellent, nurturing learning environment with outstanding staff leadership and care. Children are reportedly happy, safe, and making strong educational and social progress. Parents appreciate the convenient location, clean facilities, strong communication, and quality curriculum.

Excellent staff and leadershipsafe and nurturing environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
705 152nd Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
(718) 747-5555
Sports And Arts In Schools Foundation @ Ps 193
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
152-20 11th Avenue, Whitestone, NY
Phone
(718) 767-8810
Precious Moments Nursery School I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11-02 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pee Wee Folks After School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Pee Wee Folks receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, creative learning environments, and well-behaved children. However, one parent reported significant concerns about supervision, discipline practices, bullying, and staff professionalism in the after-school program.

Caring and compassionate teacherscreative and nurturing learning environmenthigh-quality instruction
Address
12-45 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
(718) 746-6107

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Whitestone, New York, out of 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Whitestone, 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
Whitestone offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Whitestone for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Whitestone 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.