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5,742 Child Daycare & Preschools in New York

Browse 5,742 child daycare & preschools across New York. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New York

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New York can make the decision-making process smoother.

New York has about 6,486 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New York. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New York

There are 6,486 daycares in New York: 186 headstart facilities, 422 before/after school centers, 136 religious facility daycares, and 5,742 childcare and preschool centers.

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Colonial Youth And Family Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
2 Van Buren Street, Mastic, NY
Phone
(631) 878-5049
Bushwick United Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
331 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bestself Behavioral Health, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. is a behavioral health center (not a traditional daycare) in Buffalo, NY with mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights helpful care managers and supportive treatment teams, while negative reviews cite long wait times for appointments, frequent case manager reassignments, limited access to community resources, and concerns about misdiagnosis and inappropriate medication recommendations.

Caring and helpful staff memberssupportive t
Address
110 14th St., Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 816-4300
Harriet Tubman Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
138 West 143 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A Child'S Place At Unity House
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
50 Philip St., Albany, NY
Phone
(518) 434-0815
Town Of Wheatfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
2795 Church Road, North Tonawanda, NY
Phone
(716) 504-1273
Samuel Field Ym+Ywha
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4
Address
0 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY
Phone
(718) 225-6750
Woodycrest Center For Human Development @ Ps 126
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Woodycrest Center has received mostly negative feedback, with particular concerns about their Summer Youth Employment Program. Parents report issues with communication, payment problems, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior toward children.

One parent found it acceptable
Address
175 West 166th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 538-4708
Beginning Steps Infant Day Care, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Beginning Steps has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the dedicated staff, enrichment programs like dance classes, and owner Tony's responsiveness. However, negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including a child experiencing blue lips/difficulty breathing, inadequate handling of behavioral issues, unprofessional staff conduct, and poor management.

Experienced and dedicated staffenrichment programs (dance classes)diverse community
Address
21 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 940-7700
Woodycrest Center For Human Development, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Woodycrest Center for Human Development has received mostly negative reviews, with particular concerns about their Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Parents report issues with communication, payment problems, unprofessional staff behavior, and lack of youth protection.

One parent found it acceptable
Address
180 West 165th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 992-4256
The Child Center Of Ny, INC. @ Basie Beacon Is 72
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4
Address
133-25 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 276-7728
Samuel Field Ym & Ywha @Ms 67
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4
Address
51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY
Phone
(718) 225-6750
Epc/Ecf Daycare Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

This daycare has recently rebranded as Amy's Sunshine Center with new staff. However, multiple parents report serious safety concerns including physical restraint incidents that prompted CPS involvement, a neglect investigation, understaffing, and mismanagement.

New staff described as caringnew beginning for the facility
Address
800 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY
Phone
(607) 795-4430
Country Kids Childcare Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
259 Daniel Zenker Drive, Big Flats, NY
Phone
(607) 562-7630
Greenbush Child Caring @West Sand Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Greenbush Child Caring has mixed reviews with one parent praising friendly staff, personalized attention, and quick incident resolution. However, the majority of reviews are highly negative, citing administrative problems, declining program quality, poor staff conduct, health and safety incidents, and lack of parental cooperation.

Friendly staffpersonalized attention to childrenvariety of activities
Address
24 Meeler Road, West Sand Lake, NY
Phone
(518) 477-4125
Kid Kampus
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Kid Kampus receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the staff's dedication, communication, and care, noting children thrive academically and emotionally. Negative reviewers report unprofessional conduct, safety concerns including inadequate medical communication, lack of transparency, and behavioral management practices perceived as punitive.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong communication with parentsflexible scheduling
Address
282 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY
Phone
(518) 371-0502
Safe-N-Sound Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
249 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River, NY
Phone
(845) 735-1111
Friends And Fun LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
801 Traver Rd., Pleasant Valley, NY
Phone
(845) 723-4488
Childtime Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
55 Hoover Drive, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 621-2448
Sunshine Village Childcare Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
635 Jay Street, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 235-1222
Giant Steps To A Child'S Day INC./Sister Elizabeth Boyle Glc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

This facility appears to be primarily a managed long-term care (MLTC) provider, not a traditional daycare. Reviews are predominantly negative, with complaints about service denials, billing issues, unresponsive care managers, and prioritization of profits over patient care. A small number of positive comments acknowledge timely transportation and courteous staff, but are overshadowed by serious concerns about care coordination and financial practices.

Timely transpor
Address
75 Vanderbilt Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
C.Y.C.L.E.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

C.Y.C.L.E. receives mixed reviews with strong praise for several staff members and services, but significant complaints about inconsistent care, long wait times, and poor communication. Parents commend specific employees for professionalism and compassion, particularly in prenatal and OB-GYN services, though some report dismissive behavior from certain providers and mental health staff.

Professional and helpful staffexcellent customer service from front desk (Natalie)caring OB-GYN providers (Tasha
Address
2412 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Greenbush Child Caring INC. @ Miller Hill Sand Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Greenbush Child Caring Inc. receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While one parent praised staff friendliness, personalized attention, and responsive communication, multiple parents reported serious issues including administrative mismanagement, poor staff conduct, inadequate child supervision (sunburn/dehydration incident), lack of accountability, and inflexible policies.

Friendly staffpersonalized attention to childrenvaried activities
Address
8439 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park, NY
Phone
(518) 477-4125
Georgia L. Mcmurray Ecdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
675 Lincoln Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
D&D Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

D&D Daycare has highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise professional staff, child development, and long-term satisfaction, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including understaffing, poor nutrition, inadequate facilities, rude staff behavior, and safety incidents.

Professional and polite staffchild development and advancementcommunication skills improvement
Address
374 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale, NY
Phone
(516) 292-8140
Ywca Of Schenectady
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

This facility has a 2.2/5 Google rating with only 1-star reviews. Reviewers report serious concerns including safety issues, tenant rights violations, retaliation against residents who reported problems, favoritism, bullying, and poor staff responsiveness. Multiple residents describe feeling unsafe and unsupported despite the organization's stated mission to provide a supportive environment.

None mentioned
Address
78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 381-1375
Ywca Of Schenectady
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

This facility has a 2.2/5 rating with multiple 1-star reviews. Reviewers report serious concerns about management practices, tenant rights violations, safety issues, retaliation against residents who report problems, and poor customer service. Several residents describe feeling unsafe and unsupported despite the organization's stated mission.

None mentioned
Address
44 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 374-3394
Westchester Jewish Community Services, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

This facility received overwhelmingly negative reviews (9 out of 10 reviews rated 1-2 stars) with complaints focused on poor communication, abrupt case closures, inadequate mental health treatment, and unprofessional staff behavior. One positive review praised the professionalism and caring staff. Most reviewers reported feeling dismissed, disrespected, and receiving inadequate mental health services.

Professional and caring staffhelpful service
Address
20 Oak St., Mount Vernon, NY
Phone
(914) 668-8938
Boght Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1
Address
514 Old Loudon Road, Cohoes, NY
Phone
(518) 250-4401
Butterhill Holdings INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Butterhill Holdings has highly contrasting reviews. One parent from 2014 praised the staff and curriculum, but multiple recent reviews describe the center as rigid, uncommunicative, and quick to expel children without warning or support. Parents report inadequate communication, lack of patience with challenging behaviors, and concerns about discriminatory treatment and failure to support children with special needs.

Positive staff interactions (2014)children learne
Address
10 Torrey Lane, Cornwall, NY
Phone
(845) 534-3696

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5,742 child daycare & preschools daycares across New York. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New York are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New York, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New York sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New York vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.