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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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Matilda Raffa Cuomo First Step Childhood Center P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
115-15 101 Avenue, South Richmond Hill, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Earth Angels Kiddie Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
81-05 101 Avenue, Ozone Park, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Holy Mountain Nursery III
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
31-70 138 Street, Flushing, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Semillitas Children'S Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
81-07 Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Tots Red Wagon
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
204-28 Rockaway Point Boulevard, Breezy Point, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nee Cee Cares Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise NEE CEE CARES DAY CARE for its small, attentive environment where children receive quality individual attention and show significant developmental progress. Teachers are described as loving, well-trained, and compassionate, with strong communication to parents throughout the day. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.

Small class sizes with individualized attentionacademic improvement (countingreading)
Address
106-38 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Paccor Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
118-17 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gil-Blu Nursery & Kdgn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
120-02 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Flowers Ec II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

These reviews appear to be for a flower shop, not a daycare center. There is a significant data mismatch - the facility is listed as 'LITTLE FLOWERS EC II,' a center-based daycare in Rosedale, New York, but all reviews discuss flower arrangements and floral delivery services.

None applicable - reviews are not about daycare services
Address
234-08 Merrick Boulevard, Rosedale, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
On Our Way Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
264 Beach 19 Street, Far Rockaway, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nyl-Forest Hills West
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise NYL-Forest Hills West for its caring and patient staff who create a family-like learning environment. The center is noted for providing individualized education and making children feel valued. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term satisfaction, with some having attended as children themselves.

Patient and responsible teacherscaring staffone-on-one educational support
Address
63-25 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Neghborhood Change Youth Organization INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
877 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 981-0445
United Activities Unlimited, INC @ Mariners Harbor Cornerstone
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
157 Brabant Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 987-8111
Port Richmond Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
166 Lockman Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Great Beginnings I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2221 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Staten Island Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
145 Ross Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Joan Ann Kennedy Memorial Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
26 Sharpe Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Scarborough Presbyterian Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
671 Scarborough Road, Scarborough, NY
Phone
(914) 941-0025
Garden House School Of Briarcliff
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
25 South State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Phone
(914) 941-0404
Prospect Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Prospect Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced teachers and small group sizes that allow individualized attention. Parents particularly highlight the bilingual/multilingual curriculum, nurturing environment, and focus on developmental learning through play and critical thinking. Multiple families report traveling long distances because they find the quality of care and education unparalleled.

Experienced and caring teacherssmall group sizes with individualized attentionbilingual/multilingual education
Address
82 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY
Phone
(914) 946-0628
Happy Corner Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
80 South Regent Street, Port Chester, NY
Phone
(914) 937-5250
Little Blessings Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2433 Palmer Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
Phone
(914) 636-4969
Yorktown Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2300 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Phone
(914) 736-7987
Small Tales
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
99 River St., Warrensburg, NY
Phone
(518) 623-0044
Dilly Dally
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
210 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, NY
Phone
(516) 694-6530
Maimonides Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2174 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY
Phone
(516) 833-3057
My Spectrum Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

MY SPECTRUM CENTER is a highly regarded, family-owned educational program in Port Washington based on Harvard research and the Reggio Emilia approach. Parents consistently praise the dedicated staff, individualized attention, and developmentally-focused curriculum that produces strong learning outcomes and excited students. The school emphasizes small class sizes, structured routines, and a community-oriented environment.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong focus on child development and learningsmall class sizes with individualized attention
Address
11 Sintsink Dr. E., Port Washington, NY
Phone
(516) 883-8035
Tlc @ Brookside
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

TLC @ Brookside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental progress their children make. The center creates a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning.

Warm and caring staffPatient and attentive teachersClean and safe facilities
Address
1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY
Phone
(516) 442-4910
Shaping The Future Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Shaping the Future receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the owners Kristen and Lindsay and their caring staff for providing individualized attention, developmental growth, and a loving environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and receive regular communication through photos and updates throughout the day.

Caring and loving staffindividualized attention to each childs
Address
4224 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
Phone
(516) 541-4111
Little Gardens Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Gardens Child Care Inc. in East Meadow receives universal 5-star praise from parents who describe it as a loving, family-oriented environment with an engaging educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the warm, responsive staff led by Ms. Johanna, excellent teacher quality, and strong communication including daily photos and videos. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially while genuinely enjoying attending.

Caring and loving staffresponsive communicationdaily photos/videos via app
Address
470 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow, NY
Phone
(516) 280-9696

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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.