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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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Washington Market Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Washington Market School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, professional teaching staff and engaging educational environment. Parents report that children are excited to attend and experience strong academic and personal development in a supportive, community-oriented setting.

Professional and caring teachersquick adjustment for new studentsstrong academic and personal growth
Address
55 Hudson Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Schoharie Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
143 Golding Drive, Cobleskill, NY
Phone
(518) 234-2585
Islanders Children Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Islanders Children Day Care for its caring, attentive staff, small group sizes, and well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for homemade meals, spacious classrooms, outdoor activities, and strong academic progress in early childhood development. Leadership by Mrs. Ella and her teaching team receives particular recognition for individualized attention to each child.

Caring and compassionate teacherssmall group sizesexcellent curriculum
Address
219 Jefferson Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 979-5331
The Dream Yard Project, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Dream Yard Project is highly rated for its after-school programs that combine academics with arts enrichment. Parents praise the clean facility, friendly staff, and diverse programming including visual arts, chorus, dance, homework help, and snacks. The center is noted for effectively managing children with high energy levels and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.

diverse programming (visual artschorusdance)
Address
1930 Andrews Avenue South, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 583-5501
Children'S Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews describe Children's Garden as a beautiful outdoor venue with diverse plant collections and peaceful atmosphere. Parents appreciate it as a nice place for children's activities and events. One review noted the facility was closed due to COVID as of April 2021.

Beautiful scenerydiverse exotic plants and flowerspeaceful environment
Address
175 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Brushton is highly praised as a valuable community resource offering farm camps, educational programs, and activities for families of all ages. Parents appreciate the affordable summer camps that provide outdoor time, animal interaction, and nature education. The organization is recognized for its knowledgeable staff, research-based education, and broad range of programs including gardening, 4-H youth development, and wellness initiatives.

Affordable farm campsoutdoor activitiesanimal interaction
Address
758 County Rt 7, Brushton, NY
Phone
(518) 483-7403
Beansprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Beansprouts is a highly-regarded preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with 10 five-star reviews praising its nurturing environment and quality education. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, warm teaching staff, child-centered learning approach, and their children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The school emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and meeting each child's individual developmental needs.

Warm and nurturing teachershigh-quality programming and educationplay-based learning
Address
410 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 965-8573
Umac Briarcliff
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

UMAC Briarcliff is a martial arts center that receives universal praise from parents for developing children as both skilled martial artists and well-rounded individuals with strong values. Parents consistently highlight the instructors' professionalism, integrity, and genuine care for student development, with many families maintaining long-term involvement spanning years or decades. The structured, supportive environment is credited with building confidence, discipline, and

Address
528 North State Road, Briarcliff, NY
Phone
(914) 945-7100
Tabernacle Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

TABERNACLE DCC is a faith-based daycare center operated by Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center. Parents praise it as a safe, enriched, low-cost environment for children. The facility is part of a larger organization that includes church services, biblical education programs, and a theology school.

Safe environmentlow costenriched programming
Address
34 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Beansprouts Of Brooklyn, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Beansprouts of Brooklyn receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews, with parents praising the warm, nurturing environment and skilled teachers. Children show significant developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. Parents consistently describe the experience as exceeding expectations and providing an excellent foundation for their children's educational journey.

Warm and nurturing teachershigh-quality programming and educationchild-centered learning approach
Address
454 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Children'S Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise The Children's Corner as an excellent daycare center with a strong reputation spanning multiple generations. Reviews highlight clean facilities, caring and professional staff, engaging learning activities, and a welcoming environment. Many parents are long-term patrons who attended as children themselves and now enroll their own kids.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and helpful staffengaging activities and learning opportunities
Address
565 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
200 Central Avenue Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
200 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pine Grove Country Day Care At Baldwin Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Pine Grove Country Day Care at Baldwin Park receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center's caring, family-like atmosphere and strong educational foundation. Parents consistently highlight the staff's genuine dedication, engaging curriculum, and successful preparation of children for kindergarten and beyond.

Warm and caring staff who treat children like familystrong curriculum balancing play and learningexcellent communication with parents
Address
125 Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac, NY
Phone
(845) 621-3530
La Asociation Benefica Cutural Father Billini
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise this faith-based daycare center highly, with an average rating of 4.7/5. Reviews emphasize the loving environment, character development, and sports activities offered. Parents appreciate the center's commitment to values including responsibility, conscience, and religious instruction.

Sports programswelcoming environmentcharacter and moral development
Address
35-34 105th Street, Corona, NY
Phone
(718) 651-8427
Smarty Pants LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Smarty Pants LLC is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Hamburg, New York with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring and responsive teachers, strong educational programs (particularly Kinder Ready), nurturing environment, and administrative flexibility. Multiple families report long-term enrollment with children progressing through all classroom levels.

Responsive and loving teachersKinder Ready kindergarten prep programsmooth transitions for new students
Address
4390 Quinby Dr, Hamburg, NY
Phone
(716) 649-0499
Island Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Island Kids Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and engaged staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and communication through the Procare app that keeps them updated on their children's daily activities.

Caring and engaged staffclean facilitiesstrong educational curriculum with play-based learning
Address
1353 Ransom Road, Grand Island, NY
Phone
(716) 775-5616
Native American Community Services Of Erie & Niagara Counties
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise this Native American community center for its excellent staff, welcoming atmosphere, and valuable educational and cultural programs. Reviewers highlight the quality of services and community support available to families.

Great stafffriendly and helpfulwarm atmosphere
Address
97 West Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 816-3176
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Buffalo, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
161 Benzinger Street, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 816-3260
Edukids, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise BrightPath Hamburg (note: reviews reference 'BrightPath' or 'Brightpath,' not 'EDUKIDS') for its caring, engaged staff and strong curriculum. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent communication through a daily app, clean facilities, and children's visible progress and happiness. Parents express high trust in the center and strong satisfaction with their experience.

Caring and engaged teaching staffstrong curriculumdaily app updates with photos and meal information
Address
4885 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg, NY
Phone
(716) 627-3074
Bronx Bethany Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming spiritual community, quality of worship services, and family-like atmosphere.

Welcoming communityspiritual fulfillmentclean environment
Address
971 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(646) 556-9826
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Buffalo, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
40 Days Park, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 886-4581
Opportunities For Chenango, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise the staff as knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly, noting the center does positive work for the Chenango County community. One reviewer expressed a more neutral experience, suggesting service quality may depend on individual circumstances.

Great staffhelpful and friendlyserves the community well
Address
4 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, NY
Phone
(607) 847-8587
Opportunities For Chenango, INC. - Norwich
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise the staff and organization, describing them as knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful to the community. Most reviews are highly positive, though one reviewer noted the service quality depends on whether they receive assistance.

Great stafffriendly and helpfulserves the community well
Address
6120 County Road 32, Norwich, NY
Phone
(607) 334-7114
Ceo-Family Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2245 Old 6th Avenue, Troy, NY
Phone
(518) 273-2488
Edukids, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise EDUKIDS/BrightPath as an excellent daycare with caring, professional staff and a clean facility. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication through their app, attentive teachers, engaging activities, and a nurturing environment where children thrive.

Warm and professional staffclean facilityexcellent communication via app with daily updates and photos
Address
600 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY
Phone
(716) 568-1141
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Buffalo, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
397 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 882-2716
South Shore Y.J.C.C-Merrick E.C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews appear to be mislabeled and primarily reference the Merrick Jewish Center rather than the early childhood center. The few relevant comments praise professionalism, supportive staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Professional staffsupportive environmentwelcoming to new families
Address
225 Fox Blvd, Merrick, NY
Phone
(516) 379-9386
Tlc Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise TLC Daycare Center for exceptional staff care, family-like atmosphere, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying engaging activities and celebrations. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and highly recommend the center.

Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
1731 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
Phone
(516) 378-3890
Gan Chamesh
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gan Chamesh is a Jewish organization in Cedarhurst with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, knowledgeable rabbis, and inclusive approach to Judaism for families of all religious backgrounds. The organization is noted for its warm, family-oriented environment and quality programming.

Welcoming and inclusive communitycaring and friendly rabbisstrong kids program
Address
74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY
Phone
(516) 295-2479
Miss Tara'S Little Rascals, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Miss Tara's Little Rascals receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, attentive staff, strong communication, and educational programming. The director Tara and her team are frequently commended for going above and beyond to support each child's development and growth.

Warm and caring staffattentive teacherssafe and nurturing environment
Address
5770 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
Phone
(516) 797-9390

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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.