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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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The Huntington Jewish Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews praise The Huntington Jewish Center as a warm, welcoming, and vibrant community with accessible and caring clergy. Parents appreciate the active Jewish community and positive experiences at religious events and celebrations.

warm and welcoming environmentvibrant communityyouthful and accessible clergy
Address
510 Park Ave., Huntington, NY
Phone
(631) 425-0525
Planet Kids, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Selden for creating a warm, nurturing environment where children are excited and eager to attend. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development and happiness. The facility's communication features, including live streaming and app updates, are highlighted as major strengths that provide parents with peace of mind.

Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and attentive staffchildren are happy and excited to attend
Address
635 Middle Country Rd., Coram, NY
Phone
(631) 451-8717
Best Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

BEST Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the family-owned environment, caring and dedicated staff, and excellent preparation for elementary school. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong emotional connections to the school community. Parents emphasize that children thrive in the nurturing, creative atmosphere despite higher pricing.

Family-owned and operatedcaring and dedicated staffstrong kindergarten pr
Address
525 Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY
Phone
(631) 864-4064
Imani House/P.S 282 After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Imani House/P.S. 282 as a highly dedicated non-profit organization serving Brooklyn and West Africa for over 30 years. Reviews highlight the organization's comprehensive youth and community education programs, leadership development, and community support services. Children in the after-school program are reported to be engaged and excited to attend.

Passionate leadershipcomprehensive youth programscommunity impact
Address
180 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 638-2059
Campus After School Program/ Campus Asp INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Campus After School Program/Campus Day Camp receives consistently high praise from parents, with children eager to attend daily and looking forward to returning each season. Parents highlight the caring staff, frequent field trips, engaging activities, and convenient bus service. One parent noted minor concerns about counselor professionalism and limited lunch variety.

Caring and attentive staffengaging and varied activitiesfrequent field trips (2-4 times weekly)
Address
2901 Campus Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 421-7575
Fiao Sonyc @ St. Athanasius
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center; all reviews are about St. Athanasius Church itself, praising its beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and welcoming community. No actual daycare experiences or services are described in the submitted reviews.

Beautiful architecture and stained glasspeaceful and welcoming atmospherefriendly priests and staff
Address
6120 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(917) 257-8816
Basin Prep
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Basin Prep is consistently praised by parents as an excellent daycare center with caring, professional staff and a strong educational curriculum. Parents highlight the clean facility, nutritious homemade meals, safe environment, and the noticeable academic and social development of their children.

Warm and caring staffprofessional teacherssafe and clean facility
Address
6085 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 829-7969
Darchai Menachem, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Darchei Menachem as a warm, caring institution that balances religious and secular education well. The school is noted for individualized student attention and fostering a love of learning within a supportive Chabad community. One parent raised a concern about student behavior toward animals outside school.

Warm and caring staffindividualized student attentionstrong religious education
Address
432 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 953-2919
Educational Institute Oholei Torah
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Educational Institute Oholei Torah receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents and visitors highlight the dedicated staff, comfortable learning environment, and excellent facility upkeep. The institution is commended for its educational quality and positive atmosphere.

dedicated staffcomfortable learning environmentgreat learning atmosphere
Address
667 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Aabr:New York Child Learning Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

New York Child Learning Institute is a specialized autism-focused center in College Point that uses ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) methodology. Parents consistently praise the staff, director Dr. Sue Vener, and individualized attention, with multiple reports of noticeable improvements in children with autism. One parent noted that staff sometimes lacked clear understanding of their methods, and expressed concern about the center's specialization for a child later found not to have autism.

Specialized ABA approach for autism spectrum childrenone-on-one attentionstaff knowledge and dedication
Address
14-02 124 Street, College Point, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Qns Lutheran Sch Trinity Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews are not about the daycare program but rather the affiliated Trinity Lutheran Church. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, architecture, and inclusive community regardless of religious background.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentbeautiful historic architecturefriendly staff and pastor
Address
31-20 37 Street, Astoria, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Dolly&Frank Russo Sr. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This appears to be an immigration law firm, not a daycare center. All reviews reference legal services for guardianship cases, work permits, and green cards handled by attorney Sachin Sharma, not childcare services.

Responsive staffknowledgeable attorneysmooth case processing
Address
118-03 101 Avenue, South Richmond Hill, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Dolphin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Dolphin receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational curriculum, clean organized environment, and caring staff. One parent reported concerns about cleanliness and playground safety during a facility visit, contrasting sharply with the predominantly positive experiences.

Strong curriculum and learning outcomescaring and professional staffclean and organized facility
Address
107-01 Crossbay Boulevard, Ozone Park, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Nicholas Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews overwhelmingly praise St. Nicholas Day Care Center for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the kindness of priests and teachers, the welcoming community, and the positive impact on their children's development. The facility is noted for its beautiful setting and religious atmosphere.

Warm and nurturing environmentkind and caring staffwelcoming community
Address
196-20 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Playgroup Experince
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Playgroup Experience receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising educational progress, staff quality, and before/after care programs. One parent reported a negative experience with staff responsiveness and communication regarding their child's unhappiness.

Educational progressbefore and after care programsstaff quality (Miss Lori and Miss Laura specifically mentioned)
Address
90 Boulder Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Tutor Time Learning Centers in Massapequa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, highlighting the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. Parents emphasize that their children feel loved, develop strong social skills, and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

Warm and welcoming staffDirector Erinn highly praisedExperienced and caring teachers (Jessica S.
Address
100 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY
Phone
(516) 799-1234
Academic Explorers, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Academic Explorers in Roosevelt, NY receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff who create a nurturing and academically strong environment where children thrive both socially and educationally. Families report their children are excited about attending and show significant progress and development.

dedicated and caring staffstrong academic programindividualized attention to each child
Address
18 Whitehouse Avenue, Roosevelt, NY
Phone
(516) 378-5656
Tiny Town Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not pertain to Tiny Town Preschool. The reviews are for 'The Plug,' a cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn, and are therefore not applicable to evaluating this daycare center.

Not applicable
Address
428 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Malachy Child Development Center Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. Malachy Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly for its Head Start program serving 3-5 year olds. Parents commend the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and quality food provided to children.

Dedicated and loving teachers and staffclean facilityquality meals prepared on-site
Address
220 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Helen Keller Services For The Blind Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Helen Keller Services for the Blind Children's Learning Center is highly rated by parents, particularly praised for its specialized support of children with autism spectrum disorder and various disabilities. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional staff, clean facilities, comprehensive on-site therapies, and individualized attention that leads to significant developmental progress. The center is described as professional, communicative, and genuinely caring toward both

Address
57 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
People'S Christian Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews appear to be primarily for People's Baptist Church rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, Pastor Kevin B. Williams' teaching, and community involvement. One mention of a grandchild attending notes outdated play equipment.

Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong spiritual leadershipcommunity-oriented
Address
121 Riverdale Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little L.A.Mb. Pre-School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2 Gridley Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Smiles Around Us
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Smiles Around Us (also referred to as UniKids) for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and treated like family. Multiple parents highlight the clean facilities, educational programs, and smooth adjustment experiences.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentclean and organized facilities
Address
3854 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Foot Forward
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise First Foot Forward for its caring and supportive staff who help children overcome developmental challenges like speech issues. The center is described as a great learning environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' kindness, encouragement, and resourcefulness.

Caring and loving teachershelpful and encouraging staffaddresses speech development
Address
485 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Stages Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
66 E. Main Street, Pawling, NY
Phone
(845) 855-5600
Lime Hollow Nature Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Lime Hollow Nature Center is a 600-acre nature preserve with well-maintained trails, sculptures, and indoor facilities including a visitor center, gift shop, and bathrooms. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, scenic hiking opportunities suitable for all ages, and family-friendly amenities including accessible track chairs for people with mobility challenges.

Well-maintained trailsart sculptures throughout grounds600 acres to explore
Address
3277 Gracie Road, Cortland, NY
Phone
(607) 662-4632
Chabad Lubavitch Of Rockland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Chabad Lubavitch of Rockland as a welcoming and caring environment with a supportive community. The Rabbi is frequently mentioned as very nice, and children are reported to enjoy attending. The facility offers gym amenities and operates extended hours.

Caring staffwelcoming communitysupportive Rabbi
Address
315 N Main St., New City, NY
Phone
(845) 634-0951
Gina Property Holdings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Carousel Academy for exceptional staff care, structured learning programs, and warm family-like environment. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (5-11+ years) and note significant positive impacts on their children's development and school readiness. Staff communication, flexibility, and ability to help children adjust from difficult previous experiences are frequently highlighted.

Caring and nurturing stafflow staff turnoverage-appropriate curriculum balancing learning and creative play
Address
8620 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY
Phone
(716) 636-8700
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Buffalo, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo as a safe, welcoming environment where children develop skills and enjoy hands-on learning experiences. The organization serves over 5,300 youth and offers diverse programs including after-school care, the C.I.T.E technology program, and various clubs. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the focus on child safety and real-world skill development.

Safe environmentchild-focused carehands-on learning experiences
Address
154 South Ogden St., Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 544-7893
Community Association Of Progressive Dominicans, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 563-7139

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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.