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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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Love, Peace&Joy Pre-School&Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Error: The reviews provided are for Nettie's Restaurant, a soul food dining establishment in Queens Village, not for Love, Peace & Joy Pre-School & Kindergarten. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized for a daycare center as they discuss restaurant food, service, and dining atmosphere rather than childcare services.

None - reviews are for incorrect establishment
Address
220-03 Hempstead Avenue, Queens Village, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Flowers Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews are not for a daycare center. The reviews describe Little Flower Cafe, a restaurant/cafe in Astoria, New York, not an early childhood education center. There appears to be a data collection error.

None applicable - wrong business type
Address
234-10 Merrick Boulevard, Rosedale, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bethel Mission Loving Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
3-38 Beach 56 Street, Arverne, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our Savior Lutheran Pre-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
90-04 175 Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Smiley Faces Daycare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Smiley Faces After School Program in Yonkers receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong management under Mr. Garcia, and safe, nurturing environment that keeps children engaged and happy. The program offers homework assistance, tutoring, snacks, and summer camp options that parents trust and recommend.

Caring and professional staffdedicated managementchild safety
Address
99 Wakefield Ave, Yonkers, NY
Phone
(914) 424-3993
Learn & Play Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Learn & Play Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong leadership under director Ms. Yvonne, and comprehensive before/after school care services. Parents highlight the center's 20+ year track record, accommodating approach to family schedules, and engaging activities including summer camp programs.

Patient and kind staffspecial needs supportresponsive management
Address
52 Nassau Parkway, Oceanside, NY
Phone
(516) 766-6980
Community Nursery School Of Baldwin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
717 St. Lukes Place, Baldwin, NY
Phone
(516) 868-8406
Sephardic Community Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise the Sephardic Community Early Childhood Center as an excellent community facility with outstanding staff and diverse programming. Parents highlight the beautiful, spacious venue, professional service, and wide range of activities including summer camp, gymnastics, and birthday parties. The center is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and a valuable resource for families.

Wonderful and professional staffbeautiful and spacious buildingdiverse activities for kids
Address
1901 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Vanderveer Park Ecec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Vanderveer Methodist Church, not Vanderveer Park ECEC daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare center
Address
3114 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kind Start Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kind Start Pre-School in Brooklyn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educated and nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong educational programs. The vast majority of reviews highlight staff members by name, noting their kindness and accommodating nature. One negative review cited unprofessional communication and rudeness from staff during a scheduling issue.

Kind and nurturing staffclean facilityeducational quality
Address
7702 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Red Hat Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Red Hat Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional, warm, and dedicated staff, along with quality amenities like homemade meals and a nice playground. Children are reported to be happy and enjoy attending.

Professional and warm staffmultilingual learning opportunitieskind and attentive teachers
Address
1317 East 15 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Star Preschool Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Star Preschool Day Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong communication, noting significant developmental growth in their children's social skills, confidence, and character development.

Kind and professional staffsafe and welcoming environmentreliable pickup/drop-off service
Address
275 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S Life Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Life Center for its warm, nurturing environment and professional staff who provide exceptional care. Reviewers highlight strong communication, organized transportation services, and the center's ability to support children's social, emotional, and academic growth. The director and staff are noted for their kindness, dedication, and genuine investment in each child's wellbeing.

Professional and caring staffsafe and welcoming environmentexcellent transportation and drop-off service
Address
275 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S Life Center I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Life Center I/T for its warm, nurturing environment and professional staff. Reviews highlight excellent communication, safe facilities, and strong focus on child development and values. The daycare is noted for its ability to support children with diverse needs and build confidence in students.

Professional and kind staffsafe environmentexcellent communication with parents
Address
275 Walker Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Woodrow Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1075 Woodrow Road, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Zion Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Zion Lutheran Preschool is highly praised for its welcoming church community and caring staff. Parents highlight the quality of care for infants through pre-K children and note it as a strong school environment. The facility is appreciated for its beautiful sanctuary and active community involvement.

Welcoming and friendly staffquality care from infants to pre-Kbeautiful sanctuary with stained glass windows
Address
505 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Schenectady Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Schenectady Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and warm learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and loved. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the cost and academic curriculum.

caring and compassionate staffchildren are happy and lovedclean facility
Address
78 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 381-1455
Smarty Pants Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Smarty Pants Daycare for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and the significant developmental progress their children make. The director is noted for personal engagement and expertise in special needs support. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.

Strong academic focus with proven results in readingwritingspelling; caring and professional staff; director accessibility and personal communication; spe
Address
484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY
Phone
(845) 678-3809
Childrens' Kastle Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Kastle Christian Learning Center for its clean facilities, caring and communicative staff, structured Christian-based curriculum, and engaging activities including field trips. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and excited to attend while making significant developmental progress. Multiple parents describe the experience as exceeding expectations compared to other daycares in the area.

Clean and organized facilitiescaring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-parent communication via app
Address
129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster, NY
Phone
(716) 289-4369
Renaissance Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Renaissance Youth Center in the Bronx receives consistently high praise from parents for providing a safe, supportive environment with diverse programs including STEM, music, tutoring, and robotics. Parents highlight the dedicated and caring staff, engaging curriculum focused on building confidence and life skills, and the center's positive impact on youth development. The facility offers programs for ages up to 24 with affordable and free options available.

Safe and welcoming environmentdedicated and supportive staffdiverse and engaging programs (STEM
Address
968 Cauldwell Ave, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 924-4940
Ultimate Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ultimate Enrichment's after-school program for its diverse activities, caring staff, and high-quality productions. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show increased confidence and engagement throughout the year. The program is noted as reliable, safe, and convenient for working parents.

Diverse activities (artssportscooking
Address
1840 Bogart Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 275-3116
Ultimate Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ultimate Enrichment's afterschool program for its engaging activities, professional and caring staff, and high-quality theatrical productions. Children reportedly enjoy attending, gain confidence, and participate in diverse programming including sports, arts, cooking, and performances. The program is noted as reliable, safe, and convenient for working parents.

Engaging activities (artssportscooking)
Address
3500 Edson Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 684-1187
Ultimate Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ultimate Enrichment's after-school program for its caring, professional staff and diverse activities including arts, sports, cooking, and homework help. The program is highlighted for its two annual theatrical productions that build children's confidence and showcase their talents. Parents appreciate the safe, engaging environment and strong communication from staff.

Caring and professional staffdiverse activities (artssports
Address
2120 St. Raymonds Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(914) 906-2195
Ultimate Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Ultimate Enrichment is an afterschool program that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, diverse activities, and impressive theatrical productions throughout the school year. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show increased confidence and engagement.

Professional and caring staffdiverse activities (artssports
Address
650 Hollywood Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 684-1187
Ultimate Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise Ultimate Enrichment's afterschool program for its diverse activities, caring staff, and high-quality theatrical productions. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show increased confidence and engagement throughout the year. The program is noted as reliable, safe, and convenient for working parents.

Diverse activities (artssportscooking
Address
3041 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 681-1187
Archdiocese St.Nicholas Tolentine Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise the historic church architecture and spiritual community at St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Parents highlight the beautiful Gothic design, stained glass windows, and welcoming multilingual services. The facility is described as a peaceful place of worship with supportive staff.

Spectacular architecturehistoric designstained glass windows
Address
2331 University Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rainbow Day Care/Universal Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Rainbow Day Care/Universal Pre-K in the Bronx receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean environment, and attentive ownership. However, one 1-star review cited concerns about staff inconsistency, poor communication, and limited educational activities.

caring and loving staffclean facilityowner involvement
Address
2640 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Spuyten Duyvill Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
3041 Kingsbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gwendolyn B. Bland Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Gwendolyn B. Bland DCC receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and interactive staff. Parents report their children make significant developmental progress, particularly in speech and academic skills. One dissenting review criticizes the lack of educational instruction.

Caring and interactive staffstrong communication with parents about child progresswarm atmosphere
Address
749 East 163 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Little Darlings Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1531 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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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.