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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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Sunflower Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sunflower Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, healthy meals, and educational quality. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision and an injury to their child.

Friendly and responsible teachershelpful managementhealthy meals (Russian
Address
1704 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bay Ridge Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
314 44 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bambi II Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

BAMBI II DCC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center for its warm, caring environment and individualized educational approach. Parents consistently highlight the engaged, compassionate staff, clean facility, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Families report their children are excited to attend and show significant developmental progress.

Engaged and caring staffclean facilityindividualized child development
Address
2121 Bragg Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hamaspik Of Orange County, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Hamaspik of Orange County receives consistently high praise from reviewers, with particular emphasis on their specialized services for children with special needs. Parents and staff highlight the quality of care, dedicated personnel, and welcoming atmosphere provided by the center.

Quality serviceexcellent customer servicespecialized programs for special needs children
Address
1 Hamaspik Way, Monroe, NY
Phone
(845) 774-0312
Moo Moo'S Daycare Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise My Little Sweetheart III Daycare & Preschool for its warm, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress across social, emotional, and academic areas, with staff maintaining excellent communication with parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings expressing high satisfaction and strong recommendations.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityage-appropriate curriculum
Address
861 Lowell Avenue, Central Islip, NY
Phone
(631) 234-0200
Town Of Islip/L.E.A.P
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise the Town of Islip/L.E.A.P recreation center for its clean, well-maintained facilities and strong boxing program with dedicated coaches. The facility offers various activities including basketball, boxing, and family events like carnivals, with affordable pricing and a welcoming atmosphere.

Clean and well-kept facilitiesexcellent coachesboxing program for ages 8-18
Address
99 Third Ave, Brentwood, NY
Phone
(631) 224-5405
Ka Farmingville, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Farmingville for its safe, clean environment, dedicated and loving staff, and quality educational activities. Children show measurable growth in academics, speech, and social skills, with strong parent-teacher communication and visible positive relationships between staff and students.

Safe and clean facilitycaring and loving teachershands-on learning activities
Address
2270 North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, NY
Phone
(631) 438-3530
Big Apple Youth Sports, INC. @ Ps 151
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Big Apple Youth Sports receives mostly positive feedback for its well-organized after-school athletic programs, professional staff, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported significant issues with refund policies and unresponsive customer service following a class cancellation during Covid.

Professional and enthusiastic staffwell-organized programsmix of athletic activities and academic support
Address
421 East 88th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 987-9865
West Harlem Community Hs Organization
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

West Harlem Head Start receives consistently high praise from parents for its welcoming staff, supportive services, and commitment to child development. Parents highlight the center's straightforward enrollment process, helpful resources for families, and engaging activities that promote school readiness. The facility is noted for clean classrooms, caring teachers, and children's visible progress in learning and speech development.

Welcoming and kind staffsimple enrollment processchild development support
Address
121 West 128 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Citizens Care Day Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
131 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The International P/S
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The International P/S (Church of the Epiphany) is highly rated as a welcoming, inclusive faith-based community center that serves families and provides daycare services. Parents praise the warm atmosphere, excellent programming including Sunday school and vacation Bible school, and the facility's diverse outreach programs that benefit the neighborhood.

welcoming and inclusive communitybeautiful buildingexcellent services
Address
351 East 74 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Park Avenue Synagogue Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Park Avenue Synagogue ECC receives consistently high praise from community members. Reviews highlight exceptional cantorial services described as Broadway-quality, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and meaningful religious experiences. The facility is noted for community support programs and well-organized events including bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday services.

Outstanding cantor and musical servicescaring and personable staffchild-friendly environment
Address
50 East 87 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ym&Uwha Of Washington Heights & Inwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise YM&UWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood as a well-run community center with excellent facilities and professional staff. The facility offers diverse programming for multiple age groups, maintains clean spaces, and fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment for the community.

Excellent and professional staffdiverse programs for all agesclean and well-organized facilities
Address
54 Nagle Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Global Kids Manhattan East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
410 East 100th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 226-0130
Harlem Educational Activities Fund
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

HEAF is a youth and academic development program (not a traditional daycare) that receives strong praise from alumni for its transformative impact on students' academic and social development. Former participants credit the organization with helping them develop life skills, maintain grades, gain college acceptance including to Ivy League schools, and secure scholarships. The program offers diverse electives and employs passionate, expert teachers.

Skilled and invested teachersstrong academic supportcollege preparation and guidance
Address
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 663-9732
Battery Park City Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Battery Park City Day Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring teachers, strong developmental programs, and warm community environment. However, one parent raised significant concerns about pandemic management, frequent closures, strict drop-off policies, and operational reliability for working families.

Caring and engaging teacherspositive child development outcomesoutdoor play space
Address
215 South End Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Citizens Care Day Care Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Citizens Care Day Care Center III as a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Staff are described as highly attentive, caring, and supportive, treating families like extended family members. The facility maintains good hygiene standards and balances education with age-appropriate fun.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
3240 Broadway, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Renaissance After School Program Ps 59
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Renaissance After School Program PS 59 as an excellent, safe youth center with dedicated and supportive staff. The program offers diverse activities including STEM classes, music programs, tutoring, robotics, and youth council that help build confidence and life skills. Parents appreciate it as a positive alternative environment that keeps youth away from negative influences.

Dedicated and supportive staffsafe and welcoming environmentdiverse program offerings (STEM
Address
2185 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 584-4598
Kiddies World 2, INC. @ P.S. 195
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise KIDDIES WORLD 2 for its caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, and engaging curriculum for infants through 5-year-olds. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form lasting friendships. The facility offers practical services including potty training, healthy meal preparation, and organized belongings management.

Nice and caring staffclean facilityengaging curriculum
Address
253-50 149th Ave, Rosedale, NY
Phone
(917) 674-6142
Global Kids INC. @ Sonyc-Q300
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
31-51 21st Street, Queens, NY
Phone
(212) 226-0130
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bright Beginnings receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the staff's kindness, education, and involvement. However, one parent raised concerns about a teacher using forceful physical handling with a toddler. Overall ratings are very high, though experiences vary.

Kind and well-educated staffnurturing environmentstrong social development
Address
41-31 58th Street, Woodside, NY
Phone
(718) 274-4769
Happy Caterpillar Clubhouse, LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Happy Caterpillar Clubhouse receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children show strong developmental progress in academics and social skills, and parents appreciate the frequent communication through the online app and photo updates. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and experience significant peace of mind with the facility's care and transparency.

Warm and nurturing environmentDedicated and caring teachersFrequent parent communication via app
Address
67-52 79th Street, Middle Village, NY
Phone
(718) 326-5437
Risse Esol After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise RISSE ESOL After School Program for its kind and friendly staff, strong leadership, and community support. The program is recognized for helping families while providing quality care and educational services. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment and the staff's dedication to going the extra mile.

Kind and friendly staffstrong leadershipcommunity involvement
Address
715 Morris Street, Albany, NY
Phone
(518) 621-1041
Winners' Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Winners' Academy for its caring, professional staff led by Ms. DJ, who create a nurturing and stimulating environment that balances academic excellence with social-emotional development. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending daily, and arrive kindergarten-ready. The center is described as welcoming, family-oriented, and has earned strong recommendations from parents and education professionals.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership (Ms. DJ)safe and nurturing environment
Address
711 Dogwood Ave, W. Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 292-5050
Economic Opportunity Program, INC. Chemung Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents praise Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. for friendly, helpful staff who go above and beyond. The center is recognized for excellent community programs, resources, and support services including assistance with utilities and food services.

Friendly and helpful staffgreat organizationstaff goes above and beyond
Address
807a E. Water St., Elmira, NY
Phone
(607) 734-2580
South Asian Youth Action @ Ms 202
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and youth participants who praise the organization's mentoring programs, leadership development, and support for student success. Reviews highlight the organization's ability to help youth explore interests, prepare for college, and become community role models. One review mentions disappointment with lateness.

Excellent mentoring programshelps students reach their dreamsleadership development
Address
138-30 Lafayette Street, Ozone Park, NY
Phone
(718) 848-0001
Lighthouse Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lighthouse Pre-School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its play-based learning approach, caring teachers, and safe environment. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unaddressed aggressive behavior from other children, and injuries their child sustained while in care.

play-based learningage-appropriate curriculumoutdoor activities
Address
80 Bowery, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. John'S Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not contain parent feedback about St. John's Pre-K as a daycare center. Instead, all reviews appear to be about St. John's as a church/religious institution, making them irrelevant to evaluating the daycare's quality or services.

None relevant to daycare services
Address
448 West 152 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lighthouse Pre-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Lighthouse Pre-School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the play-based learning environment, attentive teachers, and safe atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, injuries, and dismissive responses to behavioral and physical incidents.

Play-based learning approachdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumoutdoor learning opportunities
Address
80 Bowery, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Creative Playschool Of 5th Ave Synagoque
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This listing appears to be for a synagogue, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, spiritual leadership, and warm atmosphere, but do not address childcare services or educational programming.

Welcoming and friendly communityreliable servicesknowledgeable rabbi and cantor
Address
5 East 62 Street, New York, 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.