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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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Phelps Community Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Phelps Community Center receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight excellent staff, diverse activities, strong community focus, and well-maintained facilities including newly renovated playgrounds and multiple recreational options.

Friendly and attentive staffwide variety of programs and activitiescommunity-oriented events
Address
8 Banta Street, Phelps, NY
Phone
(315) 548-8481
Butterfly
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Butterfly Daycare in Brooklyn receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who treat children as their own, the enriching curriculum with music, dance, and gym classes, and the nutritious kosher meals provided daily. Children reportedly love attending and show significant developmental progress across speech, communication, and academics.

Caring and professional staffage-appropriate enrichment activitiesmusic and dance classes
Address
2810 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 677-9343
Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County as a valuable community resource with kind, caring, and helpful staff. Reviews highlight the organization's support for low-income families through multiple services including Head Start programming, food pantry assistance, and tax services. Families express gratitude for the educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional standards provided.

Kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful and friendly personnel
Address
415 East Grove Street, Dexter, NY
Phone
(315) 639-3600
Community Action Planning Council Of Jefferson County, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's kindness, patience, and caring approach. Parents appreciate the center's support for low-income families through Head Start programs, food pantry services, and various community resources. The organization is recognized for maintaining educational, emotional, physical, and nutritional standards.

kind and patient staffcaring employeeshelpful and friendly personnel
Address
13180 Route 11, Adams Center, NY
Phone
(315) 583-5247
School Settlement Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

School Settlement Association is highly regarded as an after-school program and enrichment center for children in Brooklyn. Parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and variety of activities including sports and socializing. One review expressed concerns about home health care services, which appears to be a separate division from the main daycare/after-school program.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentvariety of activities (sports
Address
120 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 389-1810
Crestwood Country Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Crestwood Country Day is highly rated by parents as an exceptional summer camp and daycare facility. Parents consistently praise the clean facilities, well-organized programming, engaged staff and ownership, and strong communication with families. Children enjoy attending and benefit from diverse activities including swimming, sports, arts, and special clubs.

Top-rated staff and counselorsclean and well-maintained facilitiesexcellent swimming program
Address
313 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY
Phone
(631) 692-6361
Jewish Community Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise the Jewish Community Center Preschool for its welcoming environment, friendly staff, and quality facilities. The director and teachers are noted as caring, involved, and educational. The center is described as a community-oriented space that feels like an extension of family.

Friendly and welcoming staffinvolved and responsive directorpositive educational influence
Address
2310 Oneida Street, Utica, NY
Phone
(315) 733-2345
Hollis Hills Jewish Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Hollis Hills Jewish Center is praised for its friendly environment, community involvement, and wonderful staff. Parents highlight the facility's beautiful décor and well-organized activities. However, some reviews focus on ballroom dancing events rather than daycare services specifically.

Friendly environmentlots of community activitieswonderful staff
Address
210-10 Union Turnpike, Oakland Gardens, NY
Phone
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Ultimate Enrichment INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Ultimate Enrichment's after-school program for its engaging activities, dedicated staff, and professional productions. Children benefit from a safe, welcoming environment with diverse programming including sports, arts, cooking, and theater. The program is noted as reliable, affordable, and ideal for working parents.

Professional and caring staffdiverse activities (sportsarts
Address
1560 Purdy Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 275-3116
St. Albans Multipurpose Community Center @ Advantage Asp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for a church facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the warm, welcoming community atmosphere, spiritual leadership under Rev. Dr. Edward Davis, and numerous programs and activities for families of all ages.

Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong spiritual leadershipextensive youth and children's programs
Address
190-04 119th Avenue, St Albans, NY
Phone
(718) 528-2495
Bwy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

BWY INC is highly rated by most parents who praise the school's educational quality, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. The center is popular with a long waitlist, accepts vouchers, and maintains good communication with families. One negative review contradicts the majority feedback regarding cleanliness and staff professionalism.

Excellent educational curriculumknowledgeable and experienced teacherskind and patient staff
Address
0 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights, NY
Phone
(718) 205-4855
Rainbow Christian Pre-School & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
72-01 43rd Avenue, Woodside, NY
Phone
(718) 335-3361
Riverdale Neighborhood House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Riverdale Neighborhood House is highly praised by parents and community members as a welcoming, clean, and well-organized facility. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and professional staff, quality programming including music classes and pre-K, and excellent amenities like the pool. The center is noted for its strong community engagement and convenient location in a nice neighborhood.

Clean and safe environmentFriendly and professional staffQuality pre-K program
Address
5521 Mosholu Ave, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 549-8100
Creative Kids Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Creative Kids Childcare Center in Brewster receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, effective communication through daily updates and photos, and supportive administration under Director Ms. Rachel. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and well-prepared for transitions to kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverstrong curriculum with educational focus
Address
1515 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Phone
(845) 279-9100
Transfiguration Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
763 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 378-3588
Victory Karate & A.S. P@ Ps 103
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Victory Karate & A.S.P@ PS 103 receives consistently high praise from parents for its structured martial arts program and patient, dedicated instructors. Parents report that children gain confidence, discipline, respect, and physical skills while enjoying a supportive atmosphere. The school is noted for tracking student progress, celebrating achievements, and offering programs like a free 30-day summer session.

Patient and motivating instructorsstructured and detailed curriculumprogress tracking and belt advancement recognition
Address
4125 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 654-6919
Ymca-Weiu Of Auburn, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise YMCA-WEIU of Auburn for exceptional staff, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. The facility offers diverse programs including preschool, school-age care, after-school programs, and summer activities. Reviews highlight the welcoming environment and quality care provided to children.

friendly and kind staffgreat teachersclean facility
Address
27 William St., Auburn, NY
Phone
(315) 253-5304
Cayuga-Onondaga Boces Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1879 West Genesee Street Road, Auburn, NY
Phone
(315) 255-0075
Booker T. Washington Community Center Of Auburn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Booker T. Washington Community Center for its safe, engaging environment with friendly and welcoming staff. The facility is noted for its diverse programming, community activities, and positive impact on children's development and behavior. Multiple reviewers highlight it as a cornerstone of the community with strong family-staff collaboration.

Attentive and kind staffsafe playground supervisionengaging activities
Address
23 Chapman Ave, Auburn, NY
Phone
(315) 253-3207
Mechanicville Area Community Services Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mechanicville Area Community Services Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's comprehensive services including aftercare, summer camp, food pantry, and community support programs. Parents consistently highlight the warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental staff who make families feel welcome and supported.

Caring and compassionate staffwelcoming and non-judgmental environmentquality aftercare and summer camp programs
Address
22 Pleasant Avenue, Schaghticoke, NY
Phone
(518) 664-8322
Boys And Girls Club Of East Aurora, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club of East Aurora as an excellent after-school and summer program with dedicated staff and diverse activities. The facility offers sports, arts, academics, and social opportunities in a safe, clean environment conveniently located near the middle school. Multiple reviewers recommend it highly for childcare and enrichment.

Excellent staffdiverse programs and activitiesgym and sports facilities
Address
24 Paine Street, East Aurora, NY
Phone
(716) 655-5051
Edukids, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise EDUKIDS Hertel location for its caring, trained staff who genuinely engage with children, strong safety protocols, and educational approach to early childhood development. The facility offers practical amenities like diapers/wipes provided, an app for daily updates, outdoor space, and responsive leadership. Multiple families report their children are happy, developing well, and attending for multiple years.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive directorsafety protocols (passcode entry)
Address
1350 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 332-9500
Parsons Child And Family Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
125 Bigelow Avenue, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 292-5510
Munchkinland Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Munchkinland Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, nurturing environment, cleanliness, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental progress and are consistently happy and excited to attend.

Patient and dedicated teacherssafe and nurturing environmentclean facility
Address
745 Fulton Street, Farmingdale, NY
Phone
(516) 293-3838
Jcc Of The Greater Five Towns
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY
Phone
(516) 239-1354
Congregation Sons Of Israel
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Congregation Sons of Israel is a Traditional Conservative Synagogue in Woodmere with strong community engagement and welcoming practices. Reviews highlight inclusive services, quality facilities, and strong leadership. The facility is known for hosting events and maintaining both new and longtime members.

welcoming and inclusive communityRabbi highly regardedlively services
Address
111 Irving Place, Woodmere, NY
Phone
(516) 374-0655
Debbie'S Creative Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
81 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, NY
Phone
(516) 433-6131
The Children'S Center At Morrisville State College, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY
Phone
(315) 684-6400
Children'S Center At Morrisville State College, INC. -Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
55 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY
Phone
(315) 247-7482
Harmony Station, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4624 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY
Phone
(585) 519-9905

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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.