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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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Miss Dawns Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
121 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station, NY
Phone
(631) 385-3296
Kids Of Miller Place LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
43 Echo Avenue, Miller Place, NY
Phone
(631) 403-4790
Story Book Hollow, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
38 Adirondack Drive, Selden, NY
Phone
(631) 698-5900
Tutor Time Melville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Melville for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe environment. Children show strong developmental progress across language, motor skills, and academics. Parents appreciate the live camera feeds, responsive communication, and welcoming leadership team.

Dedicated and engaging teachersclean facilitystrong developmental outcomes
Address
604 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY
Phone
(631) 777-8880
Boys & Girls Republic
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Boys & Girls Republic receives positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, activities, and overall experience for children. Current parents highlight the afterschool and remote learning programs as excellent, while many nostalgic reviews from former attendees recall positive childhood experiences from decades past.

Excellent staffhappy childrenafterschool program
Address
888 East 6th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 686-8888
Union Settlement Association @Washington Houses Comm. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Union Settlement Association receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Reviewers praise the organization for its supportive services, friendly and helpful staff, and positive community impact across various programs including mental health services, job training, and educational support.

Friendly and helpful staffsupportive servicesfamily-oriented approach
Address
1775 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 828-6120
Bmcc Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
199 Chambers Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 220-8250
Jewish Community Council Of Greater Coney Island INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island Inc. is highly regarded for its friendly staff, diverse programming, and community support services. Reviews highlight the organization's positive impact on seniors, families, and vulnerable populations including Holocaust survivors. The center is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, activities, and overall care.

Friendly and caring staffdiverse activities and classescommunity programs
Address
570 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 774-4131
Jewish Community Council Of Greater Coney Island, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This Jewish Community Council center receives consistently high praise from visitors and community members. Reviewers highlight friendly staff, diverse programming including exercise/dance/art classes, and strong community support services. The organization is noted for its care of seniors, Holocaust survivors, and vulnerable populations.

Friendly and welcoming staffdiverse activities and classescommunity engagement programs
Address
470 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 735-0400
Blooming Grove Latch Key
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
18 Toleman Road, Washingtonville, NY
Phone
(845) 496-9201
Ymca Of Middletown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The YMCA of Middletown is highly regarded for its friendly and supportive staff, quality facilities, and diverse programs for families. Parents appreciate the interactive childcare services and clean, well-maintained workout areas. However, some operational issues and equipment maintenance concerns have been noted.

Friendly and helpful staffinteractive and engaging childcare workersclean facilities
Address
0 Liberty Street, Middletown, NY
Phone
(845) 395-1025
Opportunities For Otsego, INC.- Suny Oneonta Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise Opportunities for Otsego's SUNY Oneonta site for its helpful and friendly staff, efficient processes, and comprehensive family resources. The center is noted for assisting with insurance, school enrollment, community connections, and providing support without judgment. Overall, parents describe it as well-organized with staff dedicated to helping families in need.

friendly and helpful staffefficient processingcomprehensive family resources
Address
108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY
Phone
(607) 436-2775
Opportunites For Otsego, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. for its efficient operations, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive family resources. The center is noted for assisting with health insurance, school enrollment, and connecting families with community services and events. Overall, reviewers describe it as a well-organized, supportive facility.

Friendly and helpful staffefficient processinggood organization
Address
21 Walnut St., Cooperstown, NY
Phone
(607) 547-4153
Opportunities For Otsego, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise Opportunities for Otsego for its efficient operations, friendly and helpful staff, and comprehensive family support services. The center is recognized for assisting with health insurance, school enrollment, and connecting families with community resources and events. Overall feedback is highly positive with strong appreciation for the staff's compassionate approach.

friendly and helpful staffefficient processinggood organization
Address
65 Main St., Morris, NY
Phone
(607) 263-5614
Oneonta Family Ymca @ Center Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise the Oneonta Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities, dedicated and caring staff, and diverse programs for children and families. The facility offers excellent value, a welcoming community environment, and numerous activities including gymnastics, swimming, basketball, and youth recreation programs. Parents appreciate the safety standards and positive experiences their children have had.

Dedicated and caring staffclean and w
Address
31 Center Street, Oneonta, NY
Phone
(607) 353-7074
Little Feet Childcare Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1611 Route 6, Carmel, NY
Phone
(845) 225-6818
Ithaca Community Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Ithaca Community Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility's staff quality, educational approach, and community support, though two parents reported serious concerns about staff handling of a child with autism. The center is noted for long operating hours, meal provision, and low teacher-to-child ratios.

Highly trained and compassionate teachers with long tenurelow teacher-to-child ratiosmeals provided
Address
579 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY
Phone
(607) 257-0200
Ithaca Community Childcare At Kendal
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Most reviews praise ITHACA COMMUNITY CHILDCARE AT KENDAL as one of the best daycare facilities in Ithaca, highlighting experienced and compassionate staff, strong community support, and developmental benefits. However, two recent 1-star reviews allege inappropriate handling of a child with autism and inadequate management response to the incident.

Highly screened and well-educated staff with high retention ratesteacher-to-child ratios better than requiredhealthy meals provided
Address
2230 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY
Phone
(607) 266-5309
Hornell Children'S Home, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
233 Main St, Hornell, NY
Phone
(607) 324-7131
Pine Tree Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Pine Tree Day Nursery for exceptional care, strong staff-family relationships, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. The Carr family and staff are frequently highlighted as caring, communicative, and going above and beyond expectations. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and express strong loyalty to the center.

Caring and family-oriented staffexcellent communication with parentsaffordable pricing
Address
811 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY
Phone
(631) 727-9340
Scope @ Kellum
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

SCOPE @ KELLUM receives mostly positive reviews (8 five-star ratings) with parents praising the caring staff, individualized child development support, and strong parent-teacher communication. However, two one-star reviews express concerns about inadequate support for special needs children and unprofessional staff conduct.

Caring and supportive staffindividualized attention based on child needsstrong communication with parents
Address
887 Kellum Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY
Phone
(631) 888-0138
Miss Dawn'S Child Care (Chaffin)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
789 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY
Phone
(631) 423-4089
Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff, individualized care, and strong support for children with developmental disabilities and special needs. Parents highlight the school's effective communication, nurturing environment, and successful transitions to mainstream education. Multiple families credit the school with transforming their children's progress and development.

Highly trained and caring st
Address
29 Pinewood Dr., Commack, NY
Phone
(631) 499-1237
Stanford Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Stanford Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for patient and caring staff members. Parents highlight that children are well-prepared for kindergarten and enjoy attending school. The center's administration is noted as helpful and responsive to parent needs.

Patient and loving teachersespecially Ms. Marilyn and Ms. Amanda Reisechild development and school readiness
Address
1275 Montauk Hwy, Copiague, NY
Phone
(631) 225-4600
Habitots Child Care Medford
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Habitots Child Care Medford receives universal praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong curriculum, and sense of community, with children showing visible learning and development. Multiple reviewers note feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care and report high satisfaction with programs ranging from infant care through afterschool and summer programs.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong curriculum with arts
Address
703 Patchogue Yaphank Road, Medford, NY
Phone
(631) 345-3200
Learn As You Grow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Learn As You Grow Child Care Center (now operating as BrightPath) for its caring, professional staff who treat children like their own. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with curriculum-based learning that supports child development. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this nurturing environment.

Warm and caring staffclean facilitydevelopmental curriculum
Address
120 North Orchard Road, Syracuse, NY
Phone
(315) 487-0821
Ymca Of Greater Syracuse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Manlius YMCA location receives consistently high praise from members across all age groups. Reviewers highlight the welcoming staff, clean facilities with modern equipment, diverse programming including fitness classes and sports activities, and quality personal training services. Members report feeling part of a supportive community environment.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesmodern exercise equipment
Address
140 West Seneca Street, Manlius, NY
Phone
(315) 692-4777
Kreative Kare School-Age Youth Program, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
292 Palmetto St, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 386-3242
Jewish Community Council Of Greater Con. Is. Asp @ P.S. 101
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This appears to be a senior center and community organization rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the friendly staff, diverse programming including classes and activities, supportive services for vulnerable populations, and community impact. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained.

Friendly and welcoming staffvariety of classes and activitiessupportive services for seniors and Holocaust survivors
Address
2360 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 372-0221
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

United Lubavitcher Yeshiva is a highly-rated Jewish educational institution in Brooklyn with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the quality of instruction, religious education (chinuch), and recently remodeled facilities. The school also serves as a venue for community events and celebrations.

Good teachersquality religious educationnice building
Address
570 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 774-4131

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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.