
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.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 5,742 |
| Headstart Programs | 186 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 136 |
| Before or After School | 422 |
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The Community Action Organization of Western New York appears to be a multi-service community organization rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the organization's community impact, helpful staff, and various services including tax preparation and recreational activities.
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though most comments appear to reference the organization's community services rather than specifically the daycare center. Parents and community members praise the staff's helpfulness, kindness, and community impact.
Reviews are predominantly positive, though most comments reference community services and tax preparation rather than daycare services specifically. Parents praise the organization's staff, community impact, and helpful nature.
Early Bird Childcare Centers in Springville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facility, friendly staff, and quality care. However, one parent reported a negative experience with administrative staff, describing them as unwelcoming and dismissive during a custody-related pickup situation.
Reviewers describe the staff as dependable, friendly, and deeply caring, with one parent noting that former attendees still visit. Another parent highlights that the center treats twins with the same care as their own children, creating a comfortable environment.
One parent describes a highly positive experience where their grandson enjoys the structured activities, including computer time and religious instruction, while appreciating the safe and nurturing environment provided by the staff. In contrast, a separate review raises serious concerns regarding unprofessional conduct, lack of formal training, and safety issues, including the use of inappropriate media and forced religious participation.
The Learning Source receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the GED program, small class sizes, personalized instruction, and supportive staff. However, some negative experiences involve staff professionalism and administrative issues.
One parent describes the program as contracting, while another notes that it is actually clean.
One parent describes the staff as amazing, while another criticizes the cleanliness of the building. A third comment regarding a black recycle bin appears alongside a 5-star rating but lacks specific context about the childcare experience.
One parent provides a brief, three-word comment labeled 'Crosbron' with a 3/5 rating, offering no specific details regarding the childcare quality or experience. The limited feedback does not highlight distinct positive or negative aspects of the center's services.
One parent highly recommends The Center for Handicapped Children, Inc., citing wonderful staff and a positive long-term experience for their daughter. The reviewer notes that their child has attended since the age of two and would suggest the facility to others.
This appears to be a community college rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the institution's supportive faculty, convenient location, and scenic nature trails. Overall satisfaction is high with consistent 5-star ratings.
One parent describes the YMCA School Age Program in Norwich as fun and helpful, while another offers a more neutral assessment. The few reviews so far highlight positive interactions but include one average rating.
Claremont Neighborhood Center is a community-based facility offering multiple programs including childcare, after-school activities, martial arts, and counseling services. Most reviewers praise the leadership and community resources, though one parent expressed concerns about the physical space.
Duck Duck Goose Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the caring and patient staff, educational programming, and welcoming environment. However, a few parents reported concerns about enrollment issues and inadequate support for children with behavioral challenges.
Reviews praise the facility's warm and friendly staff, diverse environment, and improved campus flow following construction. Parents appreciate the helpful resources and comfortable setting, though some reviews appear to be from college students rather than daycare parents.
One parent highlights that the center served as a shelter for victims of snow storms in December 2022. No additional feedback is currently available to assess standard childcare operations.
One parent describes a positive experience with small, cozy classrooms and friendly staff, noting low turnover and a family-like atmosphere. In contrast, another parent reports being asked to pick up their son on the first day due to his distress, alleging the director refused to let them speak to the child and charged a full-day deposit deduction.
One parent describes a highly negative experience involving unprofessional, disrespectful, and unhelpful staff behavior that created a stressful environment. The reviewer explicitly states they would not recommend the organization based on this interaction.
One parent reports a highly negative experience involving unprofessional and disrespectful staff behavior, specifically citing a staff member named Krystal for being unhelpful and stressful. The reviewer states they would not recommend the organization until significant changes are made to how staff treat families.
One parent reports a highly negative experience involving unprofessional and disrespectful behavior from a staff member named Krystal, describing the interaction as stressful and unhelpful. The reviewer advises against using the organization until significant changes are made.
Parents praise Great South Bay YMCA as a comprehensive family facility offering swimming, childcare, summer camp, and fitness programs. The facility is noted for cleanliness, friendly staff, convenient scheduling, and strong community involvement. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the Y as a second home for their children.
One parent reports serious concerns including state investigation for malpractice, unprofessional staff behavior such as chastising children in front of parents, and inappropriate involvement in family matters. The reviewer also alleges that staff interfered with their son's extracurricular activities and exposed the child to violent language from other children, while noting unexpected billing practices and potential identity data misuse.
Parents highlight the nurturing staff and positive environment, noting that their children, including toddlers and preschoolers, are thriving. One reviewer specifically mentions a child's successful transition from infant care to Pre-K.
NOTE: These reviews are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the clean, well-equipped facility with excellent amenities including pool, sauna, and steam room. Staff are generally described as friendly and helpful, though one reviewer reported a negative front desk interaction.
Parents highlight the facility's organization, cleanliness, and engaging staff, noting that children enjoy the program. However, several reviewers report significant discrepancies between verbal price estimates and final bills, with unexpected costs reaching nearly $1,000.
Note: These reviews appear to be for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the clean, modern facilities, well-maintained equipment, friendly and helpful staff, and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer noted a negative front desk interaction.
Small World DCC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality programming. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, child safety issues, unresponsive management, and neighborhood disruption.
One parent praises the center for its rigorous academic approach, noting that educators challenge children and foster early literacy skills. In contrast, another parent reports severe safety concerns, citing an unsecured entrance with no staff greeting visitors and staff using the director's office as a lounge during work hours.
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