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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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Great South Bay Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Great South Bay YMCA for its comprehensive programs serving all ages, including childcare, swimming lessons, and summer camps. The facility is noted for cleanliness, friendly staff, well-maintained equipment, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's commitment to serving low-income families and special populations through scholarships and specialized programs.

Friendly and helpful staffrecently reno
Address
217 Fifth Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Phone
(631) 665-4255
Great South Bay Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise Great South Bay YMCA for its comprehensive programs serving all ages, including childcare, swimming lessons, summer camp, and after-school care. The facility is noted for friendly staff, clean facilities, flexible scheduling, and strong community involvement. Families report positive long-term experiences with children developing skills and viewing the YMCA as a second home.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitieswell-maintained pool
Address
45 Brook Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Phone
(631) 665-4255
Ymca Of Greater New York @ Ymca After School Ps165
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
234 West 109th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(917) 531-7347
Henry Street Settlement INC. @ Jacob Riis Cornerstone Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Henry Street Settlement Inc. is highly regarded as a comprehensive community center offering programs for multiple age groups including afterschool care and summer camps. Parents praise the caring, understanding staff and recommend the facility for its quality services, affordability, and positive environment for children.

caring and sympathetic staffaffordable programspositive environment for children
Address
80 Avenue D, New York, NY
Phone
(646) 449-0399
Chinatown Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
35 Division Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Your Kids, Our Kids I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
30 West 15 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Henry Street Settlement Dcc #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Henry Street Settlement DCC #3 is a well-regarded community facility that parents praise for caring staff and positive environments. Reviews highlight excellent service across multiple programs including afterschool care, summer camp, and community services. The organization has a strong historical legacy and serves diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.

caring and understanding staffpositive environment for childrenaffordable programming
Address
710 East 9 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rena Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

RENA DAY CARE CENTER receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, positive learning environment, and strong child development outcomes. Multiple families express reluctance to leave the center upon graduation.

Kind and caring staffnurturing environmentattentive to children's needs
Address
639 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Chinatown Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
35 Division Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Roosevelt Island Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4 River Road, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Union Theological Seminary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

These reviews are not about daycare services but rather about Union Theological Seminary's graduate theological education program. Reviewers praise the institution's academic excellence, theological instruction, and spiritual formation, describing it as transformative and among the best in its field.

Excellent scholarshiptransformative educationoutstanding faculty and theologians
Address
3041 Broadway, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Saratoga Regional Young Men'S Christian Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the facility's amenities, staff friendliness, and overall value. Members appreciate the variety of equipment, classes, and wellness services available.

Beautiful and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffvariety of fitness equipment and amenities (pool
Address
221 Jones Road, Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone
(518) 429-8198
Saratoga Regional Young Men'S Christian Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Note: The reviews provided are for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the facility's amenities, cleanliness, and staff expertise. Members highlight excellent fitness equipment, pools, yoga classes, and strong community support.

Beautiful facilityfriendly and knowledgeable staffvariety of amenities (pool
Address
310 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Phone
(518) 583-9622
Shooting Stars Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
609 Route 146a, Clifton Park, NY
Phone
(518) 371-2306
Kid'S Klub Pre School & Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Childtime as an exceptional daycare with deeply caring staff who treat children like family. The facility maintains high cleanliness and safety standards, provides excellent communication through daily updates and live camera access, and supports child development through structured learning and outdoor activities. Multiple parents drive significant distances to use this center despite closer alternatives.

Caring and nurturing staffstron
Address
3429 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY
Phone
(716) 831-0550
Noah'S Ark Progressive Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
38-29 213th Street, Bayside, NY
Phone
(718) 279-4251
Spotted Zebra Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Spotted Zebra Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated teachers and therapists who provide excellent support for child development, including specialized speech and motor skill services. However, two negative reviews express serious concerns about the owner/director's unprofessional conduct, including providing unsolicited medical advice and dismissive responses to parental concerns about their children's care.

Dedicated and well-trained teacherscompassionate and supportive staffspecialized therapy services
Address
26 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY
Phone
(518) 438-4800
Tlc Adventures In Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

TLC Adventures in Child Care has polarized reviews with 7 five-star ratings praising nurturing staff, learning activities, and communication, contrasted by 3 one-star reviews citing rudeness from director Erin and staff, poor handling of special needs children, and unresponsive management. The positive reviews emphasize teacher care and child development, while negative reviews focus on staff behavior and inclusion concerns.

Nurturing and caring teacherscompetitive
Address
200 Bram Park Place, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 227-4772
Children'S Home Of Jefferson County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the daycare's caring staff and focus on children's wellbeing, particularly for kids needing guidance and support. However, some reviewers question visibility of children at the facility, and former staff report concerns about management treatment of employees.

Friendly and helpful staffchildren are main focusnice building
Address
32735a County Route 29, Philadelphia, NY
Phone
(315) 778-8379
Milestones Early Childhood Center Of Ballston Spa, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3459r, Ballston Spa, NY
Phone
(518) 884-4868
Academy Of Little Leaders Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
145-88 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY
Phone
(718) 949-4742
Laugh & Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Laugh & Learn in Laurelton receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and positive impact on children's learning, behavior, and social skills. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Clean facilityprofessional and caring staffwarm family-oriented atmosphere
Address
228-23 Merrick Blvd., Laurelton, NY
Phone
(718) 525-5318
St. Bartholomen Community
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
109 East 50 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hope Day Care, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1828 South Ave, Syracuse, NY
Phone
(315) 299-4373
The Neighborhood Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Neighborhood Center in Utica receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and quality childcare for infants through school-age children. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with some having enrolled multiple generations of children.

Exceptional staff and teacherswelcoming environmentquality care for infants and young children
Address
624 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY
Phone
(315) 272-2600
Children'S Home Of Jefferson County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the staff's friendliness, helpfulness, and child-centered approach, noting the facility focuses on guiding children with care and compassion. However, some reviewers express concerns about staff treatment and management practices, while others question the center's actual operations and visibility.

friendly and helpful staffchild-focused careguidance for children needing support
Address
54 Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam, NY
Phone
(315) 992-4290
Expressions Educational & Cultural Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1068 E. 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 251-3662
Watertown Family Ymca, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

These reviews appear to be for a YMCA fitness facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained facility with modern equipment, welcoming staff, and diverse amenities including pools, saunas, and fitness classes. Nearly all reviewers rate it 5/5 stars and would recommend it.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern equipmentfriendly and helpful staff
Address
1351 Washington St, Watertown, NY
Phone
(315) 785-3780
Edith & Carl Marks Jewish Community House Of Bhrs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the Edith & Carl Marks Jewish Community House for its welcoming environment, professional staff, and diverse programming. Reviews highlight exceptional care across multiple departments including social skills classes, gymnastics, fitness, sports, and teen programs. The facility is noted for being clean, well-maintained, and fostering confidence and community among participants.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming atmospherediverse age-appropriate programs
Address
7802 Bay Pkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 943-6303
North Babylon Almost Home Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
80-90 Parliament Place, North Babylon, NY
Phone
(631) 620-7805

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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.