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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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Salmon River Children'S Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents who provided substantive reviews praise Salmon River Children's Corner for its caring staff, good security measures, and support for children with special needs. The facility has maintained positive relationships with families over extended periods. Two reviews appear to be spam or non-substantive.

Good staffstrong securityspecial needs support
Address
637 County Route 1, Fort Covington, NY
Phone
(518) 354-2419
Little People Daycare Of Ny INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little People Daycare of NY Inc receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and family-oriented environment led by Ms. Gillian and her staff. Most reviewers highlight the warm atmosphere, good educational strategies, and children's happiness attending the center. One parent reported a negative experience with the owner's unprofessionalism regarding receipts and communication, though they praised individual staff members.

caring and warm environmentstaff goes above and beyondchildren feel safe and happy
Address
216-2 137th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY
Phone
(347) 626-7221
Lost Battalion Hall
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Lost Battalion Hall is a recreation center (not a traditional daycare) in Rego Park with mixed feedback. Parents praise the friendly staff, affordable membership, and variety of facilities including gym equipment, pools, basketball courts, and programs for multiple age groups. However, concerns exist about aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, and equipment wear.

Courteous and friendly staffaffordable membership feeswell-maintained grounds
Address
93-29 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY
Phone
(718) 263-1163
Chinatown Ymca Cornerstone @ Two Bridges C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents describe Chinatown YMCA Cornerstone as a hidden gem offering free programs for kids and teens. Most reviewers praise the facility as supportive and fun, though a small number gave negative ratings without specific details.

Free programssupportive stafffun environment
Address
286 South Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 385-9352
Scan-Ny Volunteer Parent Assoc. @Jhs 45
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

A few reviewers highlight the supportive nature of the case workers and staffing, with one parent stating the services helped them recover and get their life back on track. Another review appears to be irrelevant spam listing cereal products. Positive feedback emphasizes the commitment to helping families, though no specific details about childcare activities or facilities are provided.

supportive case workershelpful staffingcommitment to helping families
Address
2351 1st Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 426-2000
Little People'S Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little People's Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, caring environment and dedicated staff, particularly Ms. Gillian. Most reviews highlight child safety, happiness, and educational support. One parent raised concerns about the owner's professionalism and inconsistent receipt practices.

Warm and caring environmentstaff goes above and beyondchild safety and happiness
Address
208 Jamaica Ave, Medford, NY
Phone
(631) 289-7493
Youth Enrichment Services, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Youth Enrichment Services receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the friendly staff, engaging activities, and quality care provided at their summer camps and after-school programs. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving a staff member taking their 5-year-old's shoe as collateral for a pencil, citing poor communication, understaffing, and disorganization as concerns.

Friendly and caring staffengaging activities and
Address
393 Brook Avenue, Bay Shore, NY
Phone
(631) 587-5172
Hansteps
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Feedback for Hansteps is mixed, with some parents highlighting affordable, hands-on care that supports academic growth, while others report serious safety and professionalism concerns. Specific complaints include unprofessional ownership, inappropriate physical contact by staff, and a lack of security cameras. Conversely, positive experiences mention patient providers and a family-friendly after-school environment.

affordable programshands-on helppatient and compassionate staff
Address
618 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 350-5977
Ymca Of The Greater Tri - Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley in Oneida receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and variety of programs including aquatics, fitness classes, and recreational activities for families.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean pool and locker roomsdiverse program offerings (swim lessons
Address
436 Seneca Street, Oneida, NY
Phone
(315) 363-7788
Hansteps Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent praises the staff's patience and the program's effectiveness in helping a child reach grade-level reading, while another describes the after-school setting as family-friendly. Conversely, a separate review cites serious safety concerns, including unprofessional conduct, inappropriate physical contact with a child, and a lack of surveillance cameras. Despite these severe allegations, the overall rating reflects a mix of high satisfaction and critical safety issues.

patient staffcompassionate caregiversaffordable programs
Address
110 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(646) 932-4778
All Children'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

All Children's Child Care in Astoria receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the welcoming staff, strong teacher-child ratios, organized classrooms, and creative learning environment. Parents particularly appreciate daily photo updates and responsive communication from management.

friendly and caring staffgood teacher-child ratiosorganized classrooms
Address
35-01 24 Street, Astoria, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mona Prep Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents are divided in their experiences at Mona Prep Day Care. Most reviewers praise the caring, loving staff and family-like environment, particularly highlighting strong teacher-student relationships. However, some parents report inadequate support for children with special needs and concerns about staff professionalism and treatment of children.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentstrong teacher-student relationships
Address
144-14 223 Street, Springfield Gardens, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Mary'S Hospital&Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

St. Mary's Hospital & Children's center in Bayside receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers praising the caring and skilled staff, clean facilities, and quality care for children with special needs and preschool programs. Parents and volunteers consistently highlight the nurturing environment, therapeutic services including music therapy, and strong developmental outcomes for children. The facility is noted for its compassionate approach to patient and family

Address
29-01 216 Street, Bayside, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Positive Beginnings #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Positive Beginnings receives mostly high praise from parents who report happy, well-cared-for children and professional, attentive staff. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate support for children with autism spectrum disorder and hygiene issues including lice and bedbugs.

Friendly and attentive staffprofessional teachers and therapistschildren are happy and progress well
Address
182-69 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jamaica Sda/Busy Bee Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Busy Bee Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. All reviews highlight the professionalism, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere that gives parents peace of mind. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including speech and academic improvements.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained classroomsstrong academic and social development
Address
88-28 163 Street, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pauline Brown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Pauline Brown receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, home-like environment, and individualized attention. However, a minority of parents reported negative experiences regarding staff attitudes and inadequate support for children with autism.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming environment that feels like homegood for children with special needs (per some reviews)
Address
241-15 North Conduit Avenue, Rosedale, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Francis Grace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Francis Grace Day Care has a strong reputation built over 20+ years, with most parents praising the warm, nurturing environment, professional staff, and academic foundation provided. However, one parent raised serious concerns about safety, bullying, inadequate incident reporting, and prioritization of finances over child welfare.

Warm and welcoming environmentprofessional and kind stafflong-standing establishment (20+ years)
Address
130-20 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hermy'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

These reviews appear to be for a restaurant/bar called Social Corner, not a daycare center. There is a significant data mismatch - the reviews discuss dining, drinks, entertainment, and hospitality service rather than childcare.

None applicable to daycare services
Address
243-24 Merrick Boulevard, Rosedale, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Laurelton Springfield Com Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise the warm, caring environment and dedicated staff, particularly Ms. Gillian/Jillian, noting that children are safe, happy, and engaged. One parent raised concerns about the owner's unprofessional conduct regarding receipt handling and communication style, though they commended individual staff members.

Caring and warm staffchild safetychildren enjoy attending
Address
216-02 137 Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Children'S Service
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Jackson Children's Service receives mixed reviews with strong praise for special needs support but significant complaints about Early Intervention service coordination and basic services. Parents with developmental concerns report excellent staff care and progress, while others experienced unprofessional coordination, lack of communication, inadequate infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals.

Knowledgeable staff in special needs carenurturing environmentcaring and professional staff
Address
88-23 31 Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Development&Children'S Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Jackson Development & Children's Services receives mixed reviews. Parents with children in the center-based program praise the staff's expertise with special needs children and caring approach. However, parents using Early Intervention services report inadequate service coordination, poor communication, lack of documentation, and failure to advocate for families' needs.

Knowledgeable staff in special needs educationcaring and professional staffprincipal goes abov
Address
31-36 88 Street, East Elmhurst, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Castleton Hill Moravian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent reports a negative experience involving unkind teachers and physical roughhousing, while others highlight the supportive staff and positive learning outcomes for their children across various program levels.

supportive and helpful teacherskind staffimportant learning outcomes
Address
1657 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kristen Centers, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent highlights the friendly staff, clean facility, and engaging monthly themes that keep their child eager to attend. Another parent reports a negative experience involving shoddy business practices, specifically citing the delayed cashing of a deposit check over six months later.

friendly staffclean facilityenriching monthly themes
Address
629 Lucas Ave Ext, Hurley, NY
Phone
(845) 340-8515
Red Door Childcare Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent notes that their daughter enjoys the staff and does not want to leave at the end of the day, while another highlights the director's attentiveness and professionalism. A third review offers only a brief positive comment without further detail.

Staff engagementteacher qualitydirector attentiveness
Address
535 So. Franklin St., Hempstead, NY
Phone
(516) 385-2323
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Tutor Time East Rockaway receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, caring staff, strong developmental outcomes for children, and useful in-app camera system for monitoring. One parent reported a serious incident involving rough handling by a specific teacher, which represents a significant safety concern.

Warm and caring staff who know children wellstrong child development and learning outcomesin-app camera system for real-time mo
Address
131 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY
Phone
(516) 596-1010
Building Blocks Child Care & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Building Blocks has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, child development, daily communication, and safety practices. Negative reviews describe inattentive supervision leading to injuries, harsh discipline, inadequate teacher qualifications, poor customer service, and deposit refund issues.

Loving and attentive staffchildren eager to attenddaily photo updates via app
Address
58 N Pawling St, Hagaman, NY
Phone
(518) 842-2646
Yeled V' Yalda Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Yeled v'Yalda HS receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about service quality and staff credibility. While some parents praise the facility's fitness center, staff, and Early Intervention Program, others report serious issues including inadequate therapist training, identity discrepancies, lack of cleanliness, and questionable billing practices.

Fitness centerEarly Intervention Program therapists and coordinatorsfriendly staff
Address
5110 18 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tompkins Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent describes the center as awesome and recommends it for children from pre-K through 5th grade. Another reviewer notes the staff are kind and caring, highlighting specific outdoor activities such as gardening and tennis.

Kind and caring staffincluding the director and janitordiverse outdoor activities like planting and tennis
Address
730 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Yeled v'Yalda receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents praise the staff, fitness facilities, and Early Intervention Program services, others report serious concerns about ABA therapy quality, staff training, cleanliness, pricing, and administrative practices.

Fitness centerEarly Intervention Program therapists and coordinatorsstaff quality
Address
600 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Yeled v'Yalda HS receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents praise the staff, fitness facilities, and Early Intervention Program services, others report serious concerns about ABA therapy quality, staff training, cleanliness, and administrative practices.

Fitness centerEarly Intervention Program therapists and coordinatorsfriendly staff
Address
1601 42 Street, Brooklyn, 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.