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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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Kidzlodge
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
47 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY
Phone
(518) 881-0055
Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Note: These reviews do not appear to be about the daycare facility itself, but rather about the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council's other services (Department of Aging, Public Assistance, child support). Reviews praise the organization's staff for being helpful, friendly, and efficient in processing services.

Helpful and responsive staffquick service with minimal wait timesknowledgeable employees
Address
116 Railroad Avenue, Mechanicville, NY
Phone
(518) 541-2754
Sunnyside Community Services @ Ps 150
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Sunnyside Community Services is highly praised for exceptional care coordination and home health services, particularly for elderly clients. Reviewers consistently highlight the professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine compassion of staff members across all levels. The facility also serves as a welcoming community space for meetings and gatherings.

Caring and professional staffresponsive case managersquick service delivery
Address
40-01 43rd Avenue, Sunnyside, NY
Phone
(718) 784-6173
Ymca Of Greater Ny
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The YMCA of Greater NY in Ridgewood receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the staff, facilities, and programs. Parents highlight exceptional care, attentive instructors, clean facilities, and diverse activities. Some concerns exist regarding management and facility crowding.

Caring and exceptional staffclean facilitiesdiverse classes and programs
Address
69-02 64th Street, Ridgewood, NY
Phone
(212) 912-2185
82nd Street Academics After School At T. R. C.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, NY
Phone
(718) 457-0429
World Class Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
12 Farr Lane, Queensbury, NY
Phone
(518) 812-0260
Ymca Of Kingston & Ulster
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents praise the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster for its recent facility renovations and strong community focus. Staff members are consistently described as helpful, caring, and welcoming. Youth programs, particularly swimming lessons and camps, receive excellent feedback for quality instruction and positive outcomes.

Recently renovated facilities with state-of-the-art poolknowledgeable and caring instructorsexcellent youth swimming programs
Address
31 Sunset Ridge, New Paltz, NY
Phone
(845) 256-4350
Teacher'S Pet Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Teacher's Pet Child Care Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and long-term care quality. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, educational preparation for kindergarten, and engaging activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report high satisfaction with the center's reliability and professionalism.

Warm and caring stafflow teacher turnoverstrong teacher-child relati
Address
2 East Village Green, Levittown, NY
Phone
(516) 731-3263
Aspira Of New York, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1111 Pugsley Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 822-2780
Tendercare Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Tendercare Child Center in Selkirk receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, caring teachers, and safe learning environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns about unprofessional conduct, insufficient staffing, and inadequate child care during their time at the facility.

attentive and caring stafffun and educational activitiessafe environment
Address
569 Elm Avenue, Selkirk, NY
Phone
(518) 478-0787
Family Ymca At Tarrytown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Family YMCA at Tarrytown operates as a children's care facility as of Fall 2023, with highly positive reviews praising the Early Learning Center. Parents highlight safe, clean facilities with loving teachers and convenient location. Reviews also praise the aquatic programs and gym facilities, though some note minor equipment and facility limitations.

Safe and clean facilityloving and nurturing teachersconvenient location
Address
45 S. Goodwin Avenue, Elmsford, NY
Phone
(914) 592-8962
Family Ymca At Tarrytown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Family YMCA at Tarrytown operates as a children's care facility as of Fall 2023. Parents praise the Early Learning Center for being safe, clean, with loving and nurturing teachers. The facility also offers aquatic programs with well-trained staff and certified instructors.

Safe and clean facilityloving and nurturing teachersconvenient location
Address
45 Ingham Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Phone
(914) 941-8300
Harmony School-Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Most parents praise Harmony School-Age Program highly, citing excellent staff and facilities like a new soccer field. However, at least one student reported experiencing racial bullying with inadequate school response. Reviews are mixed overall with strong positive feedback from satisfied families but serious concerns raised about safety and discrimination.

Excellent staffnew soccer field and bleacherspositive educational experience
Address
4050 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY
Phone
(585) 507-8126
The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Ps 60
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
91-02 88th Avenue, Woodhaven, NY
Phone
(718) 441-5046
Happy Dragon Children'S Learning Ctr II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Happy Dragon Children's Learning Center II receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise individual teachers for being sweet, responsible, and caring, with children enjoying attending. However, two parents report serious concerns about the director's behavior, including alleged physical punishment and lack of incident reporting.

Teachers described as sweet and responsibleattentive care for childrendirector accessibility
Address
143-30 Cherry Avenue, Flushing, NY
Phone
(718) 446-9021
Precious Moments After School #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Precious Moments for providing loving, attentive care with strong developmental learning outcomes. Families report long-term enrollment across multiple children, with children enthusiastic about attending daily. The director and staff are noted for personal relationships with families and individualized attention to each child.

Caring and patient staffstrong developmental progress (lettersnumbers
Address
61-28 Grand Ave., Maspeth, NY
Phone
(718) 416-1624
Community Life Center INC. Moravian Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Community Life Center Inc. Moravian HS receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about staff quality, child safety, and academic progress, but significant concerns from others about staff vetting at the 153rd Street location, communication issues, incident reporting, and enrollment processes.

Caring and amazing staffchild safetyacademic learning and development
Address
200 East 127 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Community Life Center Adair House Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Community Life Center Adair House HS receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about staff quality, child safety, and academic development, but significant concerns raised about staff selection at the 153rd Street location, lack of communication regarding incidents, and unprofessional enrollment practices.

Caring and attentive staffchild safety and well-beingacademic learning and development
Address
23 West 124 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Community Life Center St.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Community Life Center St. has mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about staff quality, child safety, and academic progress, particularly at the Mt. Morris location. However, multiple parents report serious concerns about the 153rd Street location, including staff quality issues, poor communication, lack of incident reporting, and unprofessional enrollment practices.

Staff quality and friendlinesschild safety and careacademic learning and development
Address
225 West 129 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
L.E.S.C Short Stat Dcc I/T
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This facility is a residential addiction treatment and recovery program, not a traditional daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with former residents and their families praising the program's effectiveness in supporting long-term sobriety and life transformation. Alumni report sustained recovery spanning decades, improved employment, housing, and family relationships.

Caring and supportive staffcomprehensive programs including vocational trainingclean facilities
Address
7 Gouverneur Slip East, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
E. Harlem C\Hs Bilingual Hs II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
30 East 111 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shining Stars Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4595 Enders Road, Manlius, NY
Phone
(315) 682-3257
Racker
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3226 Wilkins Road, Ithaca, NY
Phone
(607) 272-5891
St. Jude Community Center School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Note: These reviews are for the event venue/space at St. Jude Community Center, not the School Age Program daycare. Reviewers consistently praise the spacious, clean facility and highly commend director Jillian for her professionalism, flexibility, and exceptional customer service across various events.

Spacious and versatile venuecompetitive pricingclean facility
Address
409 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 774-6036
Lydia'S Lullaby Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
213 Cannon St., Syracuse, NY
Phone
(315) 471-4750
Chautauqua Opportunities, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. is a center-based daycare in Brocton, New York with a 3.7/5 Google rating. Reviews are mixed, with one positive comment about staff treating people well, while other reviewers appear to have confused the facility with other businesses or services located in the same building, or had negative experiences with assistance services.

Staff treated people wellhelpful staff
Address
138 W Main St, Brocton, NY
Phone
(716) 792-2130
Aspira Of New York INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2060 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 404-4934
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
916 Eagle Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 664-4796
Ymca Of Kingston & Ulster County
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents praise the YMCA's recent facility renovations and strong community focus. Staff members are consistently highlighted as friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. The center offers quality youth programming including swimming lessons, camps, and various enrichment activities.

Newly renovated facilities including state-of-the-art poolfriendly and supportive staffquality swimming instruction and youth programs
Address
945 Morton Boulevard, Kingston, NY
Phone
(845) 338-3810
Grace Above & Beyond
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
23 Cedar Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY
Phone
(516) 798-1122

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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.