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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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Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5960 Main Street, Glenfield, NY
Phone
(315) 348-2620
Genesis Homes Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviews are mixed and largely unclear regarding daycare quality. Many comments appear to reference the housing development rather than childcare services. Limited specific feedback about actual daycare operations, curriculum, or child care quality.

AffordableWell-designed facilitySecurity
Address
330 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
H.E.L.P I Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

H.E.L.P I Day Care is part of a family shelter facility in Brooklyn that provides housing, daycare, and support services. Parents praise the cleanliness, caring staff, and welcoming environment. The facility serves homeless families and those in need of temporary housing while they work toward permanent solutions.

clean facilitygreat teachers and staffwelcoming environment
Address
515 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ring Around The Rosie Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Ring Around the Rosie Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the school for excellent care, learning outcomes, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing. However, multiple recent reviews report serious concerns about staff behavior, including alleged physical aggression, yelling at children, poor hygiene practices, and locked-door policies.

Clean facilityreasonable pricingUPK program is free
Address
7104 13 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Family Ymca At Tarrytown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Family YMCA at Tarrytown operates as a children's care facility as of Fall 2023 and receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the safe, clean facility with loving teachers and convenient location. The facility also offers aquatic programs with certified staff.

Safe and clean facilityloving and nurturing teachersconvenient location
Address
103 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
Phone
(914) 631-4807
Catalpa Ymca Early Chilhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents praise the Catalpa YMCA Early Childhood Program for its caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. The program is noted for going above and beyond in staff care and creating a welcoming family atmosphere. Some concerns include higher pricing and occasional management issues.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesengaging daily activities
Address
69-02 64 Street, Ridgewood, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tt Child Care Learning Center Of North Greenbush
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

TT Child Care Learning Center of North Greenbush receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, engaged staff, educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates and apps. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor tour experiences, waitlist management issues, understaffing, unsupervised children, and regulatory fines.

Clean facilitycaring and friendly staffage-appropriate activities
Address
325 Jordan Road, Troy, NY
Phone
(518) 283-8263
University At Buffalo Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

University at Buffalo Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the quality of classroom teachers, clean facilities, and focus on social-emotional learning. However, two parents expressed significant dissatisfaction with administrative responsiveness and professionalism, despite acknowledging good classroom instruction.

Attentive and caring teachersclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong nutrition program
Address
100 St. Rita'S Lane, Amherst, NY
Phone
(716) 645-6509
Mount St. Mary Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Mount St. Mary Day Care receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some long-term parents who highlight exceptional care, staff warmth, and specialized attention to children's needs like food allergies. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor communication, inadequate child treatment, and issues with younger age groups.

Loving and attentive staffexcellent allergy management and accommodationstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
855 Englewood Ave., Tonawanda, NY
Phone
(716) 877-3464
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Buffalo, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
282 Babcock Street, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 822-0034
La Fuerza Unida, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

LA FUERZA UNIDA, INC. receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff quality and after-school/summer programs as valuable community resources. However, multiple parents report unprofessional and rude customer service.

Great staffafter-school and summer programsvaluable community resource
Address
1 Dosoris Ln. & Forest Ave., Glen Cove, NY
Phone
(516) 759-0788
Bambi Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
300 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 771-1603
Bambi Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
223 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 771-1603
Big Bird'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Big Bird's Playhouse receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and positive developmental outcomes. Children reportedly feel safe, comfortable, and excited to attend daily.

Warm and attentive staffindividualized attention to each child's needs and learning stylepatient handling of separation anxiety and behavioral challenges
Address
1859 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 982-0550
Jewish Community Center Cornerstone-Richmond Terrace
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

This Staten Island daycare center has mixed reviews, with parents praising recent renovations and the quality of staff. However, several parents expressed concerns about facility maintenance, parking availability, and the surrounding neighborhood.

Recent renovationsnice appearancegood staff
Address
71 Jersey Street, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 981-9001
Childtime Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
2052 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY
Phone
(585) 377-4490
Childtime Children'S Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents are divided on this daycare. Most recent positive reviews praise the caring staff, educational focus, and healthy meals, while critical reviews cite outdated facilities, poor maintenance, disorganization, high staff turnover, and safety concerns that don't justify the premium pricing.

Caring and attentive staffeducational curriculumhealthy meal options with fresh produce
Address
896 Calkins Rd, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 334-8044
Kidz Korner Of Scarsdale
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kidz Korner receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, educational programs, and convenient hours. However, some parents express serious concerns about staff attentiveness, teacher turnover, staffing ratios, and communication issues.

Friendly and caring staffeducational and culturally diverse curriculumextended hours of operation
Address
777 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY
Phone
(914) 472-2750
Tot Spot III Child-Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Tot Spot III receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families who commend the engaged, stable staff and enriching activities for children. However, recent reviews highlight serious concerns about management changes, staff communication inconsistencies, administrative issues, and inadequate supervision incidents.

Experienced and stable staff with high retentionchildren enjoy attendingengaging learning activities
Address
1045 Brixton Drive, Macedon, NY
Phone
(315) 986-0975
Literacy West Ny, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
1 King Street, Belfast, NY
Phone
(716) 244-8355
Wee Care At Labor Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Wee Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, communication, and affordability. However, one parent raised serious concerns about secondhand smoke exposure from staff and visitors smoking throughout the facility and playground.

Caring and responsive staffexcellent parent communication via Procare appsecure location with state building guard
Address
1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY
Phone
(518) 485-7591
Future Faces Child Care -Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Future Faces Child Care receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the warm, engaged staff and positive learning environment. However, two parents expressed strong dissatisfaction without providing specific details. The facility appears to work well for many families, particularly in early childhood and UPK programs.

Warm and friendly staffengaging activitieschildren make friends
Address
760 Hooper Rd, Endwell, NY
Phone
(607) 484-0184
Future Faces Child Care - Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Future Faces receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the warm, engaging staff and quality of care. However, two parents expressed strong dissatisfaction without providing specific details. The majority of reviewers highlight positive experiences with teacher engagement, child development, and reasonable pricing.

warm and friendly staffteachers keep children engagedchildren make friends
Address
800 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY
Phone
(607) 748-3530
Tender Tots Decatur LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise Tender Tots for its caring staff, clean facilities, and educational activities. Multiple reviewers highlight the positive impact of the new director (Ms. G) and secretary (Ms. Jefferson) in improving the center's environment. Parents appreciate daily updates, communication through apps/photos, and report their children are learning, reaching milestones early, and happy to attend.

Caring and friendly staffclean facilitieseducational a
Address
3322 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 324-1052
Sunshine Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Sunshine Learning Center receives mixed reviews with a stark divide between experiences. Positive reviews praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, and educational quality, while negative reviews cite unprofessional staff, poor facility conditions, inadequate curriculum, lack of communication, and safety concerns.

nurturing and safe environmentdedicated and caring staffgood for early childhood education (3k program)
Address
0 Linden Bouvelard, Saint Albans, NY
Phone
(718) 525-2154
Mount St. Mary'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Mount St. Mary's Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some long-term parents who highlight caring staff and effective allergy management, but serious concerns from others regarding communication, treatment of children, and suitability for toddlers.

Loving and attentive staffexcellent allergy accommodation and managementstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5310 Military Road, Lewiston, NY
Phone
(716) 297-8759
Brookhaven Country Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Brookhaven Country Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and grandparents. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff—particularly teachers like Miss Nicole, Ms. Tracy, and Ms. Kelley—for creating a nurturing, fun learning environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The facility offers outdoor activities, swim lessons, and a spacious campus that parents describe as family-friendly.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong teacher-student relationshipsoutdoor activities
Address
79 Long Island Avenue, Yaphank, NY
Phone
(631) 924-4033
St. Nicks Alliance @ Ps 18
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

St. Nicks Alliance @ PS 18 receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising staff professionalism, care quality, and responsive communication. While the facility appears to provide home care and workforce support services in addition to daycare, all available reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting individual staff members' compassion and dedication.

Professional and patient staffresponsive communicationquality care
Address
101 Maujer Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(347) 554-1079
St. Nicks Alliance Corp-Ps:147
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

St. Nicks Alliance Corp is a home care and workforce development agency (not a traditional daycare) with exceptional ratings. Parents and clients consistently praise the professionalism, compassion, and reliability of staff across all departments, with particular mention of coordinators, home attendants, and management.

Staff professionalism and compassionresponsive communicationreliable timely payments
Address
325 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 388-5454
Sunshine Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Sunshine Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, and educational quality, while negative reviews cite unprofessional staff, poor facility conditions, ineffective curriculum, and safety concerns including lack of communication and incident reporting.

Nurturing and safe environmentdedicated and caring staffbeautiful facilities
Address
201-04 Linden Boulevard, Saint Albans, 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.