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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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The Children'S Place Of Buffalo And Erie County, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews primarily address social services office operations rather than childcare services. Staff professionalism and patience receive praise, though facility operations, efficiency, and communication are frequent complaints.

Professional and patient staff memberskind and compassionate caseworkersefficient check-in process
Address
77 West Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 858-7540
Chittenango Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Chittenango Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families highlighting excellent communication, caring staff, and a welcoming environment, but serious concerns raised by other parents regarding staff capability, racial discrimination, safety incidents, and aggressive payment collection practices.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsreasonable rates for some families
Address
208 Tuscarora Rd, Chittenango, NY
Phone
(315) 687-7962
Celebration Childrens Center Of Canastota INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Celebration Childrens Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, attentive staff and child development. However, negative reviews cite significant operational issues including frequent late openings, unexpected closures, inconsistent reimbursement policies, high staff turnover, and concerns about leadership.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and growthclean facility
Address
206 Wilson Ave, Canastota, NY
Phone
(315) 697-8680
New Generation Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2597 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 941-0404
Sports & Arts In Schools Foundation @ Collaborative Arts Ms
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with most praising the school's activities, cleanliness, and supportive environment. Students highlight frequent trips, outdoor time, and arts programming. One student reported safety concerns including physical altercations, though noted teacher improvements.

Active daily programmingclean facilitiesvariety of activities and trips
Address
145-00 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kidsnett Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
19 Perlman Drive, Spring Valley, NY
Phone
(845) 290-0411
Honeybee Childcare Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2 Faith Circle, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 214-0402
Honeybee Child Care Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
7 Nassau Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 214-0402
Pooh'S Corner, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Pooh's Corner receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising caring staff, good communication, and child development support. However, recent reviews cite management issues including sudden staff terminations, last-minute closures, and families being asked to leave with little notice.

Caring and supportive staffstrong communication with parentschild development and early intervention support
Address
500 Balltown Rd, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 370-7333
Little Minds Montessori Lynbrook INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Minds Montessori Lynbrook receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the Montessori approach, individualized attention, staff care, and child development outcomes, while negative reviews cite cleanliness concerns, inadequate staffing ratios, inconsistent management communication, and frequent illness among children.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong Montessori philosophy implementation
Address
180 Denton Avenue, Lynbrook, NY
Phone
(516) 612-4811
Wee Friends Too INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Wee Friends Too Inc. has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised sweet teachers and fun activities, while four parents reported serious concerns including unprofessional and disrespectful staff, poor hygiene, lack of diversity awareness, and high costs.

Sweet and engaging teachersfun activities for children
Address
2600 Regent Place, Bellmore, NY
Phone
(516) 781-8800
Hilton Community Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Hilton Community Childcare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring and wonderful staff, but serious concerns raised about supervision and customer service. Some parents report excellent experiences with their children enjoying the program, while others describe inadequate childcare supervision and poor handling of enrollment situations.

caring and wonderful teacherschildren enjoy attendingaccommodating staff
Address
59 Henry Street, Hilton, NY
Phone
(585) 392-5060
Ymca Of Central And Northern Westchester
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise the staff, atmosphere, and pricing, but several report concerns about class quality, facility conditions, customer service responsiveness, and alleged discriminatory behavior from some staff members.

Great staff and atmospherefriendly servicegood pricing
Address
173 June Road, North Salem, NY
Phone
(914) 276-2398
Ymca Of Central And Northern Weschester, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester in Scarsdale receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere, and reasonable pricing, but several report significant issues including poor communication, inadequate class instruction, cleanliness concerns, and claims of discriminatory treatment.

friendly and pleasant staffgood atmospherereasonable pricing
Address
61 Seely Place, Scarsdale, NY
Phone
(914) 949-8030
Little Years Daycare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Years Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Parents with positive experiences praise the caring staff, educational programs, potty training support, and affordable pricing. However, several parents reported serious concerns about infant care quality, staff engagement, safety practices, and director professionalism.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong educational curriculum especially in pre-Kpotty training assistance
Address
One Skyline Drive, Hawthorne, NY
Phone
(914) 347-7682
Alphabet Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Alphabet Tree receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the clean facilities, enrichment activities, caring staff, and owner Joanne's flexibility and family-like atmosphere. However, four parents report serious concerns including inadequate staffing, dismissive ownership, inappropriate diagnostic suggestions outside professional scope, alleged safety incidents with lack of transparency, and poor quality care for older children.

Clean facilitiesenrichme
Address
139 Western Avenue, Marlboro, NY
Phone
(845) 236-3951
White Plains Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

White Plains Family YMCA receives mostly positive reviews for its swim instruction programs and staff professionalism. Parents praise patient instructors, clean facilities, and helpful management. However, some parents report communication challenges and maintenance issues during peak times.

Patient and skilled swim instructorsfriendly and professional staffclean facilities
Address
250 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY
Phone
(914) 949-8030
Ymca Of Central And Northern Westchester, N.Y., INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise the staff friendliness and atmosphere, but several report concerns about class quality, instructor attitudes, communication responsiveness, and facility maintenance. Notable issues include discriminatory behavior allegations, inadequate class instruction, and poor phone accessibility.

friendly and pleasant staffgood atmospherecompetitive pricing
Address
110 Primrose Street, Lincolndale, NY
Phone
(914) 804-3017
Kurious Kids Childcare & Play Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kurious Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's care, expertise, and ability to help children prepare for kindergarten. However, a few negative reviews cite concerns about handling of crying babies and customer service conflicts. The facility offers early hours, meals, and structured learning programs.

caring and welcoming staffchildren learn and develop wellgood UPK program preparation for kindergarten
Address
33 West State Street, Binghamton, NY
Phone
(607) 723-0905
Kurious Kids Childcare & Play Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kurious Kids receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for staff quality, child development, and the UPK program. However, two recent negative reviews cite concerns about infant care capabilities and alleged dismissive treatment of parental inquiries.

Caring and friendly staffchild learning and developmentUPK program preparation for kindergarten
Address
41 West State Street, Binghamton, NY
Phone
(607) 723-0905
Tremont Monterey, Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Tremont Monterey receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean environment, and family-like atmosphere that helped their children thrive. Five other parents report serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, physical abuse allegations, poor facility conditions, and toxic workplace culture.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facilities
Address
1600 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, NY
Phone
(718) 466-6700
Childrens Arts & Science Workshops
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
360 West 230th Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
(646) 854-6434
New York Junior Tennis League, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

NYJTL is a highly-regarded free community tennis program in the Bronx that serves children of all skill levels. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable, patient, and caring coaches who provide individual attention and help develop both tennis skills and life skills like sportsmanship and kindness. The program is noted for its accessibility and inclusive approach to serving diverse families across the city.

Free programknowledgeable and patient coachesinclusive for all skill levels and backgrounds
Address
3040 Robert Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8185
New York Junior Tennis & Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise NYJTL as an excellent free community tennis program that is inclusive and accessible to children of all skill levels and backgrounds. Coaches are consistently described as knowledgeable, patient, kind, and dedicated to individual student development. The program is credited with teaching not just tennis skills but also sportsmanship, kindness, and behavioral lessons over many years.

Free programinclusive and accessible to all backgroundsknowledgeable and patient coaches
Address
1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(347) 417-8185
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Is 025 Adrien Block
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise and strong criticism. Positive reviews highlight caring staff and a good learning environment, while negative reviews cite unprofessional administration, unsafe conditions, lack of patience with young children, and unequal treatment.

Caring and wonderful staffgood learning environmentteachers who care about children's development
Address
34-65 192nd Street, Flushing, NY
Phone
(718) 456-5437
Children'S Arts & Science Workshops @Ps 115
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
586 West 177th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 923-7766
Children'S Art & Science Workshops, INC, @ Ps 18
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
4124 9th Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 923-7766
Vanderbilt Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

This listing appears to be for a YMCA hostel/accommodation facility in Midtown Manhattan, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the budget-friendly pricing, cleanliness, central location near Times Square and Grand Central, and access to gym and pool facilities. Guests acknowledge small rooms as a trade-off for affordable NYC accommodation.

Budget-friendly pricingclean rooms and common areasprime Midtown location close to attractions and transit
Address
224 East 47th Street, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 912-2522
Ymca Of Central And Northern Westchester
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester in Mahopac receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Parents praise the staff, atmosphere, and pricing, but several express concerns about class quality, staff attentiveness, facility conditions, and customer service responsiveness.

Friendly and great staffpositive atmospheregood prices
Address
390 Austin Rd., Mahopac, NY
Phone
(914) 276-2398
Footsteps To Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
265 Coram/Mount Sinai Rd, Coram, NY
Phone
(631) 732-2323

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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.