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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 Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Ps 153
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and learning environment, while negative reviewers cite unprofessional management, safety concerns, lack of patience with children, and unequal treatment of families.

Caring and wonderful staffgreat teacherssupportive learning environment
Address
60-02 60th Lane, Maspeth, NY
Phone
(718) 456-5437
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Ps 164 Queens Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with significant quality concerns. Positive reviewers praise the staff and care, while negative reviewers report unprofessional management, unsafe environments, poor teaching practices, and unequal treatment.

Caring staffwonderful teacherssupportive environment for child development
Address
138-01 77th Avenue, Flushing, NY
Phone
(718) 544-1083
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Ps/Is 87q
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise the staff, caring approach, and learning environment. Negative reviews cite unprofessional administration, unsafe conditions, lack of patience with young children, unequal treatment, and insufficient food.

Wonderful and great staffcaring about children's developmentgood learning environment
Address
67-54 80th Street, Middle Village, NY
Phone
(718) 456-5437
The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong praise and strong criticism. Positive reviewers commend the staff and care quality, while negative reviewers report unprofessional management, unsafe environments, lack of patience with children, and unequal treatment.

Wonderful and caring staffgreat teacherschildren's growth and development prioritized
Address
87-49 87th Street, Woodhaven, NY
Phone
(718) 847-3904
The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are extremely polarized. Positive reviews praise the caring staff and learning environment. Negative reviews cite unprofessional administration, safety concerns, lack of patience with children, and unequal treatment.

caring and wonderful stafffocuses on children's development and growthgood teachers
Address
101-60 92nd Street, Ozone Park, NY
Phone
(718) 456-5437
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Ps 88
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with equal numbers of 5-star and 1-star ratings. Positive reviews praise the caring staff and learning environment, while negative reviews cite unprofessional administration, poor classroom management, unsafe conditions, and discriminatory treatment toward staff of color.

caring and wonderful staffgreat teachersfocus on children's growth and development
Address
60-85 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, NY
Phone
(718) 821-8121
Children'S Arts & Science Workshops, INC @ Ps 178 Ellwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
178 Ellwood St, New York, NY
Phone
(212) 569-0389
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ Ps 68
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and learning environment, while negative reviewers cite unprofessional administration, safety concerns, lack of patience with young children, and unequal treatment.

Caring staffwonderful teacherssupportive environment
Address
59-09 Saint Felix Avenue, Queens, NY
Phone
(718) 821-7246
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council @ P.S. 239
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews are highly polarized with strong opinions on both sides. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and quality learning environment, while negative reviewers report unprofessional administration, poor classroom management, safety concerns, and inadequate resources.

caring staffwonderful teachersquality learning environment
Address
17-15 Weirfield Street, Ridgewood, NY
Phone
(718) 456-5437
New York Junior Tennis League P.S. 009k
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise NYJTL as an excellent, free community tennis program that is inclusive and accessible to all children regardless of skill level or background. Coaches are described as knowledgeable, patient, kind, and invested in individual student development. The program is credited with fostering long-term commitment to tennis, building community, and providing broader life skills beyond sports.

Free programinclusive and accessible to all skill levelsknowledgeable and patient coaches
Address
80 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 622-3260
New York Junior Tennis League
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise NYJTL as an excellent, free community tennis program that serves children of all skill levels. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable, patient, and caring coaches who provide quality instruction while fostering a love of the sport and teaching valuable life skills. The program is noted for its accessibility and inclusivity across diverse backgrounds.

Free enrollmentknowledgeable coachespatient instruction
Address
228 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 375-7635
Honeybee Child Care Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
42 Hagan Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 214-0402
Phipps Community Development Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1825 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY
Phone
(917) 566-7963
The Children'S Nest Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive experience, while four parents report aggressive discipline practices, poor communication, isolation of children, missing items, and difficulty reaching the facility during emergencies.

Patient and kind staffstrong language and academic developmentbeautiful ceremonies and graduations
Address
2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY
Phone
(516) 867-7404
Candy Land Day Care Of Wny, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents overwhelmingly praise Candy Land Day Care for its caring, family-like environment and experienced staff led by owners Connie and Sam. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from structured learning programs, activities, and individualized attention. Multiple families have used the center for many years and report feeling deeply connected to the staff.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentsmooth transitions for children
Address
14 Center Road, West Seneca, NY
Phone
(716) 821-0510
Chautauqua Opportunities, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1135 N Main St, Jamestown, NY
Phone
(716) 661-9430
Viking Child Care Center At Hudson Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parent reviews are mixed, ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents report their children are happy and well-cared for with good food and activities, others express serious concerns about inconsistent treatment of children, staff disrespect, high teacher turnover, and inflexible late pickup policies.

Child happinessgood foodvariety of activities
Address
180 Williams Road, Troy, NY
Phone
(518) 629-4506
Farmingdale Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
101 Albany Avenue, North Massapequa, NY
Phone
(516) 752-6652
Step By Step Early Childhood Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Step by Step Early Childhood Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the facility's professionalism, cleanliness, staff care, and children's academic advancement, while four parents report serious concerns including alleged mishandling of children, inadequate supervision, injuries, and poor adjustment support.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic results
Address
1163 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
(718) 922-6366
Lil Gems Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Lil Gems Childcare Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small business atmosphere, personalized care, attentive staff who treat children like family, and children meeting or exceeding developmental milestones. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff management practices and reports of adults screaming at children.

convenient locationsmall business providing personalized careattentive and caring staff
Address
1692 Duanesburg Road, Duanesburg, NY
Phone
(518) 357-4367
Uau-United Activities Unlimited INC. P.S. 56
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

UAU-United Activities Unlimited Inc. P.S. 56 receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the youth employment and enrichment programs, highlighting helpful staff and good career development opportunities. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about unprofessional communication, billing issues, unresponsiveness, and organizational problems.

Engaging youth programshelpful and supportive staffgood career pathway guidance
Address
250 Kramer Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Phone
(718) 285-7101
Little Tikes Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Tikes Day Care Center II receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, daily communication, and family-like environment, while four parents report management issues, poor staff attitudes, inadequate supervision, hygiene concerns, and problematic feeding practices.

Kind and caring stafffamily-like treatment of children30 years in business with long-term employees
Address
74 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 452-2627
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
601 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
(845) 568-6100
Fallone'S Funtime Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Fallone's Funtime Center for its caring, attentive staff and owner Bernice Fallone who creates a nurturing, educational environment. The facility offers comprehensive programming including academics, arts, music, and physical activities across multiple age groups from infants through pre-K. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, engaged, and experiencing significant developmental growth.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent-child relationshipsclean facility
Address
124 Whittier Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 594-2552
Fallone'S Recreational Hangout INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Fallone's Recreational Hangout for excellent staff care, strong curriculum, and engaging activities. The facility is noted for cleanliness, communication with parents, and an owner (Bernice) who is deeply invested in children's wellbeing. Multiple long-term families recommend the center highly despite higher pricing than competitors.

Caring and attentive staffcompassionate teachersclean facility
Address
124 Whittier Road, Rochester, NY
Phone
(585) 594-2552
Maple Leaf Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Maple Leaf Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff care, professionalism, and responsive management, particularly Director Raj. However, a minority of reviews cite serious concerns about understaffing, health/safety practices, administrative payroll issues, and customer service lapses.

Caring and professional staffresponsive directorsafe environment
Address
3509 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY
Phone
(518) 355-1334
Masonic Care Community Of New York
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Masonic Care Community of New York receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers praising the compassionate and caring staff who prioritize resident well-being. The facility features beautiful grounds, good amenities like parking and security, and is described as one of the best senior care communities in the area. One negative review cited poor customer service during a fingerprinting appointment.

Caring and compassionate staffbeautiful grounds and facilitiescomfortable rooms with nice views
Address
2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY
Phone
(315) 798-4748
North Utica Senior Citizens Recreation Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY
Phone
(315) 724-2430
Ymca Of Plattsburgh, Ny
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

This facility receives mixed reviews averaging 3.8/5 stars. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of equipment, though some express concerns about pricing and service inconsistencies. One parent reported a negative experience with a swim instructor affecting their child.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesgood equipment variety
Address
17 Oak St, Plattsburgh, NY
Phone
(518) 561-4290
Ymca Of Plattsburgh, New York
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA gym facility rather than the daycare center. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and updated equipment, though some mention concerns about pricing and service wait times. One negative review mentions a swim instructor who frightened a child.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitygood equipment variety
Address
60 Monty Street, Plattsburgh, NY
Phone
(518) 561-4290

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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.