Best Headstart Programs in Bronx, NY
Compare 8 headstart programs in Bronx. Average rating: 4.09/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bronx, New York at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.09/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,264
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 97
Bronx has 8 licensed headstart programs with 3,264 parent reviews averaging 4.09/5.97 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 37% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 10451 zip code, averaging 4.58 stars across 31 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bronx
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Davidson Avenue Community Day Care4.76 score5(16)
1810 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Davidson Avenue Community Day Care for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and supported in their development. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with responsive leadership.
Caring and patient teacherssafe and nurturing environmentengaging classroom activitiesclean facility - 2Little Stars Too4.72 score4.9(20)
1083 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Little Stars Too for its safe, clean environment and dedicated teaching staff. The school receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting strong communication, individualized attention, and visible child development. Teachers Ms. Sammy, Ms. Gisela, Ms. Tanya, and Ms. Felicia are frequently mentioned as caring and knowledgeable educators.
Safe and clean facilityon-site play areaattentive and nurturing teachersregular parent communication - 3John T. White Ecc4.72 score4.9(20)
1180 East 214 Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise JOHN T. WHITE ECC (also referred to as Our Children First) for exceptional staff care, individualized attention, and significant developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for its clean facilities, strong communication with parents through daily updates, and specialized services including speech, occupational, and ABA therapy. Multiple parents highlight feeling welcomed and reassured about their children's wellbeing.
Caring and attentive staffindividualized 1:1 careclean facilitiesregular communication via app with photos and notes - 4Belmont Community Day Care Ctr4.7 score4.9(17)
2340 Cambreleng Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Belmont Community Day Care Center for its caring, professional staff and family-oriented environment. The facility is noted as a safe, well-maintained learning space in the Bronx where children thrive through play-based education and engaging activities.
Friendly and welcoming staffsafe environmentplay-based learning approachorganized activities (family days - 5Yearling Nursery School4.7 score4.9(17)
604 West 227 Street, Bronx, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Yearling Nursery School for its nurturing, loving environment and dedicated staff who provide individualized care and attention. The school is noted for creative, hands-on learning activities, strong developmental support, excellent communication with parents, and a welcoming, safe atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents highly recommending the school.
Caring and attentive teachersnurturing environmenthands-on learning activitiesdaily photo/video updates - 6Yearling Nursery4.7 score4.9(17)
604 West 227 Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Yearling Nursery receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and nurturing staff, engaging curriculum with hands-on activities, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and well-organized with excellent communication to parents.
Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmenthands-on activities (arts and craftsoutdoor play - 7Bronx Bethany Afterschool Program4.64 score4.8(20)
971 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming spiritual community, quality of worship services, and family-like atmosphere.
Welcoming communityspiritual fulfillmentclean environmentample parking - 8Little Stars School INC.4.64 score4.8(20)
4063 Edson Avenue, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Stars School Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents for its dedicated, caring teachers and strong academic curriculum. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children's learning, social skills, and confidence. The school is commended for strong parent communication and involvement opportunities.
Knowledgeable and attentive teachersacademic progress (reading and math skills before kindergarten)caring and nurturing environmentcreative activities and projects - 9Marcus Garvey Cdc4.62 score4.9(11)
331 East 150 Street, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Marcus Garvey CDC (also referenced as Beanstalk Academy) as an exceptional daycare where staff treat children and families like extended family members. Reviewers highlight significant improvements in child behavior, emotional well-being, and happiness compared to other facilities, along with comprehensive support services beyond traditional childcare.
Caring and professional stafffamily-like environmentcleanliness and hygienepersonalized attention to each child - 10Susan E. Wagner Day School At Riverdale4.62 score5(8)
5401 Post Road, Bronx, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Susan E. Wagner Day School at Riverdale as an excellent Pre-K program with caring, intelligent staff and a supportive principal. Reviewers highlight strong communication between teachers and parents, significant child development, and a safe learning environment. No negative feedback was reported across all reviews.
caring teachersexcellent principalstrong parent-teacher communicationchild development and learning outcomes
Rating Distribution
Based on 263 daycares with Google ratings in Bronx
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,264 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bronx, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bronx zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10451 | 31 | 4.58 | 7 | |
| 10471 | 13 | 4.5 | 5 | |
| 10463 | 22 | 4.48 | 5 | |
| 10472 | 20 | 4.44 | 3 | |
| 10462 | 24 | 4.43 | 10 | |
| 10458 | 17 | 4.3 | 3 | |
| 10466 | 21 | 4.27 | 8 | |
| 10454 | 25 | 4.23 | 4 | |
| 10468 | 18 | 4.21 | 3 | |
| 10452 | 27 | 4.21 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bronx (– children)
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up to 30 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bronx based on parent reviews
La Peninsula Head Start
711 Manida Street, Bronx, NY
LA Peninsula Head Start receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers who praise the welcoming, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of educators, comprehensive programming, and strong community connections. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children at the facility.
Sharon Baptist Head Start
1925 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY
Sharon Baptist Head Start receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, quality early childhood education, and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the school's cleanliness, affordability, extended hours until 6 pm, and bilingual support for Spanish-speaking families. One parent noted their child's educational trajectory from this program through high school graduation.
Little Angels Head Start Program
1720 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY
One parent describes their child as enjoying the program and strongly recommends the school, while another offers a brief positive remark. The limited feedback highlights satisfaction with the care provided.
La Peninsula Community Head Start
1343 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY
Parents consistently praise LA Peninsula Community Head Start for its caring and professional teaching staff. Reviewers highlight positive learning experiences, patient behavior management, and good child care standards. The facility appears to leave strong impressions on both former and current students' families.
Phipps Head Start
921 East 180 Street, Bronx, NY
One parent reports that the program provided a positive impact, with teachers making a lasting impression on their child who still remembers them years later. The family expressed deep appreciation for the support received during the preschool years.
Sharon Baptist Head Start
279 East Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY
Parents describe the staff and teachers as nice, excellent, and highly involved in student education, noting a safe and educational environment. Reviewers report that their children enjoy the school and have experienced no problems so far.
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Headstart Programs in Bronx, New York
There are 8 headstart programs in Bronx, New York, making up 1% of the 536 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bronx have an average rating of 4.09 out of 5 across 263 rated facilities, with 37% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 3,264 parent reviews. Parents in Bronx most frequently praise daycares for friendly atmosphere, caring and dedicated staff, and clean facility.
When choosing a daycare in Bronx, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Headstart Programs in Bronx
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One parent describes their child as enjoying the program and strongly recommends the school, while another offers a brief positive remark. The limited feedback highlights satisfaction with the care provided.
- Address
- 1720 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent reports that the program provided a positive impact, with teachers making a lasting impression on their child who still remembers them years later. The family expressed deep appreciation for the support received during the preschool years.
- Address
- 921 East 180 Street, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Sharon Baptist Head Start receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, quality early childhood education, and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the school's cleanliness, affordability, extended hours until 6 pm, and bilingual support for Spanish-speaking families. One parent noted their child's educational trajectory from this program through high school graduation.
- Address
- 1925 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
LA Peninsula Head Start receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers who praise the welcoming, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of educators, comprehensive programming, and strong community connections. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children at the facility.
- Address
- 711 Manida Street, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise LA Peninsula Community Head Start for its caring and professional teaching staff. Reviewers highlight positive learning experiences, patient behavior management, and good child care standards. The facility appears to leave strong impressions on both former and current students' families.
- Address
- 1343 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents describe the staff and teachers as nice, excellent, and highly involved in student education, noting a safe and educational environment. Reviewers report that their children enjoy the school and have experienced no problems so far.
- Address
- 279 East Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 2640 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with 5/5 ratings. However, most reviews appear to reference Montefiore Health System's broader community services rather than the Head Start daycare specifically. Parents praise the organization's caring staff, community commitment, and comprehensive support services.
- Address
- 3450 Dekalb Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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