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24 Headstart Programs in Brooklyn, New York

Browse all 24 headstart programs in Brooklyn, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brooklyn

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.

  1. 1
    Brooklyn Child Care INC.
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise BROOKLYN CHILD CARE INC. for its exceptional, caring staff who provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with parents highlighting the school's creative programming, security features, and strong teacher-parent communication.

    Caring and experienced teachersemotional regulation and behavioral supportacademic progress (readingwriting
  2. 2
    Brooklyn Child Care, INC.
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Brooklyn Child Care, Inc. receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional, caring staff that facilitate significant child development across academics, social-emotional skills, and confidence. Parents consistently describe the center as a 'hidden gem' with excellent programming, security, and family engagement. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically while forming strong bonds with teachers.

    Experienced and caring teachersemo
  3. 3
    Stepping Stones Nursery School
    4.74 score
    5(14)

    245 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Stepping Stones Nursery School in Brooklyn receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the quality of education, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and flexible programming.

    Excellent curriculumcaring and attentive teacherssafe environmentgood communication and daily reports
  4. 4
    Superkid Day Care Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    115 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Step Ahead Daycare as an exceptional facility with highly professional, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong curriculum with developmental activities, nutritious homemade meals, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. The facility is noted as well-prepared for kindergarten readiness and highly recommended by multiple families.

    Caring and passionate staffwarm and inviting atmospher
  5. 5
    Little Scholars Dcc
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    509 East 78 Street, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Scholars DCC is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Brooklyn with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, nurturing staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.

    Warm and welcoming staffnurturing and patient teachersstrong parent-child relationshipsengaging daily activities
  6. 6
    Abc Day Child Care Ctr
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    109 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    ABC Day Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong child development outcomes, and sense of community. Children reportedly transition smoothly, thrive socially and academically, and eagerly return each day.

    Warm and caring staffsmooth transition for infantsstrong social skill developmentlanguage development
  7. 7
    Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center is a faith-based organization offering daycare, after-school, and summer camp programs in a low-cost, safe environment. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual atmosphere, and leadership. Reviews highlight the organization's commitment to both childcare services and biblical education.

    Faith-based environmentfriendly staffaffordable tuitionsafe enriched setting for children
  8. 8
    Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian Dcc
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    600 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian DCC is a faith-based daycare center operated by Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center. Parents praise it as a safe, enriched environment with low costs, friendly staff, and strong spiritual values. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere and community focus.

    Safe environmentlow costenriched programsfriendly staff
  9. 9
    Beansprouts Of Brooklyn INC.
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    410 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Beansprouts of Brooklyn receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and high-quality education. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, significant developmental progress, and the exceptional dedication of the teaching staff. The program emphasizes play-based learning, individualized attention, and community engagement.

    Warm and nurturing staffexcellent teachersplay-based learning approachindividualized child development support
  10. 10
    Beansprouts
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    410 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Beansprouts is a highly-regarded preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with 10 five-star reviews praising its nurturing environment and quality education. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, warm teaching staff, child-centered learning approach, and their children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The school emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and meeting each child's individual developmental needs.

    Warm and nurturing teachershigh-quality programming and educationplay-based learningenrichment classes (music)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews

Williamsburg Y Head Start

4.9(14)

64 Division Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Parents consistently praise Williamsburg Y Head Start as an excellent 3K and Pre-K program with a warm, family-oriented environment and highly dedicated staff. The school offers comprehensive enrichment activities including yoga, soccer, music classes, and outdoor play, along with quality meals and school bus transportation to nearby areas.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm and welcoming staffspacious bright classrooms

St. Marks Head Start U.P.K.

5(3)

2017 E 10 St & 2 Av, Brooklyn, NY

Mcdonough St. Head Start

5(2)

820 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Bushwick United Head Start

4.5(6)

136 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Parents consistently praise Bushwick United Head Start for its dedicated staff, bilingual instruction, and positive impact on children's development, particularly in speech and language skills. The school is noted for its teamwork approach, clean environment, and strong parent-teacher coordination. One parent noted potential limitations for children with special needs or learning disabilities.

Excellent teachers and staffsignificant speech and language developmentbilingual program (English/Spanish)

Family Head Start

4.5(5)

293 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Family Head Start receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly and patient staff, home-cooked meals, and parent educational programs. One negative review alleges discriminatory enrollment practices and favoritism based on financial considerations.

Friendly and patient stafffresh home-cooked foodpatient teachers

Yeshiva Head Start

5(1)

4706 10 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Headstart Programs in Brooklyn, New York

There are 24 headstart programs in Brooklyn, New York, making up 2% of the 1,036 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.

When choosing a daycare in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn

Showing 24 results

Yeshiva Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
4706 10 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mcdonough St. Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
820 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeshiva Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1402 40 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Marks Head Start U.P.K.
Headstart Programs
5
Address
2017 E 10 St & 2 Av, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeshiva Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
274 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Williamsburg Y Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.9

Parents consistently praise Williamsburg Y Head Start as an excellent 3K and Pre-K program with a warm, family-oriented environment and highly dedicated staff. The school offers comprehensive enrichment activities including yoga, soccer, music classes, and outdoor play, along with quality meals and school bus transportation to nearby areas.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm and welcoming staffspacious bright classrooms
Address
64 Division Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bushwick United Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise Bushwick United Head Start for its dedicated staff, bilingual instruction, and positive impact on children's development, particularly in speech and language skills. The school is noted for its teamwork approach, clean environment, and strong parent-teacher coordination. One parent noted potential limitations for children with special needs or learning disabilities.

Excellent teachers and staffsignificant speech and language developmentbilingual program (English/Spanish)
Address
136 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Family Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Family Head Start receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly and patient staff, home-cooked meals, and parent educational programs. One negative review alleges discriminatory enrollment practices and favoritism based on financial considerations.

Friendly and patient stafffresh home-cooked foodpatient teachers
Address
293 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bishop Sexton Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4
Address
933 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Labor & Industry For Education Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Be'er Hagolah Institute, a Jewish school, not the Labor & Industry for Education Head Start daycare listed. Reviews are uniformly positive (all 5/5 stars), praising the nurturing environment, strong academics, dedicated staff, and tight-knit community. Alumni report successful outcomes in higher education and professional careers.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic standardsJewish education and values
Address
671 Louisiana Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V' Yalda Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
1353 50 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Family Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
3017 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.2
Address
12 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pal/W.O.C.E. Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1

PAL/W.O.C.E. HEAD START receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational quality. Parents appreciate the resources offered to families, clean facilities, and recent safety improvements like classroom cameras. One common concern is that the 8:15 AM opening time creates scheduling challenges for working parents.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational resources for parentsclean facility
Address
280 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yeled V'Yalda Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
6012 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Family Head Start/Universal Pre-K
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
8885 26 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New Life Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.2

New Life Head Start receives mixed reviews with significant concerns outweighing positives. While one parent praised the teachers and curriculum, multiple parents cited excessive closures/in-service days that disrupt work schedules, bathroom supervision concerns, and inconsistent enrollment practices. The facility appears to have operational and policy issues that frustrate working families.

Teacherscurriculum
Address
406 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shira Head Start Beth Hillel
Headstart Programs
Address
1364 42 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bridge St. Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
281 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shira Head Start Spinka I, II
Headstart Programs
Address
5801 15 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shira Head Start Shaarei Hayosher
Headstart Programs
Address
1334 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shira Head Start Bais Yaakov I, II, III, Vi, V
Headstart Programs
Address
1371 46 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shira Head Start Chasan Sofer
Headstart Programs
Address
1717 49 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shira Head Start Yesodei Hatorah
Headstart Programs
Address
1350 50 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 24 headstart programs daycares in Brooklyn, New York, out of 1,036 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Brooklyn, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New York)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Brooklyn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 954 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 24 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 53 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New York typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Brooklyn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Brooklyn must be licensed by New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.