6 Headstart Programs in Utica, New York

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Utica

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

   Jewish Community Center Preschool

   4.47 score

   4.6(18)

   2310 Oneida Street, Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise the Jewish Community Center Preschool for its welcoming environment, friendly staff, and quality facilities. The director and teachers are noted as caring, involved, and educational. The center is described as a community-oriented space that feels like an extension of family.

   Friendly and welcoming staffinvolved and responsive directorpositive educational influencequality facilities
2. 2

   Thea Bowman House, INC.

   4.27 score

   4.5(6)

   731 Lafayette Street, Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Reviews for Thea Bowman House describe it as a helpful resource center, though the reviews appear to reference food pantry services rather than daycare operations. Parents praise the staff for their assistance and availability of resources.

   Helpful stafffood pantry servicesgrocery items availablesupportive community resource
3. 3

   The Neighborhood Center, INC.

   4 score

   4(20)

   615 Mary St., Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   The Neighborhood Center in Utica receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and quality childcare across multiple generations. Parents highlight the center's strong community support and services beyond daycare.

   Caring and friendly staffwelcoming environmentquality childcare for infants through school agemulti-generational attendance
4. 4

   The Neighborhood Center, INC.

   4 score

   4(20)

   624 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   The Neighborhood Center in Utica receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and quality childcare for infants through school-age children. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with some having enrolled multiple generations of children.

   Exceptional staff and teacherswelcoming environmentquality care for infants and young childrenchildren enjoy attending
5. 5

   Ymca Of The Greater Tri-Valley

   3.92 score

   3.9(20)

   2630 Remington Road, Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley for its friendly, helpful, and welcoming staff. The facility is noted for its clean amenities, particularly the pool and locker rooms, and offers a wide variety of programs including swim lessons, aquatics classes, fitness programs, and activities suitable for the whole family. Many families have maintained long-term memberships and recommend the center highly.

   Friendly and polite staffclean facilitiesexcellent aquatics programsvariety of fitness and activity options
6. 6

   Mvcaa, INC. River Rd. Head Start

   3.87 score

   3.8(9)

   9882 River Road, Utica, NY · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

   MVCAA River Rd Head Start receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the friendly staff and community support, but multiple reviewers report poor communication, rude staff, organizational issues, and difficulty accessing services.

   Friendly and helpful staffAmazing work for the communitySpecial community events
7. 7

   Mohawk Valley Community Action, INC.

   3.87 score

   3.8(9)

   24 Prospect Street, Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   This daycare center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Some parents praise the friendly staff and community work, while others report serious concerns about staff rudeness, poor organization, staffing shortages, and difficulty reaching the facility. Multiple reviewers expressed strong dissatisfaction with their experiences.

   Friendly and helpful staffamazing community workpositive community impact
8. 8

   Masonic Care Community Of New York

   3.46 score

   3.3(17)

   2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   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 viewskind treatment of residents
9. 9

   Masonic Care Community Of New York

   3.46 score

   3.3(17)

   2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Masonic Care Community of New York receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers praising the caring and compassionate staff who prioritize resident comfort and well-being. The facility features beautiful grounds, convenient amenities like parking and security, and is consistently described as one of the best senior care communities in the area. One negative review mentioned a staff member's unprofessional attitude during a fingerprinting appointment.

   Caring and compassionate staffbeautiful grounds and landscapingcomfortable rooms with good viewskind and respectful treatment of residents

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