20 Preschools in New York, New York
Find the best preschools in New York, New York. Browse 20 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Preschools in New York
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Chabad Child Care Preschool4.69 score5(11)
101 West 92 Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Chabad Child Care Preschool for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat each child individually. The school emphasizes Jewish heritage and values while fostering a strong sense of community that extends beyond traditional school hours with year-round programming. Children are reported to be eager and happy to attend daily.
Warm and nurturing atmosphereattentive and caring teacherssmall class sizes (3 teachers per classroom)Jewish education and cultural values - 2Columbus Pre-School4.68 score4.9(15)
606 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Columbus Pre-School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and director Julie for creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the excellent facilities, strong teacher-parent communication through daily photo updates, and welcoming community atmosphere.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadershipdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumdaily photo and activity updates - 3Yaldaynu Pre-School4.67 score5(10)
251 West 100 Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Yaldaynu Pre-School for its warm, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Reviewers highlight the caring staff, quality curriculum, and positive developmental impact on their children. Multiple families report feeling reassured about their children's care and express enthusiasm about returning for additional siblings.
Caring and nurturing staffstrong community and family orientationquality curriculum covering art/science/literacy/naturesmooth transition to school - 4Super Tot Pre-School4.55 score5(6)
325 East 6 Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Starchild Pre-School for its highly trained, certified teachers, immersive Japanese language environment, and enriching activities including frequent field trips and outdoor exploration. The center is noted for providing warm, nurturing care that supports child development and creates strong bonds with both teachers and peers.
Highly trained and certified teachers with low turnoverJapanese language immersion with bilingual instructionfrequent field trips and outdoor activitiesdetailed daily observation reports - 5Lighthouse Pre-School4.37 score4.6(8)
80 Bowery, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Lighthouse Pre-School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its play-based learning approach, caring teachers, and safe environment. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unaddressed aggressive behavior from other children, and injuries their child sustained while in care.
play-based learningage-appropriate curriculumoutdoor activitiessmall class sizes - 6Children First @125th Broad Street Pre-School4.31 score4.5(8)
125 Broad Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise this center for its caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and attentive communication with daily photo updates. However, one reviewer raised concerns about complaints against the Bright Horizons franchise, referencing a 2026 New York Times article. Most reviewers describe it as an excellent backup care option where children are happy and well-supervised.
Caring and professional staffwarm and clean spacedaily reports with photosconsistent staff members - 7Trinity Parish Pre-School&Nursery4.17 score5(1)
74 Trinity Place, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
- 8Lighthouse Preschool INC. @ Lighthouse Afterschool--Ps 1244.16 score4.2(20)
40 Division Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Preschool as an excellent daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with notable improvements in eating habits and overall well-being. The facility is described as clean, organized, and professionally managed with good communication and flexibility regarding parental needs.
caring and attentive staffhomemade nutritious foodchild-centered learning activities (artdancing - 943rd Street Kid-Preschool4 score5
484 West 43 Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
- 10The Kids Korner Pre-School4 score5
247 West 24 Street, New York, NY · Capacity: -999 children
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Preschools in New York, New York
New York has 20 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.
When choosing a preschool in New York, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise Starchild Pre-School for its highly trained, certified teachers, immersive Japanese language environment, and enriching activities including frequent field trips and outdoor exploration. The center is noted for providing warm, nurturing care that supports child development and creates strong bonds with both teachers and peers.
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- 325 East 6 Street, New York, NY
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- 484 West 43 Street, New York, NY
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- 74 Trinity Place, New York, NY
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Parents consistently praise Yaldaynu Pre-School for its warm, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Reviewers highlight the caring staff, quality curriculum, and positive developmental impact on their children. Multiple families report feeling reassured about their children's care and express enthusiasm about returning for additional siblings.
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- 251 West 100 Street, New York, NY
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- 247 West 24 Street, New York, NY
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Parents consistently praise Chabad Child Care Preschool for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat each child individually. The school emphasizes Jewish heritage and values while fostering a strong sense of community that extends beyond traditional school hours with year-round programming. Children are reported to be eager and happy to attend daily.
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- 101 West 92 Street, New York, NY
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Columbus Pre-School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and director Julie for creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the excellent facilities, strong teacher-parent communication through daily photo updates, and welcoming community atmosphere.
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- 606 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY
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Lighthouse Pre-School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its play-based learning approach, caring teachers, and safe environment. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unaddressed aggressive behavior from other children, and injuries their child sustained while in care.
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- 80 Bowery, New York, NY
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Parents overwhelmingly praise this center for its caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and attentive communication with daily photo updates. However, one reviewer raised concerns about complaints against the Bright Horizons franchise, referencing a 2026 New York Times article. Most reviewers describe it as an excellent backup care option where children are happy and well-supervised.
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- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY
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Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Preschool as an excellent daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with notable improvements in eating habits and overall well-being. The facility is described as clean, organized, and professionally managed with good communication and flexibility regarding parental needs.
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- 40 Division Street, New York, NY
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- (212) 219-8813
IMPORTANT: These reviews appear to be for an adult addiction recovery/treatment facility, not a daycare center. The listing is incorrectly categorized. Reviews indicate the program is effective for clients committed to recovery, with success depending heavily on individual effort and willingness to change.
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- 219 East 121 Street, New York, NY
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- 30 West 15 Street, New York, NY
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- 417 West 57 Street, New York, NY
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- 1675 3 Avenue, New York, NY
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- 432 West 58 Street, New York, NY
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- 432 West 58 Street, New York, NY
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No valid parent reviews of this daycare center exist. The reviews provided are for Citigroup banking services, not the children's center, and cannot be used to assess daycare quality.
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- 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY
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- 370 West End Avenue, New York, NY
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- 13 Wards Island, New York, NY
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- 235 East 42 Street, New York, NY
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