Best Before or After School Daycare in Brooklyn, NY
Compare 53 before or after school daycare in Brooklyn. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Brooklyn, New York at a glance
- Programs
- 53
- Avg rating
- 4.2/5
- Parent reviews
- 4,880
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 213
Brooklyn has 53 licensed before or after school daycare with 4,880 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.213 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 11222 (avg 4.95 stars), while 11203 has the largest selection (53 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Brooklyn Child Care INC.4.8 score5(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 - 2Brooklyn Child Care, INC.4.8 score5(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 - 3Stepping Stones Nursery School4.74 score5(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 - 4Superkid Day Care Center4.72 score4.9(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 - 5Little Scholars Dcc4.72 score4.9(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 - 6Abc Day Child Care Ctr4.72 score4.9(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 - 7Brooklyn Tabernacle Deliverance Center4.68 score4.9(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 - 8Dr. Clarence R. Johnson Christian Dcc4.68 score4.9(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 - 9Beansprouts Of Brooklyn INC.4.68 score4.9(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 - 10Beansprouts4.68 score4.9(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)
Rating Distribution
Based on 472 daycares with Google ratings in Brooklyn
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 4,880 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Brooklyn, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Brooklyn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11222 | 10 | 4.95 | 2 | |
| 11205 | 18 | 4.87 | 5 | |
| 11230 | 18 | 4.84 | 5 | |
| 11231 | 12 | 4.72 | 3 | |
| 11203 | 53 | 4.65 | 19 | |
| 11218 | 17 | 4.64 | 5 | |
| 11234 | 28 | 4.63 | 6 | |
| 11232 | 8 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 11216 | 30 | 4.58 | 12 | |
| 11209 | 22 | 4.52 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brooklyn (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Brooklyn based on parent reviews
Stepping Stones Nursery School
245 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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.
Redeemer St. John'S Nursery School
939 83 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Redeemer St. John's Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about a teacher's classroom management style and potential religious messaging that conflicted with their family values.
The Salvation Army @ Bushwick Gains After School
1151 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Parents praise this Salvation Army after-school program for its welcoming, wholesome environment and friendly staff. The facility is clean and well-organized, offering diverse programs including music lessons, sports, food assistance, and community services. Children are reported to learn well and feel cared for in a safe setting.
Grace Nursery School
7604 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
One parent describes this as the best neighborhood nursery school for helping children excel, though they note the location closed in 2017. Another reviewer highlights that the teachers are caring and understanding.
Lorimer Prepartory School
1010 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY
Parents highlight the school's engaging curriculum, responsive communication via a parent app, and a calm, clean environment. Reviewers appreciate the staff's warmth and the program's focus on developmental growth through art and play. One family notes the smooth daily routine and effective potty training support, while another values the real-time updates and photos.
Open House Nursery School
203 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
A few parents describe the school as exceptional and good for children aged 4 to 6, with one noting they left at age 6. The limited feedback so far includes a brief positive comment and no specific complaints.
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Before or After School Daycare in Brooklyn, New York
There are 53 before or after school daycare in Brooklyn, New York, making up 5% 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Brooklyn have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 472 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 4,880 parent reviews. Parents in Brooklyn most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and professional staff.
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 Before or After School Daycare in Brooklyn
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- Address
- 444 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 257-4243
One parent describes this as the best neighborhood nursery school for helping children excel, though they note the location closed in 2017. Another reviewer highlights that the teachers are caring and understanding.
- Address
- 7604 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents highlight the school's engaging curriculum, responsive communication via a parent app, and a calm, clean environment. Reviewers appreciate the staff's warmth and the program's focus on developmental growth through art and play. One family notes the smooth daily routine and effective potty training support, while another values the real-time updates and photos.
- Address
- 1010 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
- Address
- 245 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 630-1000
Redeemer St. John's Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about a teacher's classroom management style and potential religious messaging that conflicted with their family values.
- Address
- 939 83 Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
A few parents describe the school as exceptional and good for children aged 4 to 6, with one noting they left at age 6. The limited feedback so far includes a brief positive comment and no specific complaints.
- Address
- 203 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents praise this Salvation Army after-school program for its welcoming, wholesome environment and friendly staff. The facility is clean and well-organized, offering diverse programs including music lessons, sports, food assistance, and community services. Children are reported to learn well and feel cared for in a safe setting.
- Address
- 1151 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 455-4102
Parents describe Stillwell Avenue Prep School as an amazing academic environment where teachers nurture children with love and care. One family highlights the director and staff for helping their daughter excel to her highest potential, while another reviewer recommends the school for its amazing staff.
- Address
- 1990 Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Sunset Park Children's School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, nurturing staff and welcoming environment. The majority of reviewers report children are happy, engaged, and learning well. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about teacher quality, child safety, and illness policies.
- Address
- 4616 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents overwhelmingly praise Nuestros Ninos for attentive and professional staff, quality educational programming, and a welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight their children's learning progress, engaging activities, and beautiful facilities. The center has earned strong loyalty with parents recommending it highly.
- Address
- 384 South 4 Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Warbasse Nursery School is a school-based daycare located in Brooklyn. Reviews focus primarily on the residential community rather than daycare services, with parents praising the safe neighborhood, proximity to schools and amenities, and family-friendly environment.
- Address
- 2785 West 5 Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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- Address
- 1919 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One reviewer highlights the school's excellent culture and infrastructure for nurturing Black children, while another offers a lukewarm assessment. A third parent reports a negative experience involving financial practices, specifically noting that the school may leave children behind multiple times annually to charge an additional $5,000.
- Address
- 17 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 305-3333
YWCA Montessori Day School in Brooklyn receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 average rating across recent reviews. Parents praise the warm, friendly staff, diverse programming including music and dance events, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its professional services and clean, pleasant environment.
- Address
- 30 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 421 7 Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 369-4057
Feedback for Happyland Manhattan Beach Day School is mixed, with one parent citing a nurturing and educational environment while another describes the facility as prioritizing profit over children's well-being. A former attendee recalls a traumatic experience from the 1980s, and a local resident notes that while the school was good for one child, it was not suitable for another and offered no employment opportunities.
- Address
- 190 Exeter Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
First Impressions Nursery School receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff, clean environment, and developmental progress of children, with many recommending it as reasonably priced. Negative reviewers report serious safety concerns including a child injury, inadequate supervision, cleanliness issues, and overly strict illness policies.
- Address
- 782 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
First Impressions Nursery School receives highly polarized reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising staff care, cleanliness, and child development, but 3 one-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, unclean facilities, and overly strict illness policies. The majority positive reviews emphasize caring teachers and reasonable pricing, while negative reviews describe injury incidents, poor hygiene, and staff prioritizing cleaning over child supervisi
- Address
- 778 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent describes the experience as horrible.
- Address
- 4022 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 421-9791
- Address
- 657 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1346 President St., Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 756-6602
- Address
- 1500 Paerdegat Ave North, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 531-1113
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- 111 Bristol St., Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (212) 735-9780
- Address
- 3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (347) 899-7041
- Address
- 82 Lewis Av, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 453-1001
- Address
- 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 230-5100
- Address
- 1224 Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 943-3710
- Address
- 46 Mckeever Pl, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 693-3208
- Address
- 4200 16 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 236-5266
- Address
- 259 Parkville Ave., Brooklyn, NY
- Phone
- (718) 469-8100
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