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Best Before or After School Daycare in Central Islip, NY

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Central Islip. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Central Islip, New York at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Central Islip has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 31 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11722 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Central Islip

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
    Moo Moo'S Daycare Corp.
    4.41 score
    4.6(11)

    861 Lowell Avenue, Central Islip, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise My Little Sweetheart III Daycare & Preschool for its warm, nurturing staff, safe environment, and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress across social, emotional, and academic areas, with staff maintaining excellent communication with parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings expressing high satisfaction and strong recommendations.

    Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityage-appropriate curriculumbalanced learning and play activities
  2. 2
    Town Of Islip/L.E.A.P
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    555 Clayton St, Central Islip, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise TOWN OF ISLIP/L.E.A.P as a well-maintained, family-friendly facility with excellent recreational amenities and caring staff. The center offers diverse activities including sports, outdoor exercise, homework support, and quality meals in a clean environment with enhanced security features.

    Clean facilityfriendly and caring staffhomework-before-playtime policyexcellent sports facilities (soccer field

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Central Islip

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Central Islip, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
5 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Central Islip zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
117227
4.5
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Central Islip (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Central Islip

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Central Islip, New York

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Central Islip, New York, making up 14% of the 7 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 Central Islip have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip

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Yes Central Islip Cordello Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
51 Cordello Avenue, Central Islip, NY
Phone
(631) 587-5172

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Central Islip, New York, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Central Islip have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Central Islip, 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
Central Islip offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Central Islip for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Central Islip 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.