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Best Before or After School Daycare in East Meadow, NY

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

East Meadow, New York at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
16
Top rated (4.5+)
2

East Meadow offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11554 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Meadow

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
    Little Gardens Child Care INC
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    470 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Gardens Child Care Inc. in East Meadow receives universal 5-star praise from parents who describe it as a loving, family-oriented environment with an engaging educational curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the warm, responsive staff led by Ms. Johanna, excellent teacher quality, and strong communication including daily photos and videos. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially while genuinely enjoying attending.

    Caring and loving staffresponsive communicationdaily photos/videos via appstrong educational curriculum
  2. 2
    Ilene Rubin Nursery School
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1430 Prospect Ave., East Meadow, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Center (CLC) as an excellent Jewish preschool with caring, attentive teachers and strong educational outcomes. Families highlight the warm environment, good student-to-teacher ratios, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

    Caring and attentive teachersstrong student-to-teacher ratioJewish values integrationhands-on learning experiences

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in East Meadow

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in East Meadow, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
6 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

East Meadow zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
115547
5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in East Meadow (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in East Meadow based on parent reviews

Ilene Rubin Nursery School

5(6)

1430 Prospect Ave., East Meadow, NY

Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Center (CLC) as an excellent Jewish preschool with caring, attentive teachers and strong educational outcomes. Families highlight the warm environment, good student-to-teacher ratios, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong student-to-teacher ratioJewish values integration

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Daycare types in East Meadow

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in East Meadow, New York

There are 1 before or after school daycare in East Meadow, 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 East Meadow have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in East Meadow, 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 East Meadow

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Ilene Rubin Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Center (CLC) as an excellent Jewish preschool with caring, attentive teachers and strong educational outcomes. Families highlight the warm environment, good student-to-teacher ratios, and successful kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong student-to-teacher ratioJewish values integration
Address
1430 Prospect Ave., East Meadow, NY
Phone
(516) 489-3415

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in East Meadow, 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 East Meadow have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in East Meadow, 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
East Meadow offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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 East Meadow for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in East Meadow 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.