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Best Before or After School Daycare in Garden City, NY

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Garden City. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Garden City, New York at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
29
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Garden City has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 29 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Garden City

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
    The Children'S Greenhouse
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise The Children's Greenhouse as an excellent daycare with highly professional and passionate staff. Multiple reviewers highlighted long-term satisfaction with the care provided and specifically commended director Janet. All reviews were 5-star ratings expressing strong trust and recommendation.

    Professional staffpassionate caregiversfriendly and helpfulexcellent long-term care
  2. 2
    Garden City Nursery School
    3.52 score
    3.4(20)

    50 Cherry Valley Ave., Garden City, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Garden City Nursery School as a nurturing, play-based learning environment with highly qualified NYS-certified teachers. The cooperative model fosters a strong sense of community among families, and children consistently show strong academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten. Multiple families report their children thrive at the school and form lasting friendships.

    Play-based curriculumNYS-certified teachersstrong social-emotional developmentoutdoor learning emphasis

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Garden City

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Garden City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.9avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Garden City (– 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 Garden City based on parent reviews

Garden City Nursery School

3.4(20)

50 Cherry Valley Ave., Garden City, NY

Parents consistently praise Garden City Nursery School as a nurturing, play-based learning environment with highly qualified NYS-certified teachers. The cooperative model fosters a strong sense of community among families, and children consistently show strong academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten. Multiple families report their children thrive at the school and form lasting friendships.

Play-based curriculumNYS-certified teachersstrong social-emotional development

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Daycare types in Garden City

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Garden City, New York

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Garden City, New York, making up 25% of the 4 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 Garden City have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Garden City, 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 Garden City

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Garden City Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

Parents consistently praise Garden City Nursery School as a nurturing, play-based learning environment with highly qualified NYS-certified teachers. The cooperative model fosters a strong sense of community among families, and children consistently show strong academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten. Multiple families report their children thrive at the school and form lasting friendships.

Play-based curriculumNYS-certified teachersstrong social-emotional development
Address
50 Cherry Valley Ave., Garden City, NY
Phone
(516) 481-7765

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Garden City, New York, out of 4 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 Garden City have an average Google rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Garden City, 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
Garden City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 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 Garden City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Garden City 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.