4 Before or After School Daycare in Merrick, New York

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Merrick

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

   Tlc @ Brookside

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   TLC @ Brookside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental progress their children make. The center creates a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning.

   Warm and caring staffPatient and attentive teachersClean and safe facilitiesStrong parent-teacher communication
2. 2

   Tlc Daycare Center

   4.59 score

   4.8(14)

   1731 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise TLC Daycare Center for exceptional staff care, family-like atmosphere, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying engaging activities and celebrations. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and highly recommend the center.

   Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphereexcellent communication with parents
3. 3

   South Shore Y.J.C.C-Merrick E.C.C.

   4.58 score

   4.8(13)

   225 Fox Blvd, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Reviews appear to be mislabeled and primarily reference the Merrick Jewish Center rather than the early childhood center. The few relevant comments praise professionalism, supportive staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

   Professional staffsupportive environmentwelcoming to new familiesorganized events
4. 4

   Precious Kids Too INC.

   4.47 score

   4.6(19)

   2220 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise Precious Kids Too for excellent staff, particularly Ms. Karson, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. They highlight the clean facility, small class sizes, responsive communication, and strong developmental progress of their children across all age groups.

   Warm and caring staffexcellent daily communicationdetailed progress notesclean and safe facility
5. 5

   Merrick Community Nursery School

   4.16 score

   4.3(6)

   69 Willis Avenue, Merrick, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   Merrick Community Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum. Parents praise Director Christine and the teaching team for creating a welcoming environment where children thrive. One parent expressed disappointment with the mandatory parent commitment requirement that led to their child's removal from the program.

   Professional and caring staffsupportive directorengaging curriculumwelcoming environment
6. 6

   The Children'S Nest Early Childhood Education Center

   3.55 score

   3.3(9)

   2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   The Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive experience, while four parents report aggressive discipline practices, poor communication, isolation of children, missing items, and difficulty reaching the facility during emergencies.

   Patient and kind staffstrong language and academic developmentbeautiful ceremonies and graduationscar
7. 7

   Children'S Nest Early Childhood Education Center

   3.55 score

   3.3(9)

   2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center in Merrick receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive learning environment, while others report aggressive staff behavior, poor communication, inappropriate discipline practices, and unresponsiveness to parent inquiries.

   Patient and kind staffstrong child development and speech improvementwell-prepared students for kindergartenengaging programs and ceremonies

Map

Daycare types in Merrick

All Before or After School Daycare in Merrick

Showing 4 results