Children at daycare

Best Before or After School Daycare in Mineola, NY

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Mineola. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mineola, New York at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Mineola has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 40 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 11501 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mineola

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
    Learn And Play Day Care Center, LLC
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    80 Herricks Rd., Mineola, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Learn and Play Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and attentive staff, warm atmosphere, and strong communication. Parents particularly appreciate the extended hours (6:30 am to 7:00 pm), flexible administration, and safe environment with security measures. Children reportedly come home happy and engaged with their learning and development.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming atmosphereexcellent communication and daily updatesextended convenient hours for working parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Mineola

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mineola, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mineola zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
115015
4.7
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mineola (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Mineola

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Mineola, New York

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Mineola, New York, making up 40% of the 5 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 Mineola have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mineola, 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 Mineola

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Scope @ Mineola Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Emory Road, Mineola, NY
Phone
(631) 741-4841
Harbor Child Care @ Willis Avenue School
Before or After School Daycare

Harbor Child Care at Willis Avenue School in Mineola receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring, professional staff, strong communication through the Procare app, and significant developmental progress of their children from infants through pre-K. Parents report feeling comfortable and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Loving and attentive staffexcellent communication via appsafe environment
Address
121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY
Phone
(516) 493-9830

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Mineola, New York, out of 5 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 Mineola have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mineola, 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
Mineola offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Mineola for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mineola 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.