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Best Before or After School Daycare in Valley Cottage, NY

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Valley Cottage. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Valley Cottage, New York at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Valley Cottage has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Valley Cottage

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
    Playgarten
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    58 Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Playgarten is an indoor play facility in Summit County that parents consistently praise for its multi-level play structures, cleanliness, and staff friendliness. The venue caters to children of various ages with diverse activities including slides, climbing areas, arcade games, and interactive screens. Parents appreciate the amenities for adults including a coffee bar, craft beer selection, and nearby food options in the connected plaza.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitystaff friendly and attentivemulti-level play structure suitable for different agesinteractive games and arcade

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Valley Cottage

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 Valley Cottage, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Valley Cottage (– 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 Valley Cottage

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Valley Cottage, New York

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Valley Cottage, 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 Valley Cottage have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Valley Cottage, 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 Valley Cottage

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Jcc @ Valley Cottage Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
26 Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY
Phone
(845) 362-4400

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Valley Cottage, 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 Valley Cottage have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Valley Cottage, 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
Valley Cottage 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 Valley Cottage for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Valley Cottage 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.