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2 Before or After School Daycare in Valley Stream, New York

Browse all 2 before or after school daycare in Valley Stream, New York. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Valley Stream

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
    St. John'S After School Program
    4.47 score
    4.6(18)

    2105 Stuart Avenue, Valley Stream, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    St. John's After School Program receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming environment, quality programming including summer activities and dance recitals, and the church community and leadership. The facility appears to foster both spiritual growth and enjoyable experiences for children.

    Outstanding pastor and church leadershipwelcoming environmentquality summer programmingdance recitals
  2. 2
    Wooden Shoe Nursery School
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1049 Hunter Ave, Valley Stream, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Wooden Shoe Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who commend the caring, professional staff and nurturing educational environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic, social, and emotional development, along with strong communication and personalized attention from teachers.

    Dedicated and caring staffnurturing environmentacademic curriculum combined with arts and craftspatient and attentive teachers
  3. 3
    New Hope Lutheran Day School
    4.29 score
    4.5(7)

    60 Oliver Ave, Valley Stream, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise New Hope Lutheran Day School for its affordable pricing, flexible payment options, and caring, trustworthy staff. Multiple reviewers recommend the facility for children from infant through pre-K, noting a supportive and understanding environment for learning and play.

    Affordable pricing compared to other daycares in the areaflexible payment plansfriendly and caring stafftrustworthy caregivers
  4. 4
    Academic Munchkins
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    47 South Central Ave., Valley Stream, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Academic Munchkins receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, flexible hours accommodating working parents, and academic curriculum. One parent reported a negative experience citing lack of professionalism, information withholding, rough child contact, and denied camera access.

    Caring and attentive staffflexible hours for working parentsclean and well-fed childrenacademic curriculum
  5. 5
    Precious Spirit Child Care, INC.
    3.73 score
    3.5(6)

    50 Rose Avenue, Valley Stream, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Precious Spirit Child Care has mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise improved management since 2018, hands-on teachers, good communication, cleanliness, and accommodating scheduling. However, negative reviews cite hygiene concerns, inadequate staffing ratios, safety issues including biting incidents, and inconsistent policies regarding age acceptance.

    Improved managementhands-on and communicative teachersone-on-one attentionclean facility

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Valley Stream based on parent reviews

Wooden Shoe Nursery School

4.4(20)

1049 Hunter Ave, Valley Stream, NY

Wooden Shoe Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who commend the caring, professional staff and nurturing educational environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic, social, and emotional development, along with strong communication and personalized attention from teachers.

Dedicated and caring staffnurturing environmentacademic curriculum combined with arts and crafts

New Hope Lutheran Day School

4.5(7)

60 Oliver Ave, Valley Stream, NY

Parents praise New Hope Lutheran Day School for its affordable pricing, flexible payment options, and caring, trustworthy staff. Multiple reviewers recommend the facility for children from infant through pre-K, noting a supportive and understanding environment for learning and play.

Affordable pricing compared to other daycares in the areaflexible payment plansfriendly and caring staff

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Daycare types in Valley Stream

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Valley Stream, New York

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Valley Stream, New York, making up 13% of the 15 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.

When choosing a daycare in Valley Stream, 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 Stream

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New Hope Lutheran Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents praise New Hope Lutheran Day School for its affordable pricing, flexible payment options, and caring, trustworthy staff. Multiple reviewers recommend the facility for children from infant through pre-K, noting a supportive and understanding environment for learning and play.

Affordable pricing compared to other daycares in the areaflexible payment plansfriendly and caring staff
Address
60 Oliver Ave, Valley Stream, NY
Phone
(516) 285-0815
Wooden Shoe Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Wooden Shoe Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who commend the caring, professional staff and nurturing educational environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic, social, and emotional development, along with strong communication and personalized attention from teachers.

Dedicated and caring staffnurturing environmentacademic curriculum combined with arts and crafts
Address
1049 Hunter Ave, Valley Stream, NY
Phone
(516) 285-6672

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Valley Stream, New York, out of 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Valley Stream, 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 Stream offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 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 Valley Stream for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Valley Stream 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.