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Best Before or After School Daycare in Whitestone, NY

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Whitestone. Average rating: 4.14/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Whitestone, New York at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.14/5
Parent reviews
79
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Whitestone has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.14/5.The largest concentration is in 11357 with 16 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Whitestone

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 Life Skills School
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    24-20 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    The Life Skills School in Whitestone receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and compassionate staff, noting significant developmental progress in their children, particularly those with autism. The school is commended for its safe environment, friendly atmosphere, and strong administrative support.

    caring and patient staffvisible child progress and developmentfriendly and welcoming atmospheresafety protocols
  2. 2
    Yai Nyl Clearview School
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    YAI NYL Clearview School is a special needs facility in Whitestone that receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, therapeutic programs, and dedicated staff. Most parents report significant improvements in their children's learning, speech, behavior, and confidence. However, one parent had a negative experience citing lack of improvement, inappropriate behavioral management techniques, and unprofessional handling of health concerns.

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  3. 3
    Little Friends House III
    4.07 score
    4.1(13)

    12-45 150 Street, Whitestone, NY · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Friends House III for its modern, clean facility, multilingual curriculum, and caring staff. Children show enthusiasm for learning and parents report strong child development across academic and social skills. The school is noted for reasonable pricing and comprehensive daily meals.

    Multilingual/bilingual curriculumclean facility with high hygiene standardscaring and patient teacherslarge indoor and outdoor activity areas

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Whitestone

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.8avg rating
11 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.65avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Whitestone zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
1135716
4.14
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Whitestone (– 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 Whitestone based on parent reviews

The Life Skills School

5(12)

24-20 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY

The Life Skills School in Whitestone receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and compassionate staff, noting significant developmental progress in their children, particularly those with autism. The school is commended for its safe environment, friendly atmosphere, and strong administrative support.

caring and patient staffvisible child progress and developmentfriendly and welcoming atmosphere

Yai Nyl Clearview School

4.3(11)

16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY

YAI NYL Clearview School is a special needs facility in Whitestone that receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, therapeutic programs, and dedicated staff. Most parents report significant improvements in their children's learning, speech, behavior, and confidence. However, one parent had a negative experience citing lack of improvement, inappropriate behavioral management techniques, and unprofessional handling of health concerns.

Clean and spaciou

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Daycare types in Whitestone

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Whitestone, New York

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Whitestone, New York, making up 25% of the 16 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 Whitestone have an average rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone

Showing 4 results

The Life Skills School
Before or After School Daycare
5

The Life Skills School in Whitestone receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and compassionate staff, noting significant developmental progress in their children, particularly those with autism. The school is commended for its safe environment, friendly atmosphere, and strong administrative support.

caring and patient staffvisible child progress and developmentfriendly and welcoming atmosphere
Address
24-20 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yai Nyl Clearview School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

YAI NYL Clearview School is a special needs facility in Whitestone that receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, therapeutic programs, and dedicated staff. Most parents report significant improvements in their children's learning, speech, behavior, and confidence. However, one parent had a negative experience citing lack of improvement, inappropriate behavioral management techniques, and unprofessional handling of health concerns.

Clean and spaciou
Address
16-50 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Moments Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
0 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, NY
Phone
(718) 747-5920
Holy Cross School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
150-01 12 Avenue, Whitestone, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Whitestone, New York, out of 16 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 Whitestone have an average Google rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Whitestone, 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
Whitestone offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Whitestone for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Whitestone 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.