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422 Before or After School Daycare in New York

Browse 422 before or after school daycare across New York. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New York

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New York can make the decision-making process smoother.

New York has about 6,486 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New York. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New York

There are 6,486 daycares in New York: 186 headstart facilities, 422 before/after school centers, 136 religious facility daycares, and 5,742 childcare and preschool centers.

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Jack And Jill Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Jack and Jill Nursery School for its caring, dedicated teachers who create a nurturing environment where children feel happy and comfortable attending. The school is noted for small class sizes, engaging activities, and strong support for children's development and independence. Multiple reviews highlight the school's positive impact on children's social-emotional growth and overall preschool experience.

Caring and dedicated teacherssmall class sizesengaging activities and games
Address
43-23 Colden Street, Flushing, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. John'S Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

One parent describes the staff as nice and friendly, noting that they feel welcome despite the visit occurring long ago. The reviewer highlights the welcoming atmosphere as a key positive aspect of their experience.

friendly staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
22-01 123 Street, College Point, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yearling Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Yearling Nursery School for its nurturing, loving environment and dedicated staff who provide individualized care and attention. The school is noted for creative, hands-on learning activities, strong developmental support, excellent communication with parents, and a welcoming, safe atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents highly recommending the school.

Caring and attentive teachersnurturing environmenthands-on learning activities
Address
604 West 227 Street, Bronx, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of St. Lawrence County Northwind After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Cornell Cooperative Extension's Northwind After School program as a valuable community resource offering farm camps, educational programs, and outdoor activities for children. The facility is highlighted for affordable pricing, knowledgeable staff, animal interactions, and nature-based learning opportunities. Parents appreciate the organization's broader contributions to the county including 4-H youth development, gardening programs, and agricultur

Address
2043b State Highway 68, Canton, NY
Phone
(315) 379-9192
Temple Beth Shalom Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Temple Beth Shalom Nursery School is a Reform synagogue-based preschool in Hastings-on-Hudson consistently praised for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and inclusive community. Parents highlight the nurturing educational environment, talented staff including a respected rabbi, and diverse programming for children. The facility is noted for being welcoming to families of all religious backgrounds.

warm and welcoming environmentnurturing preschool programdiverse and inclusive community
Address
740 North Broadway, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY
Phone
(914) 478-3833
Chenango Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

One parent describes the staff as super friendly and very capable, noting that their child loves the program. Another reviewer characterizes the nursery school as excellent, with their child enjoying the experience there.

friendly staffcapable staffchildren love the program
Address
59 W Kendrick, Hamilton, NY
Phone
(315) 824-1810
Peace Through Play Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Peace Through Play Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its nature-based, screen-free learning approach set on three acres of woodland. Parents highlight the caring staff, outdoor play emphasis, Montessori-style curriculum, and nurturing environment that fosters creativity and social development. The school is noted for affordable pricing, flexible scheduling, and strong community values centered on respect and kindness.

Screen and technology-free environmentoutdoor woodland setting with three acresexperiential learning approach
Address
8 Amber Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY
Phone
(845) 356-8746
Les Enfants Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Les Enfants Montessori School for its exceptional academic foundation, dedicated teachers, and holistic approach to child development. The school combines rigorous Montessori education with diverse extracurricular activities, language instruction, and a supportive community environment. Multiple families report their children excelled academically and emotionally, with strong preparation for future schooling.

Dedicated and caring teachers
Address
29-21 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
International Children School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

A small number of reviewers describe the International Children School as a great school. These positive comments are brief and do not detail specific aspects of the program. No negative feedback or complaints have been reported.

Great schoolPositive overall impression
Address
57-27 Penrod Street, Corona, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rochdale Village Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

One parent describes Rochdale Village Nursery and Kindergarten as an exceptional choice that made them feel like part of the family, highlighting staff members who personalized care and addressed specific needs. Another reviewer offers a brief comment noting the staff are nice and caring.

Personalized attentionprofessional and caring staffstrong communication
Address
170-20 130 Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rochdale Village Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

One parent highlights Rochdale Village Nursery School as an exceptional choice, praising the staff for treating families like family and addressing individual needs with care. While another reviewer offers a brief positive note on the staff's demeanor, no specific complaints are detailed in the available feedback.

staff treats families like familypersonalized attention to children's needs and preferencesprofessional and caring staff
Address
170-30 130 Avenue, Jamaica, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Mark'S Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise St. Mark's Nursery School as a warm, nurturing, play-based learning environment with highly dedicated and caring teachers. The cooperative model, which allows parent involvement through special classroom visits, strong sense of community, and enrichment programs are frequently highlighted as key strengths that support children's social-emotional and academic development.

Certified and caring teachersplay-based learning approachsocial-emotional development focus
Address
100 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY
Phone
(516) 536-6295
All Souls School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

One parent describes this as the best school they ever attended. The single review highlights a highly positive experience without noting any drawbacks.

Best school experience
Address
1157 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Child'S World Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents highlight the caring staff and well-run programs, with specific praise for the transitions, two-year-old, and preschool offerings. Families express long-term satisfaction, noting that their children enjoy the amazing activities and playground.

caring staffwell-run programstransitions program
Address
1515 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington, NY
Phone
(516) 883-4141
Helping Hands School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Helping Hands School receives consistently high praise from parents and former students. Reviews highlight the caring, professional staff who genuinely connect with children of all abilities. Parents express strong satisfaction with their experiences and express reluctance to leave.

Caring and compassionate staffprofessional environmentstaff genuinely loves the children
Address
4 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY
Phone
(518) 664-5066
Red Robin Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Red Robin Country Day School is a highly-regarded school-based program in Westbury, New York, with perfect 5-star reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong educational quality, and wide range of activities that help children thrive emotionally and socially. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children form lasting friendships and gain confidence.

Attentive and caring staffcertified teachersstrong em
Address
878 Jericho Tpke, Westbury, NY
Phone
(516) 334-1144
Great Neck Community School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Great Neck Community School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, balanced curriculum, and enrichment activities. However, one parent reported a deeply negative experience in 2024, citing concerns about leadership conduct, safety issues, staff pressure, and an official state violation.

Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and caring teacherswell-balanced curriculum combining academics with creativity and social-emotional growth
Address
225 Schenck Ave, Great Neck, NY
Phone
(516) 482-5005
Holy Name Of Mary Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for the church facility, not the Montessori school program. Reviewers praise the beautiful historic building, active parish community, and welcoming atmosphere for families and worship services.

Beautiful architecturewell-maintained facilityactive parish with many families
Address
110 Grand Street, Croton On Hudson, NY
Phone
(914) 271-5182
The New Interdisciplinary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

The New Interdisciplinary School receives consistently high praise from parents and alumni. Parents highlight the exceptional, compassionate staff who provide individualized attention and create a family-like atmosphere. The school is particularly recognized for its excellent support of children with special needs and learning disabilities.

Skilled and compassionate staffstrong support for special needs and learning disabilitiesfamily-like environment
Address
430 Sills Rd., Yaphank, NY
Phone
(631) 924-5583
Mt. Olivet Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Mt. Olivet Christian School in Corona, New York appears to be a church-based institution rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, spiritual leadership, and teaching of religious values. Parents highlight the caring nature of the clergy and congregation members.

Welcoming environmentknowledgeable leadership who greets members by namecaring staff
Address
33-25 97 Street, Corona, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Redeemer St. John'S Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Redeemer St. John's Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about a teacher's classroom management style and potential religious messaging that conflicted with their family values.

Caring and attentive staffstrong kindergarten transition preparationsafe and clean environment
Address
939 83 Street, Brooklyn, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Temple Emmanuel Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

These reviews do not assess Temple Emmanuel Nursery School's daycare services. Instead, they describe visits to Temple Emanu-El synagogue, praising its architecture, museum, and welcoming community. No actual daycare experiences or educational programs are reviewed.

Beautiful architecturefriendly and knowledgeable staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
1 East 65 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hewlett-East Rockaway J.C. Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Hewlett-East Rockaway J.C. Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong community focus. Parents commend the exceptional director Cheryl for her dedication and hands-on approach, as well as the staff's friendliness and commitment to child safety and well-rounded education.

Warm and welcoming atmospherededicated and hands-on directorstaff friendliness
Address
295 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY
Phone
(516) 599-1169
Plainview Cooperative Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Plainview Cooperative Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising structured academics, experienced teachers, and strong kindergarten preparation. One parent reported a negative experience involving their child's expulsion and alleged inflexibility with special needs, though this contrasts sharply with other parents' comments about the school's accommodations for special needs students.

Structuredwell-prepared classesexperience
Address
84 Southern Parkway, Plainview, NY
Phone
(516) 938-8383
Little Scholars Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Little Scholars Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, safe and clean environment, and excellent communication from management. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with parents feeling confident in the quality of care.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong educational curri
Address
112 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY
Phone
(516) 674-4037
Kids' World Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Kids' World Nursery School receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff led by Miss Wendy, small family-like environment, and strong kindergarten preparation. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the facility and staff, though no specific concerns were detailed.

Experienced stafffamily atmosphereactive involvement in child education
Address
21 Center Court, Center Moriches, NY
Phone
(631) 874-6210
Kaplan Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Reviews praise Kaplan Nursery School's welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and spiritual leadership. Parents highlight the Tot Shabbat service and Rabbi as particular strengths. Most reviewers recommend the facility, though some reviews appear to reference the associated synagogue rather than the daycare specifically.

Inviting atmosphereexcellent RabbiTot Shabbat programming
Address
225 East 51 Street, New York, NY
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunshine Day Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

One parent shares a nostalgic 5-star review, noting they attended the school 34 years ago and appreciate that it remains operational. The feedback highlights the longevity and enduring presence of the facility.

longevitycontinued operation
Address
14 Hayes Road, East Greenbush, NY
Phone
(518) 477-4156
Temple Beth Sholom Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are about Temple Beth Sholom's catering services and synagogue facilities for weddings and events, not about the nursery school program. No parent reviews of the daycare's educational services, staff, curriculum, or child care quality are available.

None relevant to daycare services
Address
401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY
Phone
(516) 621-1171
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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 422 before or after school daycares across New York. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New York are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New York's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New York, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New York sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New York vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.