Best Daycares in Forest Hills, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 10 daycares and childcare centers in Forest Hills based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Forest Hills

  1. #1 — Forest Park Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Baby Steps Daycare and Preschool II Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Angels In the Gardens Childcare Corp. Daycare / Preschool Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Angels in the Gardens Childcare Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Rise and Shine Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Happy Faces Preschool Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Central Queens Y Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Preschool of America Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — B'Above Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Ivy Day School Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8927566857. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Forest Hills?
Forest Park Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Forest Hills based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Forest Hills?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Forest Hills?
Childcare costs in Forest Hills vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.