Best Daycares in Jamaica, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers in Jamaica based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Jamaica

  1. #1 — Q381 District 29 Pre-K Center Score: 89%

    District 29 Pre

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Maria's Play & Learn Score: 89%

    Home-2 | Maria's Play & Learn 88-12 175TH ST, JAmaica, ny, 11432 (718) 864

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Bright Beginnings Score: 86%

    Bright Beginnings is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.brightbeginningschildcenter.com.

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

  4. #4 — Academy of Excellence Bellpark Score: 86%

    Academy of Excellence Bellpark is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.AoeSchool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — All My Children Daycare and Nursery School Score: 86%

    All My Children Daycare and Nursery School is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.allmychildrendaycare.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — NAC Christian Group Family Day Care Score: 83%

    NAC Christian Group Family Day Care is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.queensnydaycare.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Apple Tree Nursery School Score: 77%

    Apple Tree Nursery School is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.queenscp.org/what-we-do/childrens-services/childrens-educational-therapeutic-services/apple-tree-nursery-school.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Aunty Jean's PACCOR Preschool Score: 71%

    Aunty Jean's PACCOR Preschool is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.paccorpreschool.wix.com/paccorpreschool.

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

  9. #9 — Highland Academics Score: 69%

    Highland Academics is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website: http://www.highlandacademics.com.

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

  10. #10 — Jamaica Day School of St Demetrios Score: 69%

    Jamaica Day School of St Demetrios is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, school, elementary school. Website: http://greekorthodoxcommstreet.placeweb.site.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Elementary school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Rising stars Islamic school Score: 37%

    Rising stars Islamic school is a childcare center in Jamaica, NY. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  12. #12 — D'Little Star Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10187079772. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Cynthia's Child Care Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10704971533. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Jamaica?
Q381 District 29 Pre-K Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
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 Jamaica?
Childcare costs in Jamaica 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.