Best Daycares in Long Island City, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Long Island City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Long Island City

  1. #1 — Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center - Long Island City Campus Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — The Learning Experience Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Brighter Babies Score: 74%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Herbert G Birch Early Childhood Center Score: 61%

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

  5. #5 — City Gan Preschool Score: 60%

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

  6. #6 — Joseph DiMarco Child Care Center Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Heaven & Isabella Intelligent Kids Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. 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 Long Island City?
Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center - Long Island City Campus is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Long Island City 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 Long Island City?
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 Long Island City?
Childcare costs in Long Island City 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.