Best Daycares in New York, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 31 daycares and childcare centers in New York based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in New York

  1. #1 — Purple Circle Early Childhood Program Score: 34/100

    Purple Circle Early Childhood Education

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Wise Wonder Score: 33/100

    Wise Wonder Park Slope

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Brooklyn Preschool of Science Score: 32/100

    Pre Kindergarten Centers Brooklyn

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Created By Kids Score: 31/100

    Createdbykidsnyc

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Maven Valley Prep Score: 31/100

    Park Slope Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center Score: 31/100

    Friends of Crown Heights

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Park West Montessori School Score: 31/100

    Authentic Montessori Schools in NYC

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Young Risers Score: 29/100

    Young Risers Infant-Toddler/ Pre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Elements Preschool Score: 29/100

    Urban nature preschool in New York city

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Vivvi Score: 29/100

    Vivvi provides child care and early learning for today’s families. Care and learning, where you are.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Cortelyou Early Childhood Center Score: 29/100

    Cortelyou Early Childhood Center, Inc.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — The Learning Experience Score: 28/100

    Daycare and Preschool in Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn 5th Avenue

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Strong Place Day Care Score: 26/100

    Strong Place for Hope Day Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Strong Place Day Care Score: 26/100

    Strong Place for Hope Day Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Kindercare Score: 25/100

    Park Avenue KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in New York, NY

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Ladybug Preschool Score: 25/100

    Ladybug Daycare and Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Our Savior's Lutheran Preschool Score: 25/100

    Our Saviour’s Lutheran Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Age for Stage Score: 24/100

    Theater/Music After School and Day Camps

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — The David Foster Preschool Academy Daycare Score: 24/100

    Buy davidfosteracademy.com – Premium Expired .com Domain on GoDaddy

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Robotic Steam Score: 24/100

    Robotic STEAM gives kids of all backgrounds and abilities an equal chance to learn and love STEAM. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of successful professionals, bold thinkers, and passionate leaders in a positive environment that parents can trust. Science.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Bikes, Boards + Books Score: 24/100

    Bikes, Boards + Books

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Explorer Studio Score: 24/100

    French and Mandarin Preschool in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn, New York

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Old First Nursery School Score: 24/100

    Old First Nursery School | Play

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Mi Casita Score: 24/100

    Mi Casita | Reggio Inspired Spanish Immersion in Bed

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Beansprouts Score: 24/100

    Beansprouts

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Collective Kind Score: 23/100

    Collective Kind

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Discovery Kids Score: 23/100

    Enroll Now at Discovery Kids

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Studio Creative Play Score: 22/100

    Studio Creative Play is a preschool community committed to creating an inclusive, immersive art-based education for children in Park Slope and beyond.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Fastrackids Score: 18/100

    Fastrackids is listed as a childcare center in New York, NY. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: New York, NY. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — New York Kids Club Score: 18/100

    New York Kids Club is catalogued here for people researching daycares in New York, NY. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 601 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10024.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in New York?
Purple Circle Early Childhood Program is currently the #1 ranked daycare in New York based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in New York?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in New York?
Childcare costs in New York 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.