Best Daycares in New York, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 46 daycares and childcare centers in New York based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in New York

  1. #1 — Acelero Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Acelero Learning Center is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.shineearly.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Alef Bet Preschool Score: 27/100

    Alef Bet Preschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://alefbetnyc.com/.

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

  3. #3 — All My Stars Daycare Score: 27/100

    All My Stars Daycare is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.allmystarsdaycare.com/.

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

  4. #4 — All Souls School Score: 27/100

    All Souls School is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://allsoulsschoolnyc.org/.

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

  5. #5 — Amy's Academy Score: 27/100

    Amy's Academy is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://amysacademy.com.

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

  6. #6 — Basin Prep Preschool Score: 27/100

    Basin Prep Preschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.Basinprep.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — BedRock Preschool Score: 27/100

    BedRock Preschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bedrockpreschool.com.

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

  8. #8 — Book Nook Enrichment Score: 27/100

    Book Nook Enrichment is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, education, day care preschool. Website: http://www.booknooknyc.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Bowencentertps Score: 27/100

    Bowencentertps is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, counseling and mental health. Website: http://www.bowencsc.org/tps.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Counseling and mental health. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Bridge Community Playschool Score: 27/100

    Bridge Community Playschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.bridgeplayschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Bright Beginnings NYC Score: 27/100

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

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

  12. #12 — 43rd Street Kids Preschool Score: 25/100

    43rd Street Kids Preschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.43rdstreetkidspreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — ABC Kiddieland Inc Score: 25/100

    ABC Kiddieland Inc is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.abckiddieland.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Adapt Community Network School Score: 25/100

    Adapt Community Network School is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/who-we-are/locations.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Brevoort Children's Center Score: 25/100

    Brevoort Children's Center is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://bksny.org.

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

  16. #16 — Bright Beginnings Score: 25/100

    Bright Beginnings is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.brightbeginningsnyc.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Bright Kids of America Preschool and Daycare Score: 24/100

    Bright Kids of America Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://brightkidsamerica.com.

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

  18. #18 — Ashley Tyler Score: 22/100

    Ashley Tyler is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.innerforce.org/.

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

  19. #19 — Blue Apple Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 22/100

    Blue Apple Early Childhood Learning Center is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.blueappleny.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Books and Rattles Score: 22/100

    Books and Rattles is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://booksandrattlespreschools.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Beis Shlomo Zalmen Score: 21/100

    Beis Shlomo Zalmen is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, religious school, synagogue. Website: http://www.beisshlomozalmen.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Synagogue. View full profile →

  22. #22 — A Place Of Miracles Score: 20/100

    A Place Of Miracles is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Www.apomiracles.com/.

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

  23. #23 — ABC Preschool & Kindergarten Center Score: 20/100

    ABC Preschool & Kindergarten Center is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.abcpreschoolny.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Acorn School Score: 20/100

    Acorn School is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://www.acornschoolnyc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — All in One Kids Daycare and Learning Center Score: 20/100

    All in One Kids Daycare and Learning Center is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.allinonekids.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Beansprouts Nursery School Score: 20/100

    Beansprouts Nursery School is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beansproutsnurseryschool.com/open-house.

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

  27. #27 — Beginnings Nursery School Score: 20/100

    Beginnings Nursery School is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beginningsnursery.net.

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

  28. #28 — Booker T Washington Preschool Score: 20/100

    Booker T Washington Preschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://btwlc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Bright Horizons at New York Presbyterian Hospital Uptown Score: 20/100

    Bright Horizons at New York Presbyterian Hospital Uptown is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ny/newyork/nypres.

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

  30. #30 — Bright Horizons at NoHo Score: 20/100

    Bright Horizons at NoHo is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ny/newyork/noho?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=weblink&utm_content…

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in New York?
Acelero Learning Center 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.