Best Daycares in New York, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in New York based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in New York

  1. #1 — Kids-Centric Score: 100%

    KidsCentric – Serving the needs of Special Education in New York City

    Programs: Preschool, Special Needs. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Created By Kids Score: 97%

    Createdbykidsnyc

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Young Risers Score: 97%

    Young Risers Infant-Toddler/ Pre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — District 27 Pre-K Center Score: 91%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13185020542. Type: center-based. Program signals: pre-k. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Incarnation Children's Center Score: 87%

    Catholic Charities of New York

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Kindercare Score: 86%

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Blanche Community Progress Day Care Center 2 Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1245154919. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Age for Stage Score: 80%

    Theater/Music After School and Day Camps

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — The David Foster Preschool Academy Daycare Score: 80%

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    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Studio Creative Play Score: 74%

    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 →

  11. #11 — Wortspiele Montessori Preschool Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2568873577. Type: montessori. Program signals: preschool, montessori. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Chai Tots Preschool Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6579133921. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — The Little Brooklyn Pre-K Center Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/247930606. Type: center-based. Program signals: pre-k. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Fastrackids Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2494253293. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — New York Kids Club Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11664031992. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — New York Kids Club Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/241844859. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/250340138. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Lefferts Garden Promise Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/7004611583. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Prospect Gymnastics Score: 54%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12066924739. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — The Little Gym Score: 46%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6534166850. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Honeydew Score: 46%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12072361220. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center Score: 37%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2568110534. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Alpha Bet Preschool of Murray Hill Score: 37%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6362876552. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Stanley S. Lamm Institute Preschool Score: 37%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9456853975. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Park Place Day Care Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2494088765. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Bambi Child Care Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2494325873. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Baybee Lounge Day Care Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2566983548. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — NY Kids Club Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2704116918. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Sequence for Cidz Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2761641631. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Tita & Tito Day Care Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/3226057068. 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 New York?
Kids-Centric is currently the #1 ranked daycare in New York 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 New York?
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 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.