Best Daycares in Ridgewood, NY — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 6 daycares and childcare centers in Ridgewood based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Ridgewood
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#1 — Beautiful Minds Childcare Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#2 — Small Wonder Preschool Inc Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Kopciuszek Daycare Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#4 — Puchatek Daycare Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#5 — wBees Forest School Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →
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#6 — ABC Tree Daycare Polskie Przedszkole Score: 40%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. 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 Ridgewood?
- Beautiful Minds Childcare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood?
- 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 Ridgewood?
- Childcare costs in Ridgewood 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.