Best Daycares in Staten Island, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 44 daycares and childcare centers in Staten Island based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Staten Island

  1. #1 — Creative Learning Clubhouse Score: 86%

    Creative Learning Clubhouse is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.bizapedia.com/ny/creative-learning-clubhouse-inc.html.

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

  2. #2 — Staten Island Head Start at Dongan Hills Center Score: 86%

    Staten Island Head Start at Dongan Hills Center is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.simhs.org.

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

  3. #3 — Oakdale Academy Score: 86%

    Oakdale Academy is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.oakdaleacademy.net/.

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

  4. #4 — Tender Care Preschool Center Score: 86%

    Tender Care Preschool Center is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tendercarepreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Little Excellence Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Excellence Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleexcellence.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Alphabet Academy Score: 86%

    Alphabet Academy is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.alphabetacademysi.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Bumblebees R US Score: 86%

    Bumblebees R US is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, educational services, education. Website: http://bumblebeesrus.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Educational services, Education. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Staten Island Community Services Inc Score: 86%

    Staten Island Community Services Inc is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, community services non profits. Website: https://www.siparent.com/where-to-find-the-latest-issue-of-staten-island-parent/staten-island-parent-magazine-locations-10308.

    Programs: Preschool, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  9. #9 — New U Universe Pre-School Score: 86%

    New U Universe Pre-School is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.newuuniverse.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Castleton Hill Moravian Preschool Score: 86%

    Castleton Hill Moravian Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://castletonhillpreschool.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Wagner College Early Childhood Center Score: 86%

    Wagner College Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://wagner.edu/ecc.

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

  12. #12 — Kinder Island Score: 86%

    Kinder Island is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kinderislandny.com/home.

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

  13. #13 — The Learning Experience Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/staten-island-st-george/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_listing.

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

  14. #14 — Staten Island Head Start Program Division of RUMC Score: 84%

    Staten Island Head Start Program Division of RUMC is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://simhs.org.

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

  15. #15 — The Kids Club Score: 84%

    The Kids Club is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://thekidsclubsi.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Church of The Holy Child Preschool Score: 80%

    Church of The Holy Child Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Holychildsi.com/preschool.

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

  17. #17 — 4 Angels Day Care Inc. Score: 80%

    4 Angels Day Care Inc. is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.4angelsdaycareinc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Eltingville Lutheran School Score: 80%

    Eltingville Lutheran School is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.eltingvillelutheranschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Great Beginnings Infant Center Score: 80%

    Great Beginnings Infant Center is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.greatbeginnings.com.

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

  20. #20 — Small World Preschool Score: 80%

    Small World Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://smallworldpreschoolny.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Score: 80%

    Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://www.ivyprep.org/locations/staten-island.

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

  22. #22 — CBI Academy Preschool Score: 80%

    CBI Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.SICBI.org/.

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

  23. #23 — Lemon Tree Pre-School Score: 80%

    Lemon Tree Pre-School is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lemontreepre-school.com/page1.html.

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

  24. #24 — St Clare's Preschool Score: 80%

    St Clare's Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://dance280.wixsite.com/stclaredance.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — We R Explorers Preschool Score: 77%

    We R Explorers Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://werexplorerspreschool.business.site.

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

  26. #26 — Steps to Success Score: 74%

    Steps to Success is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stepstosuccess2.com/.

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

  27. #27 — The Village Preschool Score: 71%

    The Village Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://villagepreschoolsi.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Stepping Stones Pre-School Score: 71%

    Stepping Stones Pre-School is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.steppingstonespreschools.org.

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

  29. #29 — Panda Daycare Score: 71%

    Panda Daycare is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://pandadaycare.tilda.ws/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Staten Island Preschool Score: 71%

    Staten Island Preschool is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://sipreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. 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 Staten Island?
Creative Learning Clubhouse is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Staten Island 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 Staten Island?
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 Staten Island?
Childcare costs in Staten Island 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.