Best Daycares in Staten Island, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 42 daycares and childcare centers in Staten Island based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Staten Island

  1. #1 — Tender Care Preschool Center Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Small World Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Alphabet Academy Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Stepping Stones Pre-School Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Church of The Holy Child Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Oakdale Academy Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — The Village Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — St Clare's Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Creative Learning Clubhouse Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — J & J Academy Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Little Excellence Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Eltingville Lutheran School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Staten Island Community Services Inc Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Great Beginnings Infant Center Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Community Resources Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — CBI Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  18. #18 — New U Universe Pre-School Score: 15/100

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

  19. #19 — Hylan Daycare Score: 15/100

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

  20. #20 — Staten Island Head Start at Dongan Hills Center Score: 15/100

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

  21. #21 — Panda Daycare Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Staten Island Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Lemon Tree Pre-School Score: 15/100

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

  24. #24 — Castleton Hill Moravian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  25. #25 — Kangaroo Day Care Score: 15/100

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

  26. #26 — Wagner College Early Childhood Center Score: 15/100

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

  27. #27 — The Learning Experience Score: 15/100

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

  28. #28 — We R Explorers Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  29. #29 — Kinder Island Score: 15/100

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

  30. #30 — The Kids Club Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Staten Island?
Tender Care Preschool Center 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.