Best Part Time Programs in America — 2026 Rankings

Flexible half-day or part-week schedules for families needing a few hours of care.

Top Part Time Daycares

  1. #1 — Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery Score: 83%

    Rutherford, NY — Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery

    Programs: Pre K, Part Time. 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

Which daycares offer part time?
Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery is currently the top-ranked daycare offering part time based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
What is Part Time?
Flexible half-day or part-week schedules for families needing a few hours of care.
How are part time programs ranked?
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.