Best Daycares in New York, NY - Updated June 2026

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Infants

Our infant daycare program in Manhattan, NY - Hell's Kitchen includes tummy time, music, exploration, and sensory stimulation that supports early development. We follow each baby’s feeding and nap schedule to create a nurturing and consistent environment.

Toddlers

A typical day in our toddler daycare program in Manhattan, NY - Hell's Kitchen includes stimulating activities and materials that support motor development, eye-hand coordination, language growth, and early problem-solving skills.

Infants

Our infant daycare program in Manhattan, NY - Hudson Yards includes tummy time, music, exploration, and sensory stimulation that supports early development. We follow each baby’s feeding and nap schedule to create a nurturing and consistent environment.

Twaddlers

Our twaddler daycare program in Hudson Yards encourages exploration and growing communication skills. Our curriculum helps children expand language abilities and strengthen verbal communication through engaging activities.

Infant

Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Toddler

Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Infant

Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Toddler

Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Infant

Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Toddler

Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Infant

Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Toddler

Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Infant

Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Toddler

Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Infant

Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

Toddler

Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.

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TaiVenture Childcare

A nurturing and affordable early learning center for children 10 months to 4 years old, where curiosity, creativity, and confidence are encouraged every day.

Independent Toddler Childcare

A warm, affordable childcare center focused on early learning, creativity, and care for children 10 months to 4 years old—helping each child build confidence and curiosity every day.

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Infant Program

At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

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Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Mini Gigantes

Our Mini Gigantes program offers a warm, nurturing environment designed for infants ages 2 to 12 months. We focus on building strong bonds through responsive care, while supporting each baby’s development with tummy time, sensory play, and early language exposure in both English and Spanish.

Pequeños Exploradores

Pequeños Exploradores is for children ages 2.5 to 3 years. We support independence, early learning, and potty training through bilingual play, music, and hands on activities helping your child grow and get ready for preschool.

Little Beginnings

Loving, safe, & nurturing infant care focused on comfort, early learning, and connection. Juju Little prints provides a cozy, home-like environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive with gentle, attentive care every day.

Growing Prints Toddlers

Our toddler program encourages curiosity, independence, and creativity through hands -on play, music, and movement. At Juju Little Prints, every day is filled with learning, laughter, and love in a safe nurturing environment.

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Pure Little Minds Childcare

At Pure Little Minds Childcare, we provide a nurturing and structured environment where children grow through hands-on learning and meaningful play. Our approach supports each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, encouraging curiosity, confidence, & independence every day

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

Infant Care

Our daycare provides a safe, loving space for babies ages 1–24 months. Through gentle routines and guided play, we support fine motor development, early communication and language skills, and social-emotional learning to help each child grow with confidence and care.

Toddler Care

Our daycare provides a safe, loving space for babies ages 1–24 months. Through gentle routines and guided play, we support fine motor development, early communication and language skills, and social-emotional learning to help each child grow with confidence and care.

Explorers

Golden Minds Prep’s toddler program (ages 2-3) at 2 Gold St, NY, fosters growth via Montessori and Vygotsky methods. Certified teachers offer personalized care. Multilingual classes, art, music, karate, and organic meals spark curiosity. Open 8 AM-7 PM, it builds skills in a vibrant, safe space.

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Preschool Prep

Preschool Prep, designed for young learners ages 18-23 months, is an adult-participation preschool readiness program that is a vital step in ensuring a child is prepared to begin their education journey. Combining art, gym, music, sensory exploration, and social development, the program stimulates learning and acclimates children to the school environment. Grow self-confidence, improve social skills, develop body awareness, boost independence, build a learning foundation, and prepare for success in preschool and beyond!

Preschool Prep

Preschool Prep, designed for young learners ages 18-23 months, is an adult-participation preschool readiness program that is a vital step in ensuring a child is prepared to begin their education journey. Combining art, gym, music, sensory exploration, and social development, the program stimulates learning and acclimates children to the school environment. Grow self-confidence, improve social skills, develop body awareness, boost independence, build a learning foundation, and prepare for success in preschool and beyond!

Preschool Prep

Preschool Prep, designed for young learners ages 18-23 months, is an adult-participation preschool readiness program that is a vital step in ensuring a child is prepared to begin their education journey. Combining art, gym, music, sensory exploration, and social development, the program stimulates learning and acclimates children to the school environment. Grow self-confidence, improve social skills, develop body awareness, boost independence, build a learning foundation, and prepare for success in preschool and beyond!

Preschool Prep

Preschool Prep, designed for young learners ages 18-23 months, is an adult-participation preschool readiness program that is a vital step in ensuring a child is prepared to begin their education journey. Combining art, gym, music, sensory exploration, and social development, the program stimulates learning and acclimates children to the school environment. Grow self-confidence, improve social skills, develop body awareness, boost independence, build a learning foundation, and prepare for success in preschool and beyond!

2's Program

HGL ART's 2s program is designed to nurture the natural curiosity and creativity of our youngest learners. Through a play-based curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experiences, early language exposure, art exploration, and trilingualism.

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Daisys’ Day Care

Hello my name is Daisy. At Daisys’ Day Care I’m dedicated and enthusiastic about promoting early childhood development. I strive to create an environment where children can grow, explore, and learn through play and engaging with activities. I provide affordable care for every child.

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Infant Program

This program provides a safe, nurturing, ans clean space for infants. With a shoe-free policy, personalized care, and a creative curriculum, we support early developement and milestones through exporation, play, and strong family connections.

Toddler Program

Toddlers are introduce to collaborative learning in a program focused on the cognitive, language, and communication, physical, and social and emotional development. They experiment with crayons, paint, water, sand, dough, etc. Your child will be introduced to numbers, alphabets, colors, and shapes.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Learn &Grow

This day care is teaching children from birth to get them ready and developed mentally and physically learn to share toys socialise with at her kids .

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