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Recent child care center reviews in Merrick, NY

Jewish Early Learning Center

5.0

A safe, warm, and loving environment for children to learn and grow!

- Meira

PRECIOUS KIDS TOO INC.

5.0

An amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It is wonderful to see the care and admiration each teacher has toward every child. The teachers really make an effort to engage children and develop them in a very individualized way. The management is really committed to fostering a safe,...

- Care member

Merrick Community Nursery School

5.0

This is a fabulous school!! My daughter has been attending MCNS since she was 18months old and we just fell in love with teachers and staff. I highly recommend them for anyone in the area.

- Justine A.

Dependable Day Care

5.0

I have been very happy with Debbie and her helper Rachel. Very responsible, reliable, accommodating. Nice set up, beautiful yard. My son has been there for 2 years, he loves it. Will miss it when he goes to preK.

- Alzbeta S.

Precious Kids Country

5.0

I have been sending my daughters since they were infants and they love going everyday. Every teacher so far has been great we especially love Mrs. Stephanie and Ms. Christine. The director Lisa is amazing and the owners are so kind and love children! The facility is always clean and I can go to...

- Jamie

Child care centers in Merrick, NY

Jewish Early Learning Center

Jewish Early Learning Center

2174 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY

5.0

(1)

The Jewish Early Learning Center welcomes children ages 1 - 4 years and provides each child with a safe, warm environment. It uses the SPICES approach to education, which encourages children to develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively, emotionally and spiritually. The curriculum...
5.0
"A safe, warm, and loving environment for children to learn and grow!"

Meira


Welcome to Precious Kids Too of Merrick. Our facility is a learning and development center that provides high quality childcare for kids. We are privately owned and have been successfully caring for children since 2006. Precious Kids Too center is located just steps away from Merrick LIRR station....
5.0
"An amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It is wonderful to see the care and admiration each teacher has toward every child. The teachers really make an effort to engage children and develop them in a very individualized way. The management is...

Care member


Merrick Community Nursery School

69 Willis Ave, Merrick, NY

5.0

(1)

Merrick Community Nursery School in Merrick, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The centre provide child care for families and nursery kids.
5.0
"This is a fabulous school!! My daughter has been attending MCNS since she was 18months old and we just fell in love with teachers and staff. I highly recommend them for anyone in the area."

Justine A.


Dependable Day Care

2219 Howes St, Merrick, NY

5.0

(1)

5.0
"I have been very happy with Debbie and her helper Rachel. Very responsible, reliable, accommodating. Nice set up, beautiful yard. My son has been there for 2 years, he loves it. Will miss it when he goes to preK."

Alzbeta S.


Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

1430 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY

At Academic Explorers, we provide high quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school-age students ages 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Our warm, family-friendly center creates a safe, welcoming, comfortable environment for children, their parents, and our team. Throughout...

Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center is an childcare center that accommodates both family and community needs. Choosing a childcare center is one of the most important decisions a family has to make. When a child attends our center, families are able to go to work or continue schooling...

South Shore Montessori School

2323 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY

South Shore Montessori School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Merrick, New York for kids of from three to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Programs

1260 Meadowbrook Rd, Merrick, NY

Bellmore Merrick Child in Merrick, NY is a non profit before and after school care. It is a fully licensed center and has been in the business for 25 years. Before School program is available from seven fifteen am to eight thirty am and after school program is open from two fifty pm to six pm.

Camp Westmont

2116 Merrick Ave Ste 3005, Merrick, NY

Camp Westmont in Merrick, NY is a childcare and camp for children from six to sixteen years old that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as...

TLC Day Care

1731 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY

TLC Day Care is a state-licensed day care center that offers services designed for children ages six weeks to five years old. Located in Merrick, New York, TLC Day Care implements the Fun Sunshine Curriculum and the Learning Box Curriculum. The company also offers Spanish classes and summer programs...

Bella Babies Infant Suites of Precious Kids

2220 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY

Our unique program is designed for babies only. Each room has 8 babies. Rooms are divided by age, this center only goes up to 30 months. Babies are given better care with our 2-1 ratio. We prefer our babies not to be with older children. Our other location nearby starts at 2 thru nursery/pre-k....

Precious Kids Country

Precious Kids Country

1150 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa, NY

4.6

(11)

Precious Kids Country or PKC as we like to call it is a learning and development center that provides high quality childcare for kids from ages 6 weeks through pre-k. We pride ourselves in providing a family atmosphere for both parents and students to learn and grow.
5.0
"I have been sending my daughters since they were infants and they love going everyday. Every teacher so far has been great we especially love Mrs. Stephanie and Ms. Christine. The director Lisa is amazing and the owners are so kind and love children! The facility...

Jamie


Kids Connection@ACDS

Kids Connection@ACDS

4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY

5.0

(2)

Kids Connection@ACDS is currently enrolling for our Infant/Toddler, and Preschool Program. Kids Connection, a New York State Licensed, DSS approved day care program provides an enriched Early Childhood Program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The program operates from 7am to 5:30pm to...
5.0
"Quality of care will exceed your expectations! Teachers are warm, nurturing, and provide a safe learning environment for children."

Kristin A.


HoneybeedaycarelongIsland

HoneybeedaycarelongIsland

145 Roselle St, Mineola, NY

5.0

(2)

I am offering a great program to the community for children to learn through playing, reading and doing arts and crafts projects every day, following a proper curriculum while in the care of experienced teachers who will care for them in the best way possible in a clean environment. We provide a...
5.0
"Narjes, the owner is a wonderful caring woman who makes our family feel safe and welcome every time our child is dropped off. She treats our child like he's her own and I couldn't feel more comfortable leaving him with her. If anything comes up in our schedule, she...

Naima C.


Tiny Bee Academy

Tiny Bee Academy

14969 256th St, Rosedale, NY

5.0

(5)

Children will have a lot of fun while learning through various educational games, and toys. Reading and gross motor skills are very important in our program. We have all the tools necessary to help Your child succeed. I have children of my own and I have 11 years experience working at Daycare...
5.0
"By far the best daycare in whole Queens !!! Owned by family oriented People, caring for others children just if they were their own! Honest, reliable, and affordable!!! We've been lucky enough to be part of this wonderful family for about 2 years now !!! Love you...

Justyna


Ready Set Grow Learning Academy

Ready Set Grow Learning Academy

63 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, NY

5.0

(2)

Ready Set Grow Learning Academy, Inc. provides a stimulating and safe environment for children ages 6 weeks to twelve years old. Run as a family operation, Ready, Set, Grow is the fun, affordable alternative with the best quality you can find in town. We seek to stimulate and develop children's...
5.0
"I tried to enroll my child and the program was open and honest regarding still being in the licensing process nearing the end. It was refreshing to see such a clean facility that was still being worked on. I plan to enroll my child, he's already on the waiting...

Mrs. R


Amazing Grace Nursery

Amazing Grace Nursery

1948 BYRON AVE, Elmont, NY

5.0

(4)

Amazing Grace Nursery is a natural learning oasis for growing minds. We offer a culturally engaging, family-centered, nature loving, fun-filled environment for children at all ages. Our educational childcare services combine project based, sensory activities geared at cultivating the child's...
5.0
"Aunt Grace and Ms. Katonia are two of the sweetest people I've ever met. I was traveling to New York for two weeks and I needed child care for my daughter and boy did they deliver more than I expected! The facility is clean, aesthetically pleasing and extremely...

Shunelle N.


Little Rainbow Inc

Little Rainbow Inc

600 Seaman Ave, Baldwin, NY

5.0

(2)

Early childhood center with literature based curriculum. Open from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Early drop off available. Children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and before and afterschool. Breakfast, lunch, and snack included. Free registration if you mention Care.com.
5.0
"Both my children have "grown up" in Little Rainbow and I have to say I couldn't have asked for a better childcare experience! All of the staff is kind, sweet and caring. Both my children enjoy the warm environment and they have learned so much while having fun! As...

Nicole D.


Learn and Grow Child Care (only accepting 3 and 4 year olds at this time)

Learn and Grow Child Care (only accepting 3 and 4 year olds at this time)

566 Wantagh Avenue, LEVITTOWN, NY

Starting at $1535/mo

5.0

(3)

Learn and Grow Child Care understands that the early years of your child's life are the most formative and the most important in his or her development. Our goals for your child are clear. We want to provide a safe, nurturing environment where your young children are socially, emotionally and...
5.0
"My children have been going to Learn and Grow since 2017. To say they are phenomenal; is an understatement. They are caring, fun, creative, and child & family centered. My daughter is now 8 years old and she still talks about all of the teachers and her time...

Mr. V.


Small Readers Child Center Inc.

Small Readers Child Center Inc.

657 Nostrand Ave, Uniondale, NY

4.0

(1)

Hello! Bienvenidos ! Small Readers Big Achievers Child Center Incorporated is a New York State Licensed Group Family Home Daycare which caters to a diverse group of children. We educate and nurture each child so that they can achieve success as beginning and emerging learners. Our environment, is...

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Ratings for Merrick, NY child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Centers in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.