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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Garden City, NY

Amazing Grace Nursery

5.0

Have been sending my 2 children (7 months, 30 months) for over 2 years and they have been incredible! Can not recommend enough to family and friends looking for daycare. They are education based and work with you on what your child needs in order to achieve their potential.

- Cynthia H

Miss Karen's Child Care

5.0

My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They also do the cutest crafts!

- Lauren S.

Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

5.0

My daughter has attended Three Steps Group Family Daycare since she was 10 weeks old; she is almost 8 months now and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. They are very accommodating time wise if I need to drop my baby off earlier or pick her up later. Darlene is knowledgeable in what...

- Isabell J.

The Wright Academy

5.0

From our initial visit, I immediately felt comfortable and at ease with Ms. Griselda and so did my son (who had a very rough adjustment with his first daycare). Ms. Griselda loves and takes care of all the children like they are her own and gives them all individualized attention, taking great care...

- Tanya R.

Elite Scholars Christian Academy

5.0

Excellent school. My 3 year old is showing great independence and progress within 2 weeks of attending. I couldn't be more pleased

- Joyce T

Drop-in daycares in Garden City, NY

Wa-Klo

36 Franklin Ct, Garden City, NY

Camp Wa-Klo is an American Camp Association-accredited summer camp for girls in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Girls from the first to the twelfth grades can choose to learn or gain greater proficiency in any of the 30 activities in camp. Swimming is required, but they can go horseback riding, take up...

Blue Bay

110 Ring Rd W, Garden City, NY

Camp Blue Bay of Girl Scouts of Nassau County in Garden City, NY offers a variety of sleepaway summer camp program choices. The camp aims to have girls enjoy a diverse camping experience in which they can choose between Troop House Camping and Outdoor Tent Camping.

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.


Miss Karen's Child Care

Miss Karen's Child Care

751 Clifford Ct, Baldwin, NY

5.0

(2)

We are currently enrolling preschoolers for summer camp 2023 and for the 2023 - 2024 school year! Give your child a head start on learning! NYS Licensed. Private Setting. Trained Staff. Preschool Curriculum. Kindergarten readiness.
5.0
"My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They also do the cutest crafts!"

Lauren S.


Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

865 Edwards Blvd, Valley Stream, NY

5.0

(3)

Three Steps Group Family Daycare LLC offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We are a NYS Licensed Group Family Daycare. Our ratio of children to adults is always within state guidelines - and often even lower - to make certain...
5.0
"3 Steps group family daycare is a wonderful fun filled environment from the moment I walked in I knew once my baby is born this is where I'd have my newborn . I'd recommend this daycare to anyone looking for child care. the provider Darlene is always smiling and...

Lauren


The Wright Academy

The Wright Academy

27 Jay St., Hicksville, NY

5.0

(3)

Our mission is to develop young children with creative and active minds. We accomplish this by providing a unique and affordable child development program in a setting were students are able to experience through different activities such as Science, Math, Literacy, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, and...
5.0
"From the moment I walked in, I noticed the care that Griselda (the owner) has taken into making the academy as welcoming as possible. My child loves her and loves going everyday! Griselda is incredibly patient, understanding and most of all caring. She makes sure...

Susana D.


Elite Scholars Christian Academy

Elite Scholars Christian Academy

52 Forest Road, Valley Stream, NY

5.0

(2)

Elite Scholars Christian Academy is committed to creating a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program that s designed to promote social, academic, physical and moral growth needed for the children to be prepared for their transition to Kindergarten. Toddler (Ages 12mos-3): Our toddlers are...
5.0
"As an educator, I have worked closely with the Director in implementing curriculum for young students to meet their academic needs. In addition, I have had relatives and friends who were students at Elite Scholars. Excellent results and caring environment."

Claudia M.


Tanya's Family Child Care

Tanya's Family Child Care

10930 160th Street 7B, Jamaica, NY

5.0

(1)

Hi, my Name is Tanya, and I work closely with Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services. Early head start program. We offer Free Full Day Child Care Services for Children 0 months to 3 years & Expectant Mothers. (Quality in Families) I'm DOHMH Approved. Monitored by qualified, Professional...
5.0
"Great staff and the network where she works for are very pleasant and if you qualify it is actually FREE!!!"

Marilyn M.


Peek-a-boo Daycare

Peek-a-boo Daycare

1661 Sumner Avenue, Merrick, NY

4.5

(2)

We are a NYS Licensed Group Family Daycare (home based) in Merrick, for your convenience. We specialize in infants to toddlers up to age 3. We help your little ones with their developmental stages in a safe and warm environment. All employees are certified in CPR and First Aid Training. We...
5.0
"Peekabo daycare is a warm, loving and fun place to be. Our baby girl loves it there. Jamie takes excellent care of her and provides a fun, versatile and age appropriate curriculum for her. The space has brand new equipment and there are toys for every age group. We...

Victoria C.


Cariculum Enrichment & Consultants

Cariculum Enrichment & Consultants

Box 341143, Jamaica, NY

5.0

(4)

Dear parents, We are happy to welcome your children to Cariculum Summer Enrichment! Our program includes childcare for all ages and stages, and a robust culturally responsive education. We discover reading/writing, environmental science, mathematics, history and world geography through a...
5.0
"Worth it! Your kids will learn to read well and do math here. This is not a typical child care place. Hal"

Halbert G


Little Tulip Early Learning Center

Little Tulip Early Learning Center

3937 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY

5.0

(1)

Little Tulip Early Learning Center is a NYS-licensed Group Family Day Care Center located in Little Neck, Queens, New York. The mission of the Little Tulip Early Learning Center is to provide a safe, high quality and affordable child care service to our community. We offer both full and part-time...
5.0
"Great space for children to spend their time to learn and play when I'm at work!"

Kwansin W.


M & M Daycare

M & M Daycare

11227 204TH STREET, Saint Albans, NY

5.0

(12)

ENROLLING NOW Space Is Limited ACS, HRA & Military VOUCHERS ACCEPTED 3k Program Licensed Provider by OCFS Certified Teachers All staff have AED/ First Aid/ CPR Certificates All Staff are experienced M & M Group Day Care Provides a second home to your child. We shape the lives of our little ones and...
5.0
"Thank you much my son loves it here."

Juan M


Kim's Playschool

Kim's Playschool

921 Preston Rd, East Meadow, NY

5.0

(2)

Here at Kim's Playschool we teach while having fun. A structured yet friendly environment with nutritious snacks and meals provided. We encourage creativity during our craft and playtime. Kim will help with potty training along with helping your child prepare for kindergarten. 20 years NYS licensed...
5.0
"Kim's Playschool offers a creative curriculum that makes learning fun. The day is filled with a range of age-appropriate activities, offering a great balance of group and individual play. My daughter loves the 'friends' she's made and we are very thankful to have...

Bonnie C.


Hope And Future Daycare

Hope And Future Daycare

15 North Street, Glen Head, NY

5.0

(1)

Hope and Future Daycare provides a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. I am licensed and trained in CPR, First Aid and Health & Safety. I've also undergone Background and Fingerprint Clearance over the...
5.0
"I've had my son attending this daycare center for over a 6 monthss now. They are excellent and professional. Larger commercial daycare are great but the smaller and closer atmosphere in this family child care program is what my child needs. He enjoys the...

Nicholas F.


6647 - Tutor Time of East Rockaway

6647 - Tutor Time of East Rockaway

131 Main St, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Kernall Family Childcare

Kernall Family Childcare

11439 210th Street, Cambria Heights, NY

*we provide after-school care from 2-6* *we are open on Saturdays* *we provide meals through CACFP* **acs vouchers are also accepted**

Safe Ways Daycare

Safe Ways Daycare

38 Sutton Street, Hempstead, NY

In any business, what really matters is not what you do but how you do it. For us it's about the what, the how and the why because we care about our families and their needs. However, professionalism in delivering our services is always our first priority. Safeways Daycare is a privately owned...

Aaa Therapies

Aaa Therapies

33 S. Service Rd., Jericho, NY

We provide premier home based clinical and education services to children with a wide spectrum of needs.

Academic Explorers of Uniondale

Academic Explorers of Uniondale

607 Nassau Road, Uniondale, 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 the...

6680 - Tutor Time of Baldwin

6680 - Tutor Time of Baldwin

2856 Milburn Ave, BALDWIN, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

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