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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

Bright Blossoms Daycare

5.0

We are beyond thrilled with the care and attention our 4-month-old daughter has received at Bright Blossoms. From the very first day, the staff has been exceptional, providing a warm and nurturing environment that has made both us and our baby feel so comfortable and secure. The communication is...

- Care member

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.

Tiny Bear's House

5.0

I worked at Tiny Bear House and i had a blast, i was considering the place my second home. And now my baby Mark goes there, when i see that my baby is happy am happy too. The stuff is wonderful and caring. i highly recomende the place. love Tiny Bear's House

- Anushe H.

Cariculum Enrichment & Consultants

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

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
"I don't normally write reviews because I'm just lazy to do so lol. I must rave about AMG!!! My kids have never been to daycare before attending here. I was skeptical at first as any parent would be when leaving their loved ones in the hands of strangers (at first)...

Karen L.


Bright Blossoms Daycare

Bright Blossoms Daycare

1803 Florence Street, Merrick, NY

5.0

(14)

Bright Blossoms Daycare is a NYS licensed group family daycare serving children from 6 weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks will be served daily. All meals and snacks served will be organic. Our Daycare program...
5.0
"At first like every mom I struggled to decide which daycare would be the right one for my family. I walked into several places that barley showed interest in my newborn and that were all business. But Muna from the moment we met her only focused on our son, she...

Jennifer C.


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
"Griselda was highly recommended by a friend, she now takes care of my children. The kids have such a hard time leaving her home! Which as a parent makes me feel super comfortable knowing that they are in great hands. The kids are always raving about how much fun...

Ileana P


Tiny Bear's House

Tiny Bear's House

141-33 84th Drive, Briarwood, NY

4.4

(9)

Our full-time childcare facility is open for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our pre-school program is designed to prepare your child for their important school years ahead. We offer school age program after school and planned activities to keep them busy. Please feel free to contact us to...
5.0
"I worked at Tiny Bear House and i had a blast, i was considering the place my second home. And now my baby Mark goes there, when i see that my baby is happy am happy too. The stuff is wonderful and caring. i highly recomende the place. love Tiny Bear's House"

Anushe H.


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
"i love that my kids learn about healthy food choices at Cariculum ... they pick out the good snacks at the supermarket now with out me telling them to"

Lillian N


BrainBridge Learning Adventure

BrainBridge Learning Adventure

420 N. Main Street, Freeport, NY

5.0

(1)

Our program is designed to have children reach their highest potential with academics, social skills, and world culture. We offer three languages: French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Each employee has extensive childcare experience, NYS trainings. Our staff is comprised of certified...

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
"Best childcare in the area! My kid can't wait to go to school every morning!!!"

Cristina


Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

265 N Pine Street, Massapequa, NY

5.0

(8)

A place where you can begin developing your child's education. A fun loving environment where your child is our #1 priority. Competitive prices, clean environment. Quality child care, where we make learning fun. We care for children 6 weeks to 12 years and our facility offers the following; -...
5.0
"We loved Little Stepping Stones! My son has learned so much and everyone there is great! Highly recommend them!"

Jacqueline


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.


Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

3 Valley Ct, Hicksville, NY

5.0

(1)

Creative Dreamers Academy Day Care is accepting enrollment applications for children, ages 9 weeks to 12 years old. We are located on a quiet cul de sac block in Hicksville. Our day care is conveniently located 1.5 miles from the Hicksville Long Island Rail Road station. Creative Dreamers Academy...
5.0
"Miss Deana is by far the best daycare provider I have ever met . I searched for the right daycare in my area and found creative dreamers .. I am so glad I chose her daycare. Most loving provider I could ever ask for! My children love her and look forward to going...

Jeannine 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.


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...
4.0
"This place seems to be a great place to send your child.The staff is amazing,compassionate and caring.I am counting down the days until I can send my child there.The teachers are educated and inventive,plus the administration is always there for you for all...

Alexa R.


Safe Ways Daycare

Safe Ways Daycare

38 Sutton Street, Hempstead, NY

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"Excellent company with incredible prices, the staffing is amazing as well, they have separate classrooms for your child so each child is catered to for specific needs via the kids age range, their very flexible with your work schedule, also my child's learning new...

Lele H.


Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

11 Harbour Rd, Massapequa, NY

5.0

(1)

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Child Care. High quality childcare at its best for working parents. Newly renovated/Celebrating our 12th year. Infants, Toddlers, Preschool 516-308-3274 917-304-5886 Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m., full 1/2 day program / Extended evenings available Quality educational...
5.0
"Great place, warm and friendly family beautiful cozy setting. Fantastic staff . The place is terrific. Mrs. Thea and Mr. Garth are down to earth Christian like people. They do a lot with the children to get them ready for school. They even offer Spanish to...

Melissa


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
"Wonderful experience! Kim is very attentive to the children. My daughter had lots of fun while learning at the same time."

Gina


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...

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
"My baby is well cared for at 3 Steps Group Family Day Care. Darlene is extremely knowledgeable about children and enjoys what she does. I have no problem dropping my baby off and feel secure that she is happy when I leave. I like that healthy, organic meals are...

Sarah S.


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.


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