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Recent daycare reviews in Merrick, NY

Bright Blossoms Daycare

5.0

My 3 year old daughter has been going to Bright Blossoms since she was 4 months old and my 10 month old son has been there since he was 5 months old. They both absolutely love it! They have the biggest smiles on their faces when they arrive each morning and my daughter doesn't want to leave when...

- Danielle

Jewish Early Learning Center

5.0

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

- Meira

Peek-A-Boo Daycare

5.0

Peek-A-Boo Daycare is a wonderful family daycare for my 2-year old son. He does enjoy the time everyday there. Jamie is nice and very careful. We all like what she has provided so far.

- Vivien W

Ready, Set, Grow Daycare

5.0

I'm so grateful to have found Ready, Set, Grow! Joanne and Johnna are the sweetest, kindest and most dedicated people. They have really become like family. My daughter has learned so much in such a nurturing and fun environment. She is so happy there! I can't recommend RSG enough!

- Jenna

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.

- Scott A

Daycares in Merrick, NY

Bright Blossoms Daycare

Bright Blossoms Daycare

1803 Florence Street, Merrick, NY

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(13)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My 3 year old daughter has been going to Bright Blossoms since she was 4 months old and my 10 month old son has been there since he was 5 months old. They both absolutely love it! They have the biggest smiles on their faces when they arrive each morning and my...

Danielle


Jewish Early Learning Center

Jewish Early Learning Center

2174 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $330/wk

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...

Recent review:

5.0
A safe, warm, and loving environment for children to learn and grow!

Meira


Peek-A-Boo Daycare

Peek-A-Boo Daycare

1661 Sumner Avenue, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $326/wk

5.0

(2)

Peek-A-Boo Daycare is a NYS Licensed Group Family Daycare and we are DSS approved. All employees are certified in CPR and First Aid Training. We offer an organic, fun & creative learning environment. We are here to prepare babies and toddlers for grade school and to offer a safe, warm learning home...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Peek-A-Boo Daycare is a wonderful family daycare for my 2-year old son. He does enjoy the time everyday there. Jamie is nice and very careful. We all like what she has provided so far.

Vivien W


Ready, Set, Grow Daycare

Ready, Set, Grow Daycare

1010 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $326/wk

5.0

(5)

We provide quality child-care services in a Group Family Daycare setting for children 18 months - 5 years of age. We offer a child-care curriculum filled with age appropriate activities that will foster cognitive, social, educational and recreational child development. Our main philosophy is to...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I'm so grateful to have found Ready, Set, Grow! Joanne and Johnna are the sweetest, kindest and most dedicated people. They have really become like family. My daughter has learned so much in such a nurturing and fun environment. She is so happy there! I can't...

Jenna


Merrick Community Nursery School

69 Willis Ave, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $330/wk

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.

Recent review:

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.

Scott A


Dependable Day Care

2219 Howes St, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $307/wk

5.0

(1)

Recent review:

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


Bella Babies Infant Suites of Precious Kids

2220 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY

Starting at $325/wk

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....

Camp Westmont

2116 Merrick Ave Ste 3005, Merrick, NY

Starting at $800/wk

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

Costimate: $330/wk

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...

South Shore Montessori School

2323 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $330/wk

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

Costimate: $330/wk

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.

Room to Grow Child Care

2655 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY

Costimate: $326/wk

Room To Grow Child Care opened in July 2010 and accepts children from 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. Jaclyn and Tara have many years of experience working with children. Jaclyn decided to pursue her dream of opening her own day care. We do many exciting and fun activities throughout the day. There...

Greenwood Trails

1075 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY

Greenwood Trails in Merrick, Connecticut offers the traditional camp experience for children. Set in the beautiful Berkshires in Connecticut, the camp has 100 acres of wooded hiking paths and trails. They specialize in introducing new campers to the camp experience. Their carefully tailored...

Safe Ways Daycare

Safe Ways Daycare

38 Sutton Street, Hempstead, NY

Starting at $250/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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


Tiny Bee Academy

Tiny Bee Academy

14969 256th St, Rosedale, NY

Starting at $165/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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


Carimich Family Daycare

Carimich Family Daycare

24102 141 Ave, Rosedale, NY

Costimate: $147/wk

4.0

(1)

Now Enrolling, accepting children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Monday to Friday 7a.m. to 6 p.m. with weekend and extended hours available. After school, Drop in and Pick up available. We supervise kids with their homework. Licensed Family Home daycare, Safe environment, First Aid/CPR, Certified...

Recent review:

4.0
very nice place, staffs are very good with with children. price affordable. my two children dont want to leave to go go home at time.

Caridad B


D&D Daycare Inc.

D&D Daycare Inc.

374 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY

Costimate: $313/wk

3.7

(6)

At D&D Daycare, we believe in providing a safe and nurturing foundation that will enhance your child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We believe early childhood education should be designed to accommodate children at different stages of learning and to help them develop the...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Great place if you are looking for a staff that truly cares about your child and is willing to work along with the parents.

Melanie R


Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

Creative Dreamers Academy Child Day Care

3 Valley Ct, Hicksville, NY

Starting at $300/wk

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...

Recent review:

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


Family Treehouse Daycare

Family Treehouse Daycare

228 Keller Ave, Elmont, NY

4.0

(2)


Blair Care Children's Center

Blair Care Children's Center

12 Tanglewood Lane, Freeport, NY

Starting at $250/wk

4.5

(8)

Affordable daycare services provided in a licensed home daycare environment located in Freeport, NY. Our program offers the benefits of a cozy, warm, home environment with a small child to provider ratio, along with the space, socialization, and structure of a daycare center. Children engage in...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I wish I could give more than five stars. Blair care was recommended by a friend and it has changed my life! As a first time mother, I can leave my daughter in the hands of Blair care and feel confident that she is in the best of hands. Blair Care is a clean...

Sha D


Lisa's Loving Care

Lisa's Loving Care

18 Stone Ln, Levittown, NY

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(11)

Lisa's Loving Care is a Group Family Day Care Home located in Levittown. At Lisa's, we offer a safe, loving, caring, and educational environment with experienced and warm staff. The children's days are filled with many activities such as circle time, music and movement, story time, math and reading...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lisa's Loving Care is run by the most caring, trustworthy, and experienced professional. Lisa truly loves the children who attend her school. She carefully chooses fun and appropriately challenging activities. The children are taught to care about each other and...

Mary E


Kids Connection@ACDS

Kids Connection@ACDS

4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY

Costimate: $272/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
As a first time mom, the thought of daycare was scary. My husband and I toured Kids Connection and were so impressed. We decided to enroll our son and he began his journey in daycare in late April of this year. Well, it has been nothing short of amazing. He is...

Heather


Kernall Family Childcare

Kernall Family Childcare

11439 210th Street, Cambria Heights, NY

Costimate: $211/wk

5.0

(2)

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

Recent reviews:

5.0
Krystal is an exceptional provider, giving each child as much time as possible in learning lessons. She is patient and kind. Ms. Kernall always makes her children feel valued and cared for. I can attest to her loyalty and confidentiality, she conducts herself in a...

Jessica J


Bright Minds Daycare Llc

Bright Minds Daycare Llc

453 Louis Ave, Floral Park, NY

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(1)

Bright Minds Daycare LLC provides reliable daycare services to the families at Floral Park, New York and surrounding areas. We are a licensed daycare and we are proud to say that we are trusted by many families within the community. We are able to acquire this level of trust because we consistently...

Recent review:

5.0
My daughter has been going at this daycare for well over a year and my goodness she loves it. The owner and her team are super attentive to each child basically like their own. My daughter has learnt so much while here. I highly recommend taking your child there.

Precious M


HoneybeedaycarelongIsland

HoneybeedaycarelongIsland

145 Roselle St, Mineola, NY

Starting at $10/hr

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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Na'ima


Where Children Become Friends Daycare

Where Children Become Friends Daycare

213 Juanita Ave, Freeport, NY

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(6)

Where Children Become Friends Daycare is located in Freeport, N.Y. WCBF offers a high quality Childcare Program for children, 6 months & up. Where Children Become Friends offers a high quality Childcare Program that provides a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children of all ages....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Director and staff goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the students and families. Quality Childcare Services Educational Environment Pre-K Educational Activities Family Atmosphere

Alice


Little Gardens Childcare

Little Gardens Childcare

470 East Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(6)

Accepting children from 18-mo to 12 Years old. Before/After school welcome, DSS excepted. Part time and Full day Pre-K avail. Educational based daycare. full curriculum.

Recent reviews:

5.0
My children love it here. They have both grown so much emotionally, socially, and academically since starting at Little Gardens. The staff is wonderful and my children (and I) love their teacher. I couldn't have asked for anything better!

Lauren


Miss Karen's Child Care

Miss Karen's Child Care

751 Clifford Ct, Baldwin, NY

Starting at $300/wk

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.

Recent reviews:

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!

Melanie


Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

Three Steps Group Family Day Care LLC

865 Edwards Blvd, Valley Stream, NY

Costimate: $242/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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....

Isabell J


Kings Kids Daycare

289 Fenimore Avenue, Uniondale, NY

Costimate: $313/wk

4.0

(1)

Here at Kings Kids, we aim to give the highest quality of care possible to your child and create a firm foundation in them for their future. A home away from home is an environment we create but also one that is stimulating and happy. Languages: English and Spanish

Recent review:

4.0
This daycare was like a home away for my kids.

Malerie


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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Daycares in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.