Best Daycares in Elmhurst, New York

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc.

52-17 83rd Street

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 96
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
2
A

ABC READ TO ME 2 LLC

53-18 Junction Boulevard

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 16
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
3
A

Elizabeth's Group Family Day Care Corp

94-02 42nd Avenue

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 16
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

Bernal, Florinda

40-25 Hampton Street

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 16
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
5
A

Maspeth Town Hall @ PS 7

80-55 Cornish Avenue

Score: 92.55 violationsCapacity: 200
Health: 100Safety: 75Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
6
B

MOLINA DAY CARE CORP.

40-25 Hampton Street

Score: 88.04 violationsCapacity: 16
Health: 100Safety: 60Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
7
B

Ocampo, Magnolia

86-45 St. James Avenue

Score: 85.310 violationsCapacity: 16
Health: 65Safety: 90Staffing: 95Compliance: 100
8
B

THE GREATER RIDGEWOOD YOUTH COUNCIL INC.

55-24 Van Horn Street

Score: 85.010 violationsCapacity: 171
Health: 50Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
9
B

Tsering, Tenzin

76-09 Queens Blvd

Score: 81.35 violationsCapacity: 40
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 25Compliance: 100
10
C

Sunnyside Community Services Beacon Prog. @IS5

50-40 Jacobus Street

Score: 77.515 violationsCapacity: 385
Health: 50Safety: 75Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
11
C

Jewish Institute of Queens @ Costar

60-05 Woodhaven Boulevard

Score: 71.320 violationsCapacity: 860
Health: 50Safety: 75Staffing: 75Compliance: 100
12
D

Petre, Karen

53-06 Junction Blvd

Score: 68.831 violationsCapacity: 16
Health: 1000Staffing: 95Compliance: 100
13
F

Holstein, Adam

85-03 Britton Avenue

Score: 57.515 violationsCapacity: 18
Health: 1000Staffing: 50Compliance: 100
14
F

Little Tweety Family Group Day Care

53-11 90th Street

Score: 55.045 violationsCapacity: 8
Health: 500Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
15
F

Escobar, Sandra

32-27 78th Street

Score: 49.556 violationsCapacity: 8
Health: 400Staffing: 90Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Elmhurst

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Elmhurst. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across New York, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

33%

A or B safety grades

11

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,950/mo

Typical state cost in New York

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is Elizabeth's Group Family Day Care Corp with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Elmhurst include GFDC, SACC, FDC.

The average provider in this market has 30.5 recorded violations, while 7 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.

Infant Center

$1,950/mo

Preschool Center

N/A

Toddler Home Daycare

N/A

New York regulation snapshot

Inspection frequency

Licensed and registered programs are inspected at least once during each licensing period (typically every two years). Unannounced inspections can occur at any time. Complaint investigations are conducted as warranted. New York City programs are regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and may follow a different inspection schedule.

Background checks

All prospective operators, employees, and volunteers must undergo a comprehensive background check that includes fingerprinting for an FBI and New York State criminal history search, a check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR), and a Sex Offender Registry check.

Parent rights

Parents and guardians have the right to visit their child's childcare program at any time without advance notice during the program's operating hours. All inspection reports and enforcement actions are public records and can be requested from OCFS or accessed online.

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Elmhurst

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Elmhurst?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Elmhurst. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Elmhurst not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against Parents and guardians have the right to visit their child's childcare program at any time without advance notice during the program's operating hours. All inspection reports and enforcement actions are public records and can be requested from OCFS or accessed online..