Best Daycares in West Hempstead, New York
Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.
Why these daycares rank at the top in West Hempstead
This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in West Hempstead. 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.
26%
A or B safety grades
5
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,435/mo
Infant center cost in Nassau
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is Long live the children 2 corp with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in West Hempstead include GFDC, DCC, SACC.
The average provider in this market has 25.0 recorded violations, while 5 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
Nassau accounts for the largest share of providers we track in West Hempstead, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.
Infant Center
$1,435/mo
Preschool Center
$1,243/mo
Toddler Home Daycare
$1,234/mo
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.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in West Hempstead
How does a daycare make the best-of list in West Hempstead?
Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in West Hempstead. 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 West Hempstead 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. HOPEBERRY DAYCARE CORP 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..