How are the best daycares in Hempstead ranked?

We rank by objective, public criteria: current state license first, then licensed capacity, then how recently the license was verified. We never accept payment for placement.

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Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Hempstead, NY

Q: Are these Hempstead daycares licensed?

Yes — every center on this list holds a current New York license sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Always confirm status directly before enrolling.

Our top licensed picks in Hempstead — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. 128 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 128 licensed centers in Hempstead, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

Learning Time Childcare Center, Inc

Hempstead, NY · 11550

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 69 8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 23 Preschoolers and 26 School-Aged Children

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Minime Kiddy Daycare, Inc

Hempstead, NY · 11550

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 65 12 Toddlers, 18 Preschoolers and 35 School-Aged Children

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Alula Bright

Hempstead, NY · 11550

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 61 8 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 29 Preschoolers

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Red Door Childcare Company

Hempstead, NY · 11550

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 48 31 Preschoolers and 17 School-Aged Children

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