How are the best daycares in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls, NY

Q: Are these Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. 48 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 48 licensed centers in Niagara Falls, 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.

Little Wonders Early Childhood Development Center

Niagara Falls, NY · 14305

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 89 16 Infants, 22 Toddlers, 11 Preschoolers and 40 School-Aged Children

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B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc.

Niagara Falls, NY · 14304

Daycare Center Licensed Capacity 36 8 Infants, 19 Toddlers, 9 Preschoolers and 16 School-Aged Children

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