Daddy Daycare is amazing. I feel so comfortable dropping my son every day. He is happy stimulated and well-cared for. The teachers really care. Nigina is amazing as well as Tammy. 10/10 experience so far. My son arrives and leaves happy every day. read more

Daddy's Daycare is outstanding in every way. Our son was there from 8 months to almost 2 years old, and we could not have asked for a better first daycare experience. We always felt like he was in safe and caring hands. In particular, the lead teacher for most of our time there, Nigina, was spectacular. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Daddy's Daycare. Our daughter immediately reaches out to Nigina every time we drop her off. It's an extremely caring envrionment and the love the caregivers show her is obvious. Also, our daughter has made a bunch of friends - we love looking at the daily photos together and she points out the names of her pals. We feel truly lucky we found such an amazing place for her. read more

Our son had a year-long stint at Daddy's Day Care 3. He started there at 18 months attending his first-ever day care. The caregivers here created an environment that was engaging, entertaining and educational for him. We saw him making great strides in his language development, social and motor skills. The flexibility and friendliness of the caregivers here made it an easy transition for us as new parent. While he has now graduated to a different location of DDC, The learning and memories from DDC 3 will stay with him and us for years to come! read more

We have been extremely happy with the care our child has received at the 6th Street location of Daddy's Daycare. The main teacher, Katie, is exceptional in her warmth and exactly who you would want taking care of your child. We get sent pictures and videos from the day's activities and it is always the highlight of our day. Different days have different themes and I know that my child is learning new things every day (for example yesterday was all about transportation, the day before was all about the letter "T", etc.) The backyard is a huge plus and food is provided. What more could you ask for! read more

We love Daddy's Daycare 3. The caregiving quality is excellent and the administration is well run. With fewer days off than most daycares in the area and a common sense sickness policy, the bonus is that it's a great for working parents. My friends with children at other Daddy's Daycare locations say they feel the same way. read more

We've had a wonderful experience with Daddy's Daycare for our daughter and especially appreciated that they stayed open despite the pandemic with clearly explained safety and cleaning protocols. The staff were amazingly dedicated to being there for us, when it would have been easier for them to just close down. Our family couldn't have gotten through the last year without them! As our daughter has grown up at Daddy's from 4 months old to 2 years old, we've appreciated the many toys and activities (even for little ones!) and the careful attention and warm bonds between caregivers and the children. Holiday and birthday celebrations are fun, and we've also been amazed by how much our daughter has learned: colors, letters, songs, numbers, yoga, and motor skills. Cheers to Nadya, Tanya, and the other staff for a great job! read more

Our son started Daddy's Daycare when he turned 1, and from the first day the caretakers were extremely communicative, intuitive, good-humored and warm both with him and with us. First-time parents, we were nervous about sending him to daycare at all, but Daddy's Daycare came highly recommended from several friends with elementary-aged children who had gone to Daddy's when they were infants and toddlers. Compared to other daycares, we were treated with more courtesy and respect and even given a tour after hours when we requested it, rather than being treated as just another number on a never-ending waitlist. Our son clearly learns from and admires the caretakers. Daddy's Daycare has really expanded his world in a beautiful way. read more

Our son has been with Daddy's Daycare for over a year, and it was his first daycare experience. As first time parents, we were nervous about having him start but it has been an amazing experience, and we know he is loved and cared for. The main teacher, Katie, is truly an exceptional care taker and person--full of joy, creativity, care, and love not only for our son, but for our family too! We all look forward to seeing her. Our son loves going to "school" and enjoys yoga, crafts cooking classes, different learning themes each week, puppet shows, music class and so much more. There is a big yard to play in, and we get beautiful photos and videos each day, along with knowing he is being well fed. There is so much care given to making birthdays, holidays and special days even more special for all the kids. Somehow, despite all the activity, he always comes home spotlessly clean--and looks forward to each day. The owner, Vadim, has also been wonderful to us, is available, and communicates openly. Could not recommend this place more...it has been a second home to our son. read more

Best Daycare ever ! My son was at day care in Manhattan since he was 1 and we started looking for a new day care when we moved to Parkslope. I visited numerous highly rated daycares but when I walked into Daddys day care on 6th st and met Vadim and Ravi I just knew this was where I wanted my son to go. Daddys day care is amazing ! Ravi and Nila who were the caregivers here are phenomenal! They are extremelt caring and loving. Leaving my son with them always felt like I was leaving him with a family member. He developed so well, made excellent friends. They have wonderful projects for children and a lovely outdoor space that children enjoy through out the year ( yes even in snow) When Ravi moved away for personal reasons I felt like she would be irreplaceable. However Nefi stepped into help at this location and Nila and Nefi together were simply outstanding. My son went to Daddys daycare on 6th street for a whole year and now has moved on to another Daddys daycare location ( at Garfield for older kids ). I highly recommend Daddy's Daycare for their personal touch and peace of mind when you leave your child there Absolutely love love love Nefi Ravi and especially Nila!!!! read more

Our son has been going here since October 2017. We are fortunate to have been recommended such a great place by our cousin. We go to the 6th Ave location and have seen a massive increase in his social skills an learning ability. We receive regular updates on what he is doing through What's App and see what the kids are doing throughout the day whether it is music class, arts and crafts or just playing outside. Ravi and Zuma are very warm and amazing. We appreciate everything they do for our child as they go above and beyond. Highly highly recommend! read more

We've been sending our daughter here for the past 9 months and have really had the best experience. The staff are incredible and so attuned to the kids. They do fun activities every day and spend lots of time outside. Katie, one of the providers is pretty exceptional. She clearly loves working with little ones and brings so much energy, love and individual attention to each of the kids. We all get excited to see her at dropoff and pickup! Staff are wonderful about providing pictures every day and the owner Vadim is communicative, very responsive and generally seems like he runs a tight ship. Our daughter really seems to enjoy her 3 days/week here and it's just so reassuring to know she is safe and loved when away from home. read more

Daddy's Daycare is simply the best. We have had both of our children there. Our older child enjoyed the Garfield location, while our younger child has been at the infant, toddler and now older location. All of them have been amazing, especially Ravi who teaches at the 6th Street toddler location. She is such a gift! I wish my son could have her as a teacher forever. She is kind, patient, creative and full of positive energy. She has taught my son all about different kinds of music, games, sports, etc. She even made an indoor ice rink for them to "skate" on with their socks during the winter. I highly recommend all of their locations. Every single caregiver we have had is compassionate, warm and professional. The food is homemade and fresh. Real food! I've been very very happy with the nutrition at 6th Street. My favorite fun "extra" is when I drop off my son, he walks inside and everyone cheers his name. They do this with all of the kids and it is so heartwarming to see his eyes light up when the class calls for him. read more

Daddy daycare is the best!!! My connection to Daddy daycare came about when I spent time working there with a special needs child. I found Daddy Day Care staff excellent on all levels. They were engaging, interacted with each child on their own level, loving and attentive. They even know sign language and will teach basic signs such as please, more, thank you which many of the children imitated and enjoyed. Overall Daddy Day Care gets an A+ rating across the board. Gitti L. special needs teacher read more

Both of my kids went to Daddy's Daycare right up until preschool. Everything about our experience with Daddy's has been nothing but positive. Both of my kids thrived at daycare, they were well taught and beyond well taken care of. The staff is incredible, our entire family loves them. I would recommend Daddy's in a heart beat. read more

Our second child went here (and, when she was a bit younger, to their location on 6th ave. just south of 9th street. The staff were loving, highly professional, and superb teachers & caregivers. The owner was always very accessible, extremely reasonable, caring, and friendly. We would recommend this daycare without hesitation. read more

We put our now 2-year-old son in Daddy's Daycare in September 2018 full-time and have loved it ever since. There is really nothing negative we can say about this amazing daycare. The teachers/child caregivers: Are very loving and caring of the children. They teach them to hug each other, and show the children tons of affection themselves. You can tell that they genuinely care about the children. Outside of the constant hugs and high 5s and tickles the children get, another example is the birthday parties they hold for the kids. For my son's 2nd birthday I decided last minute that I wanted to give the kids a treat and provide cupcakes, but I forgot that a few have allergies and thus wasn't able to get it sorted in time. I told Ravi, their primary teacher/caregiver, to just give fruit and that I'll make it up another time. I was so touched when I saw the pictures from my son's daycare birthday party filled with decorations and cupcakes. Turns out, Ravi found a way to bring cupcakes that were gluten and egg free for all the kids to enjoy. It melted our hearts. Also, we could tell that our son felt very comfortable and secure there when, within a week, he was saying bye to us and pushing the door to go inside without a backward glance. You can often hear the kids cheering with excitement when one of the kids goes inside, which is encouraged by the teachers/caregivers. The teachers/caregivers are also very patient with the children, encourage good behavior and distract them from bad habits. The activities: They also encourage them to grow and learn. It's a big part of their central ethos. Every week is a different theme (i.e. Valentine's Day, Bug Week, Space week, St. Patrick's Day etc) and they are taught according to that theme, do arts & crafts, yoga, music and cooking class. The children are taught/encouraged to use proper social skills, and are taught sign language. The teachers/caregivers are flexible and if they see an opportunity for a new learning experience, they change the curriculum. For example, after a successful French class, they have started to incorporate it into the weekly activities. They really take the time and make an effort to pique the kids' curiosity and teach them new things. Also, the children spend a lot of time outside in the backyard when the weather is nice. The facility: Clean and cheerful with a sunny and lively outdoor space, making it comfortable for the children. Daddy's Daycare also has two other facilities where they have younger and older kids, thus, the children 'graduate' together to the older program. All are within walking distance of each other. The schedule: One of the things that drew us to Daddy's Daycare was the schedule. They are open from 8AM-6PM, and are very flexible on when you drop off and pick up your child. They are also open all year round, which makes life so much easier especially when kids are this young and summer camp is not an option. The meals: The children are feed breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. The meals are homemade, healthy and nutritious. They are taught the importance of healthy and wholesome eating. They keep sugar to the absolute minimum, and the children get tons of vegetables and fruits. You won't find chicken nuggets and fries on the menu but rather ravioli and turkey meatball soup, chicken and rice etc. I personally would have liked to see more variety in the proteins served - right now it's mainly chicken - but I also understand that children can be quite picky and chicken is liked by all. There is enough variety on how the protein is served that we are very happy with the nutrition overall. The communication: We receive a daily update with photos and often a video. We have our own WhatsApp group chat with the teacher/caregivers and owner, so we can communicate in real-time. And Vadim, the owner, is very responsive and understanding. He clearly cares about the business, the staff and the children. Like to all parents, picking the right daycare was important to us, and we were very concerned about what our kids' brain and belly was feed. We weren't looking for a pre-school setting but we didn't want simply babysitters either. We wanted that happen medium, and we definitely found it in Daddy's Daycare. Hope this was helpful for other parents, I know mining through the daycares/pre-schools etc can be challenging. read more

Our daughter started at the 6th ave location, but moved to 6th st. when she was 19 months old. We have been very happy with the childcare Daddy's. From our first visit when I was pregnant, until now, I have been very impressed with the company's organization, cleanliness and responsiveness. Whenever I have a question, the owner is always quick to respond. We enjoy getting the picture and video text updates during our work day. My daughter especially loves the music and art classes that they provide. When my little one tells me that she loves Ravi (the head caretaker), it gives me a good feeling that we chose the right daycare for her. read more

My son went to Daddy's daycare on 6th and we couldn't have asked for a better environment for him to grow and learn. His teachers were loving, nurturing and playful. They taught in such a way that he truly enjoyed such as Friday morning music class, daily crafts and yoga for stretching and mindfulness. They helped him to use sign language to communicate basic words such as "please", "thank you" and "more". It helped tremendously especially during those moments when it's hard for toddlers to communicate. Most importantly is the life long friends we made while he attended. We moved out of Brooklyn but still keep in touch with his classmates and teachers. Thumbs up all around! read more

Warm/sweet/Loving teachers with full of enrichment classes; cooking, music, cooking and Spanish classes! Warm home cooked breakfast and lunch for kids. Safe outdoor space. I can't describe how happy my son, I and my husband are with Daddy's daycare! read more

Each morning, during drop-off, my son and I wait by the entrance of Daddy's Daycare and try to guess which of his teachers will open the door. Sometimes he's right, and sometimes I'm right, but regardless of which teacher it is, he immediately gives her a hug. After a quick good-bye, he makes his way into the classroom, and I can hear morning greetings and the announcement of his arrival to his friends. At times I'll get a quick glimpse of another teacher hugging him good morning. During the week, he participates in many engaging activities -- from music class, to yoga, to arts and crafts, to story time, from lessons about animals to working on the letter or number of the week. And when he comes home, he'll say something that makes me think, "Wow, I guess school taught him that. Awesome." He'll sing songs about friendship, or show me downward-facing dog. Every arts-and-crafts project he brings home is proudly displayed on his bedroom wall. I particularly love getting pictures texted to me during the week of my son playing with his friends, drawing, listening during story time, or playing a letter game. At times, we receive videos of music class or yoga class, but the best are the celebration videos, such as the Mardi Gras dance party. The teachers clearly love what they do and are always encouraging the students to participate, actively listen, and love and respect each other. At the end of the day, his teacher will give me a daily report. She'll let me know how he ate, how he slept, how his potty training is going, and how he interacted with the other students. The teachers are very mindful of each child's personality and treat them with the utmost respect. They collaborate and communicate well with parents. If they notice a certain behavior at school, whether it be exhaustion or frustration, they make parents aware of the situation. The teachers are also receptive to transferring certain parenting styles that work at home into the classroom. The teachers want each child to have a positive experience at school, so communicating and working with parents is important to them. When I pick my son up in the afternoon, he gives his teacher a hug and a kiss good-bye. And if ever he forgets, he'll turn around, run back to the school, and make me ring the doorbell again to make sure he can give her a kiss and a hug, which she gladly receives. read more

We love Daddy's daycare. We've sent our children to all three locations in Park Slope - from infant through toddler. The caregivers are amazing and both kids have thrived under their supervision. We've even used the teachers as sitters on the weekends. I can't speak highly enough about our experience. read more

My son started at another Daddy's location (Douglass Street) at three months old and attended full-time (5 days/week, 8am - 6pm) until he was about two years old when we moved him to this location with mostly older children. Both Daddy's locations were super clean and very well managed. The caretakers at 6th Street, Ravi and Dzhika, are loving, warm, playful and patient. We have found it to be a joyful, stimulating and safe environment for our son. We were extremely happy with our choice and have enthusiastically recommended Daddy's to friends and neighbors. read more

I feel so fortunate to have gotten a spot at Daddy's daycare, and hope to provide other parents with some information about their service that will be helpful in making a decision for other children! Some background: We recently moved to Park Slope after getting new jobs in NYC, and I came down in advance of our Park Slope move and visited half a dozen daycares in the area. Our son had previously been at home with me or his grandparents, and I can say without a doubt that after these initial visits I was completely sold on Daddy's. First, their center for my child's age group was bright, impeccably clean and had new toys, an outdoor play space, and most importantly, a separate sleeping/napping room for the children. The separate sleeping area was not something I found in any other daycares I visited, and I knew this would be hugely important for our child, who had been a difficult, light sleeper for most of his life. Second, Ravi (one of the caregivers who gave me my tour) struck me as a perfect match for my boisterous, playful, sensitive son - she was high energy, cheerful, and seemed very sweet and patient. I went to other daycares where some of the caregivers either seemed nice but too low energy or like they were Teach for America candidates who were drilling their tiny charges as if they were in some kind of boot camp - neither extreme seemed right for our child. I'm so grateful I went with Daddy's. The transition was tough for us initially - our son would cry hysterically at being separated from me or my husband at drop off for weeks. However, Vadim the owner was incredibly supportive and reassured me that they would do everything they could to make him feel at home there. In time, I saw a remarkable change in our son - he bonded very deeply with Ravi, Lana, and Jika (the girls at the 382 6th Street location), and started to make many friends at the center. I got pictures and video of him laughing and playing, and love when he comes home and tells me, in his own little way, what fun he's having there. He'll sing me songs and when I ask who taught him he'll say "Lana!" or do a playful tiger roar and say "Ravi!". They've helped our son when he's had a hard time getting to sleep at nap time, gotten him to eat new foods, encouraged his love of classical music and taught him sign language and ABCs - the list goes on! Other good things to note - they provide very healthy food and snacks (I can't even begin to explain how nice it is not to have to pack food with two working parents and our crazy schedules!), they have music time and art projects, and do cute, fun parties for the holidays. It is expensive compared to some other places I looked at, though not outrageously so (and unlike some other daycares they don't make you sign a one year contract, which I found insane!). Personally, for us, it's been worth every penny to know our sweet boy is happy and well-cared for in a place that's right for him. All this to say, I highly, highly recommend Daddy's daycare. We are so grateful to have gotten a spot and I'm already getting sad at the thought that he will age out of being with these amazing girls down the road. Best of luck with your search! read more

Our daughter (just shy of 2 when she started) went to Daddy's Daycare full time (Monday - Friday from 9-6) from May through August. We were in Brooklyn for the summer and Vadim was incredibly flexible to help us find a spot at the location on our street! He was always very responsive to texts and calls and clearly cares about his business. Our daughter had a blast this summer. Ravi, the main teacher, is warm and friendly and instantly bonded with our daughter. They make home cooked meals for the children and have wonderful activities including Spanish class, yoga, arts and crafts, dancing, and story time. They spend as much time outdoors as possible (they have a sweet backyard with great toys) and on the hot days they played in the sprinklers and baby pool. I always knew our daughter was in good hands and didn't worry about her once. It helped that they sent photos and videos every day. The other parents were also super friendly and invited us to birthday parties throughout the summer. We hope to return next summer and for other breaks when we're back in Brooklyn. I highly recommend Daddy's and am certain you'll have a great experience! read more

Let me start by saying that I did my homework and toured every daycare in park slope. Daddy's Daycare was hands down the right place for us. The teachers have high energy and are incredibly warm and comforting and thoughtful...I really cannot say enough good things about all the teachers. And the space (wow go visit and see the space!!!) is bright, cheery, and decorated so adorable for the kids. The children have yoga and music classes during the week. And my son is always walking out of the school proudly holding a unique art project. The backyard space was not only designed beautifully but the children have so many fun lil rides and houses to play in. Another perk is that the teachers and/or Owner, Vadim, will often text us videos or photos of cute moments throughout the day. My son started at Daddy's Daycare when he was 18 months old and now is 2 1/2 years old. He is already counting to 20, knows the days of the week, and is trying to read words. Although he has an older brother and learns from him, I know this daycare has been a huge influence on his learning. Overall it's been a wonderful experience and I would recommend Daddy's Daycare to everyone! read more