Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. in Yonkers, NY, serves 58 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
Founded in 1903, the center is one of the oldest day care providers in the Yonkers area.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a highly diverse enrollment.
Located in the Ludlow neighborhood, this Yonkers preschool ranks in the top 20% of private schools in New York State for diversity and school history.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Big hearts shaping little minds each and every day.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc.'s ranking?
Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc.?
The application deadline for Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. located?
Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. is located in the Ludlow neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Ludlow.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Queen's Daughters Day Care Center Inc. is St. Mary's School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peter School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
15 Saint Marys St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 965-7048
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 965-7048
0.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 182 students
204 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 963-2314
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 963-2314
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Oakview Prep School Of Sda
(Seventh Day Adventist)
29 Chestnut St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 423-7369
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 423-7369
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
45 Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-4300
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-4300
0.8 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 199 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
380 Walnut St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 964-5600
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 964-5600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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