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Licensed Daycare in Amsterdam, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Amsterdam?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Amsterdam daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Amsterdam typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Amsterdam?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Amsterdam

ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Amsterdam vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Full New York licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:9
Avg capacity: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

12010 15

Program types in Amsterdam

All Amsterdam licensed centers

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C Licensed Center

Cheong, Felicia

Amsterdam

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

F Licensed Center

Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc. Head Start

Amsterdam

147 Preschoolers Cap 147

H Licensed Center

Happy hearts day care

Amsterdam

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

H Licensed Center

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc

Amsterdam

69 School-Aged Children Cap 69

H Licensed Center

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc.

Amsterdam

Infants & Toddlers Cap 20

H Licensed Center

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc.

Amsterdam

80 School-Aged Children Cap 80

H Licensed Center

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc.

Amsterdam

80 School-Aged Children Cap 80

L Licensed Center

Lil Firecrackers Daycare

Amsterdam

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8

L Licensed Center

Little Ones Childcare

Amsterdam

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

L Licensed Center

Little Rascals Daycare

Amsterdam

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

M Licensed Center

Memory Lane Daycare, LLC.

Amsterdam

8 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 19 Preschoolers and 38 School-Aged Children Cap 89

S Licensed Center

SARASWATI LEARNING DAY CARE INC.

Amsterdam

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16

W Licensed Center

WALLINS SUNSHINE KIDS CORNER, LLC

Amsterdam

16 Infants, 36 Toddlers, 36 Preschoolers and 34 School-Aged Children Cap 122

W Licensed Center

WHISPERING PINES PRE-SCHOOL, INC.

Amsterdam

8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 274 Preschoolers and 21 School-Aged Children Cap 315

W Licensed Center

Wee Care Playcare, Inc.

Amsterdam

12 Toddlers, 28 Preschoolers Cap 40

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Amsterdam, New York?

Our directory lists 15 licensed childcare centers in Amsterdam, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Amsterdam?

Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Amsterdam daycares?

All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Amsterdam typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Amsterdam?

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Amsterdam daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.