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Licensed Daycare in Elmhurst, New York

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

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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Elmhurst?

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 .

37 licensed daycares in Elmhurst, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New York licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Elmhurst

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 Elmhurst 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: 109 kids

ZIP codes covered

11373 36 11375 1 11370 1 11369 1

Program types in Elmhurst

All Elmhurst licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

ABC READ TO ME 2 LLC

Elmhurst

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

B Licensed Center

BRIGHTSTAR DAYCARE INC

Elmhurst

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

B Licensed Center

Bernal, Florinda

Elmhurst

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

B Licensed Center

Botero Rojas, Diana

Elmhurst

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

D Licensed Center

Darwish, Nicole

Elmhurst

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

E Licensed Center

Elizabeth's Group Family Day Care Corp

Elmhurst

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

E Licensed Center

Elizabeths Happy Day Care Corp.

Elmhurst

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

E Licensed Center

Estevez, Nathalyn

Elmhurst

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

G Licensed Center

Garcia, Gloria

Elmhurst

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

H Licensed Center

Huerta, Elizabeth

Elmhurst

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE HEARTS GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE INC.

Elmhurst

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE STEPS TO THE FUTURE DAYCARE CORP.

Elmhurst

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

M Licensed Center

MISS ANA'S DAYCARE LLC

Elmhurst

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

M Licensed Center

MOLINA DAY CARE CORP.

Elmhurst

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

M Licensed Center

MY LITTLE TIGER CORPORATION

Elmhurst

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

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

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

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

Our directory lists 37 licensed childcare centers in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst?

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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Elmhurst?

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 Elmhurst 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.