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Licensed Daycare in Farmingdale, New York

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

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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Farmingdale?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Farmingdale

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 Farmingdale 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: 50 kids

ZIP codes covered

11735 20

Program types in Farmingdale

All Farmingdale licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Amarilis Ark Daycare

Farmingdale

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

B Licensed Center

Bright Ideas 2 Daycare LLC

Farmingdale

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

B Licensed Center

Bright Ideas Daycare LLC

Farmingdale

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

D Licensed Center

Dilly Dally

Farmingdale

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE Z'S PLAYHOUSE DAYCARE CORP

Farmingdale

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

L Licensed Center

Little Start Group Daycare Corp

Farmingdale

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

L Licensed Center

Little Wonderland Daycare Inc.

Farmingdale

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

M Licensed Center

Maplewood Day Care LLC

Farmingdale

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

M Licensed Center

Martina's Group Family Day Care, Inc.

Farmingdale

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

N Licensed Center

Nelly's Treehouse Daycare Inc

Farmingdale

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

P Licensed Center

Pariona Group Family Day Care, Inc.

Farmingdale

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

S Licensed Center

Safe Kids Happy Kids Day Care Corp.

Farmingdale

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

W Licensed Center

Woodward Learn and Play LLC

Farmingdale

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

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

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

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

Our directory lists 20 licensed childcare centers in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale?

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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Farmingdale?

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 Farmingdale 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.