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Licensed Daycare in Howard Beach, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Howard Beach?

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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Howard Beach?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Howard Beach

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 Howard Beach 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: 43 kids

ZIP codes covered

11414 11

Program types in Howard Beach

All Howard Beach licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens @ PS 232Q

Howard Beach

300 School-Aged Children Cap 300

D Licensed Center

Dream Big Daycare Inc.

Howard Beach

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

E Licensed Center

Espinal, Laura

Howard Beach

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

H Licensed Center

HAPPY SMILEY UNICORN INC.

Howard Beach

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

J Licensed Center

Joanna's Caring Hands

Howard Beach

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

M Licensed Center

My First Adventure Inc.

Howard Beach

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

P Licensed Center

Peralta, Madelin

Howard Beach

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

R Licensed Center

Rodriguez- Abreu, Nelly

Howard Beach

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

S Licensed Center

SERENA'S SERENITY DAYCARE II INC.

Howard Beach

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

S Licensed Center

Serena's Serenity Childcare, Inc.

Howard Beach

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

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Howard Beach, New York?

Our directory lists 10 licensed childcare centers in Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach?

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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Howard Beach?

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 Howard Beach 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.