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Licensed Daycare in Medford, New York

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

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 Medford 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 Medford typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Medford?

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 .

17 licensed daycares in Medford, 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 Medford

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 Medford 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: 54 kids

ZIP codes covered

11763 17

Program types in Medford

All Medford licensed centers

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C Licensed Center

Central Brookhaven Head Start

Medford

8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 116 Preschoolers Cap 136

D Licensed Center

DeeCee Daycare LLC

Medford

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

D Licensed Center

Delmis Angels Daycare 2

Medford

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

D Licensed Center

Developmental Disabilities Institute-Medford Campus

Medford

16 Toddlers, 132 Preschoolers Cap 148

E Licensed Center

Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.

Medford

70 School-Aged Children Cap 70

H Licensed Center

HAPPY DAYS NURSERY INC.

Medford

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

H Licensed Center

HabiTots of Medford

Medford

24 Infants, 33 Toddlers, 81 Preschoolers and 42 School-Aged Children Cap 180

H Licensed Center

House of Judah Daycare

Medford

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

J Licensed Center

Jesus’ Garden Daycare LLC

Medford

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

K Licensed Center

Kiddie Kampus, Inc.

Medford

Preschool (2-5) Cap 100

M Licensed Center

My Little Forest Daycare Inc.

Medford

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

M Licensed Center

My Tiny World Daycare Inc.

Medford

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

N Licensed Center

Negron, Gina

Medford

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

P Licensed Center

Pumpkin Patch Kids

Medford

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

S Licensed Center

Sunny Smiles Treehouse Corp.

Medford

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

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

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

Our directory lists 17 licensed childcare centers in Medford, 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 Medford?

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 Medford 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 Medford typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Medford?

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 Medford 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.