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Licensed Daycare in Merrick, New York

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

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 Merrick 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 Merrick typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Merrick?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Merrick

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 Merrick 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: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

11566 27

Program types in Merrick

All Merrick licensed centers

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M Licensed Center

Merrick Before/After School Progran Inc./Birch

Merrick

School Age (5+) Cap 150

M Licensed Center

Merrick Community Nursery School

Merrick

36 Preschoolers Cap 36

M Licensed Center

Merrick Woods Country Day School

Merrick

37 Toddlers, 99 Preschoolers Cap 136

O Licensed Center

Our Tiny Treasures Daycare LLC

Merrick

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

P Licensed Center

PEEK-A-BOO DAYCARE

Merrick

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

P Licensed Center

Precious Kids Too of Merrick, INC.

Merrick

8 Infants, 22 Toddlers, 12 Preschoolers Cap 42

R Licensed Center

Ready Set Grow Daycare

Merrick

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

R Licensed Center

Rodriguez Nunez, Judith

Merrick

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

T Licensed Center

T.L.C. Day Care LLC

Merrick

17 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 46 Preschoolers Cap 75

T Licensed Center

TLC AT BROOKSIDE, INC.

Merrick

School Age (5+) Cap 208

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

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

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

Our directory lists 25 licensed childcare centers in Merrick, 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 Merrick?

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 Merrick 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 Merrick typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Merrick?

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 Merrick 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.