State-Sourced

Licensed Daycare in New York, New York

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

938
Licensed Centers
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Infant Spots
$2,050/mo
New York avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in New York

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 New York 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
56 kids

All New York licensed centers

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Little Ivies Prep, LLC

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16
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Little Lambs Pasture Christian Day Care

New York

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

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16
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Little Lotus Day Care Corp.

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 14
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Little Miracles Daycare Inc.

New York

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

New York

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

New York

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

New York

Infants & Toddlers Cap 10
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Little Tots, Inc.

New York

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

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 14
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Liu, Rudong

New York

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

New York

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

New York

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

New York

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

New York

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.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in New York, New York?
Our directory lists 938 licensed childcare centers in New York, 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 New York?
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 New York 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 New York typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in New York?
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 New York 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.

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