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Licensed Daycare in New York

Search 19,217 verified daycare and childcare centers across New York, sourced directly from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.

19,217
Licensed Centers
$2,050/mo
Avg Infant Care
$1,430/mo
Avg Preschool
1:4
Infant Ratio

New York Childcare Licensing

In New York, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.

Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:9 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.

Verify a license at NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services

Quick licensing facts

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 infant cost
$2,050/mo
Avg preschool cost
$1,430/mo

Top Cities for Daycare in New York

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Bronx
3,991 centers
Brooklyn
3,201 centers
New York
1,089 centers
Queens
662 centers
Rochester
613 centers
Manhattan
518 centers
Staten Island
289 centers
Buffalo
265 centers
Syracuse
250 centers
Yonkers
243 centers
Jamaica
201 centers
Freeport
151 centers
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New York Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits

New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.

Local intake line: (800) 345-5437

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Program Types in New York

GFDC
9,510 centers
SACC
2,889 centers
FDC
2,259 centers
DCC
2,069 centers
PRESCHOOL
1,968 centers
INFANT TODDLER
408 centers

Recently Verified Centers

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JACKSON CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INC.

Queens, NY

GDC
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ATERET TORAH CENTER

Brooklyn, NY

SBCC
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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Bronx, NY

GDC
K

KID KRAZY, INC.

Queens, NY

GDC
B

BLOCK INSTITUTE SCHOOL

Brooklyn, NY

GDC
A

ALL MY CHILDREN DAY CARE & NURSERY SCHOOL

Manhattan, NY

GDC
T

THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

Bronx, NY

GDC
S

ST. ANN'S PRESCHOOL

Brooklyn, NY

SBCC
P

POLIS

Manhattan, NY

SBCC
M

MONTESSORI PROGRESSIVE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

Queens, NY

GDC
S

SPUYTEN DUYVIL PRESCHOOL, INC.

Bronx, NY

GDC
U

UTOPIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

Manhattan, NY

GDC

Daycare in New York — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know a daycare in New York is licensed?
Every center listed here is verified against the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services database. Look for the 'Licensed' badge on each profile. You can also confirm directly via the agency's lookup tool at https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/looking/.
What is the staff-to-child ratio in New York?
State minimums in New York are roughly 1:4 infants, 1:5 toddlers, and 1:9 preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below these ceilings.
How much does daycare cost in New York?
Full-time infant care averages about $2050/month; preschool runs around $1430/month. Costs vary by city — large metros like New York trend higher than rural areas.
Are subsidies available for childcare in New York?
Yes. The primary state program is NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), reachable at (800) 345-5437. Federal options like Head Start, the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, and Dependent Care FSA also apply. See our subsidies guide for eligibility rules.
How do I report unsafe conditions at a New York daycare?
File a complaint with the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services via their website. Inspections are public record; severe violations result in license suspension.

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