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Licensed Daycare in Astoria, New York

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

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 Astoria 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 Astoria typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Astoria?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Astoria

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 Astoria 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

11106 22 11102 22 11105 9 11103 9

Program types in Astoria

All Astoria licensed centers

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C Licensed Center

Cozy Garden Kids Day Care Inc

Astoria

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

E Licensed Center

Elva's Daycare Inc

Astoria

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

E Licensed Center

Espinoza Rosado, Wendy

Astoria

Infants & Toddlers Cap 10

F Licensed Center

Figueroa Marin, Segundo

Astoria

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

F Licensed Center

Figueroa, Katherine

Astoria

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

F Licensed Center

Figueroa, Stefano

Astoria

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

F Licensed Center

First Tiny Steps Day Care Inc.

Astoria

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

F Licensed Center

Flores Noriega, Victoria

Astoria

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

G Licensed Center

Gomez Pintado, Julia

Astoria

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

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Child Care, LLC

Astoria

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12

H Licensed Center

Happy Heart Home Daycare LLC

Astoria

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

H Licensed Center

Holguin, Edwin

Astoria

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

I Licensed Center

Inga's Family Daycare

Astoria

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

K Licensed Center

Kisses & Smiles LLC

Astoria

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE SOCIAL MINDS GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE LLC

Astoria

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

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

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

Our directory lists 57 licensed childcare centers in Astoria, 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 Astoria?

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 Astoria 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 Astoria typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Astoria?

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 Astoria 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.