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Licensed Daycare in Horseheads, New York

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

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 Horseheads 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 Horseheads typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Horseheads?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Horseheads

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 Horseheads 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: 28 kids

ZIP codes covered

14845 25

Program types in Horseheads

All Horseheads licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Allen, Joy

Horseheads

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

B Licensed Center

Barden, Jessica

Horseheads

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

B Licensed Center

Brias Honey Bees

Horseheads

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

C Licensed Center

Campbell, Carol

Horseheads

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

C Licensed Center

Country Side Daycare

Horseheads

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

F Licensed Center

Fife, Nancy

Horseheads

Preschool (2-5) Cap 7

F Licensed Center

Flahive, Kimberly

Horseheads

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

F Licensed Center

Flynn, Kierstyn

Horseheads

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

H Licensed Center

Honeywell, Elizabeth

Horseheads

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

L Licensed Center

Landis, Tina

Horseheads

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

L Licensed Center

Liz's Daycare

Horseheads

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

M Licensed Center

Matsch, Donna

Horseheads

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

P Licensed Center

Parker, Skylynn

Horseheads

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

P Licensed Center

Pineau, Liana

Horseheads

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

Q Licensed Center

Quick, Jennie

Horseheads

Preschool (2-5) Cap 7

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

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

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

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 Horseheads 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 Horseheads typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Horseheads?

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 Horseheads 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.