Licensed Daycare in Manhattan, New York
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Manhattan
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 Manhattan 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 overviewQuick 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
- 52 kids
Program types in Manhattan
All Manhattan licensed centers
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Manhattan
BARNARD COLLEGE
Manhattan
BARROW STREET NURSERY SCHOOL AT GREENWICH HOUSE
Manhattan
BARUCH COLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Manhattan
BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN
Manhattan
BATTERY PARK CITY DAY NURSERY, INC.
Manhattan
BEGINNINGS NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.
Manhattan
BELLEVUE DAY CARE CENTER, INC.
Manhattan
BETH JACOB PAROCHIAL SCHOOL OF THE EAST SIDE
Manhattan
BILINGUAL NEST, LLC
Manhattan
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
Manhattan
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL
Manhattan
BLOOMINGDALE FAMILY PROGRAM, INC.
Manhattan
BLUE SCHOOL
Manhattan
BMCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER,INC.
Manhattan
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