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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DUSC SUMMER CAMP
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Hands That Make A Difference
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KIDS AT WORK
Manhattan
KIDS IN THE GAME SUMMER CAMP
Manhattan
LITTLE RED SUMMER CAMP
Manhattan
MARYMOUNT SUMMER DAY CAMP
Manhattan
MOUNT SINAI JEWISH CENTER
Manhattan
NY KIDS CLUB
Manhattan
PLAY:GROUNDNYC INC
Manhattan
SUMMER AT ST. BART'S
Manhattan
THE NEW TOWN DAY CAMP
Manhattan
VANDERBILT YMCA
Manhattan
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