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Licensed Daycare in New York

Find the right daycare in New York in under 5 minutes. 19,218 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Free, no signup.

19,218
Licensed Centers
$2,050/mo
Avg Infant Care
$1,430/mo
Avg Preschool
1:4
Infant Ratio
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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

What's distinctive about New York: New York City alone hosts ~25% of state daycare seats. Universal Pre-K (3K + 4K) is free for all NYC children. Outside NYC, CCAP serves families up to 85% state median.

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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Official New York & Federal Resources

Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.

License search
NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Verify license & inspection history
Cost & quality data
ChildCare Aware New York
Annual cost report & advocacy
Federal · HHS.gov
Head Start Locator
Free programs for eligible families
Federal · ACF.gov
childcare.gov
National subsidy & CCDF info

Program Types in New York

Family Daycare
5,769 centers
Gfdc
3,746 centers
Sacc
2,042 centers
Preschool
1,964 centers
Family Daycare
1,814 centers
Dcc
1,169 centers

Recently Verified Centers

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N Family Daycare

Natalia Daycare

Central Islip

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

Overton Academy LLC

West Hempstead

11 Toddlers, 7 Preschoolers and 28 School-Aged Children Cap 46
D Family Daycare Licensed

De Leon Martinez, Emely

Bronx

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

Agri-Business Child Development

Middletown

Preschool (2-5) Cap 57
E Family Daycare Licensed

Espinal Rodriguez, Dahiana

Bronx

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

MIMI'S LITTLE WONDERS DAYCARE LLC

Massapequa Park

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

FIRST STEPS DAYCARE S CORP

Bronx

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

PLAY BABY 278 LLC

Staten Island

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12
L Family Daycare

Little Learners Playcare

Norwood

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

God's Little Lambs Daycare

Rochester

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

Curious Minds Childcare LLC.

Ballston Spa

8 Infants, 7 Toddlers, 30 Preschoolers Cap 45
G Licensed Center

Good Shepherd Services

Brooklyn

School Age (5+) Cap 159

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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