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Licensed Daycare in Bellmore, New York

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

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 Bellmore 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 Bellmore typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Bellmore?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Bellmore

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 Bellmore 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: 84 kids

ZIP codes covered

11710 9

Program types in Bellmore

All Bellmore licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, Inc.

Bellmore

School Age (5+) Cap 155

B Licensed Center

Bellmore-Merrick Child Care @ Martin Avenue

Bellmore

90 School-Aged Children Cap 90

B Licensed Center

Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Program, Inc.

Bellmore

93 School-Aged Children Cap 93

F Licensed Center

First Stop Kids

Bellmore

8 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 16 Preschoolers Cap 48

I Licensed Center

Inch by Inch Childcare Center Inc.

Bellmore

12 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 18 Preschoolers Cap 42

M Licensed Center

MIGHTY KIDS DAYCARE LLC

Bellmore

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

R Licensed Center

R & C Day Care Inc.

Bellmore

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12

S Licensed Center

STILL JUST LIKE HOME, Inc

Bellmore

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

W Licensed Center

Wee Friends Too Inc.

Bellmore

8 Infants, 44 Toddlers, 238 Preschoolers Cap 290

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

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

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Bellmore, 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 Bellmore?

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 Bellmore 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 Bellmore typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Bellmore?

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 Bellmore 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.