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Licensed Daycare in Central Islip, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Central Islip?

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 Central Islip 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 Central Islip typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Central Islip?

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 .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Central Islip

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 Central Islip 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

11722 38

Program types in Central Islip

All Central Islip licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

ANGELS OF THE SEA DAYCARE

Central Islip

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

A Licensed Center

Abejita de Colores Daycare Corp.

Central Islip

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

B Licensed Center

Busy Lambs Daycare 2 Corporation

Central Islip

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

C Licensed Center

Campbell's Group Family Day Care Inc.

Central Islip

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

C Licensed Center

Carranza, Connie

Central Islip

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

C Licensed Center

Cueto, Marta

Central Islip

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

E Licensed Center

ESTRELLITAS DE COLORES DAY CARE CORP.

Central Islip

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

G Licensed Center

Grimaldi Childcare Services, LLC

Central Islip

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

H Licensed Center

HCOC Kidz Center, LLC

Central Islip

Infants & Toddlers Cap 10

H Licensed Center

Happy Hearts Kids Day Care

Central Islip

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

H Licensed Center

Hercules Blessing Day Care Inc.

Central Islip

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

J Licensed Center

Jireh Group Family Daycare

Central Islip

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE CATERPILLAR 3 DAYCARE CORP

Central Islip

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE RASCALS DAYCARE NY LLC

Central Islip

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

L Licensed Center

Little Happy Feet Day Care

Central Islip

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

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Central Islip, New York?

Our directory lists 38 licensed childcare centers in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip?

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 Central Islip 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 Central Islip typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Central Islip?

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 Central Islip 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.