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Licensed Daycare in Jackson Heights, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Jackson Heights?

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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Jackson Heights?

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 .

31 licensed daycares in Jackson Heights, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New York licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Jackson Heights

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 Jackson Heights 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: 55 kids

ZIP codes covered

11372 29 11369 3 11370 1

Program types in Jackson Heights

All Jackson Heights licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Alvarez, Cleotilde

Jackson Heights

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12

C Licensed Center

Casita De Chocolate Day Care corp.

Jackson Heights

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12

G Licensed Center

Geraldo Caraballo, Katy

Jackson Heights

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

G Licensed Center

Gonzalez, Luz

Jackson Heights

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

G Licensed Center

Guante, Jenny

Jackson Heights

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

H Licensed Center

Happy Babies Group Day Care Inc.

Jackson Heights

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

K Licensed Center

Kone Keita, Salamata

Jackson Heights

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE STARS NY DAYCARE LLC

Jackson Heights

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

L Licensed Center

Latorre, Gladys

Jackson Heights

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

L Licensed Center

Leon, Maria

Jackson Heights

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

L Licensed Center

Lozano, Aura

Jackson Heights

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

M Licensed Center

Markowski Velasco, Claudia

Jackson Heights

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

M Licensed Center

Markowski Velasco, Victor

Jackson Heights

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

M Licensed Center

Mis Angelitos Daycare, Inc

Jackson Heights

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

O Licensed Center

One Of The Kind Day Care Corp.

Jackson Heights

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

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Jackson Heights, New York?

Our directory lists 31 licensed childcare centers in Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights?

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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Jackson Heights?

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 Jackson Heights 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.