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Licensed Daycare in Massapequa, New York

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

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 Massapequa 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 Massapequa typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Massapequa?

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 .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Massapequa

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 Massapequa 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

11758 23

Program types in Massapequa

All Massapequa licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

ANITAS DAYCARE INC

Massapequa

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

B Licensed Center

BUSY BEE'S CORNER DAYCARE CORP.

Massapequa

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

C Licensed Center

Cradles, Cribs & Crayons, LLC

Massapequa

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

G Licensed Center

Grace Above & Beyond

Massapequa

16 Infants, 48 Toddlers, 108 Preschoolers and 13 School-Aged Children Cap 185

H Licensed Center

Happy Campers Day Care

Massapequa

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

K Licensed Center

Kuddle N Kare

Massapequa

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

L Licensed Center

LITTLE LAMBS LLC

Massapequa

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

L Licensed Center

LIVING WELL DAYCARE SERVICES

Massapequa

Preschool (2-5) Cap 5

L Licensed Center

Lightbridge of Massapequa

Massapequa

24 Infants, 41 Toddlers, 74 Preschoolers Cap 139

L Licensed Center

Little Stepping Stones Daycare, LLC

Massapequa

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

M Licensed Center

Miss Tara's Little Rascals, LLC

Massapequa

11 Infants, 17 Toddlers, 31 Preschoolers Cap 59

M Licensed Center

My Happy Place Daycare 2, LLC

Massapequa

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

O Licensed Center

Out & About, Inc

Massapequa

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

S Licensed Center

SUSANITA HAPPY DAY CARE INC.

Massapequa

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

S Licensed Center

Shaping The Future Child Care LLC

Massapequa

8 Infants, 9 Toddlers, 18 Preschoolers Cap 35

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

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

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

Our directory lists 23 licensed childcare centers in Massapequa, 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 Massapequa?

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 Massapequa 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 Massapequa typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Massapequa?

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 Massapequa 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.