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Licensed Daycare in Mastic, New York

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

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 Mastic 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 Mastic typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Mastic?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Mastic

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 Mastic 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: 21 kids

ZIP codes covered

11950 16

Program types in Mastic

All Mastic licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Bell Bell's Childcare

Mastic

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

B Licensed Center

Brown Bear 1 Corp.

Mastic

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

D Licensed Center

Dazzling Tots DayCare, Inc.

Mastic

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

F Licensed Center

Francis Little Train Daycare

Mastic

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

H Licensed Center

Humble Beginnings Childcare II, LLC

Mastic

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

H Licensed Center

Humble Beginnings Childcare LLC

Mastic

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

M Licensed Center

Maty Care LLC

Mastic

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

N Licensed Center

Nanny's Daycare 2 Service of LI Inc.

Mastic

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

N Licensed Center

Nanny's Daycare Service of L.I. Inc.

Mastic

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

P Licensed Center

PEARL'S NURTURING HANDS DAYCARE LLC

Mastic

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

P Licensed Center

PURE LOVE DAYCARE CORP.

Mastic

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

P Licensed Center

Pendleton, Sherrill

Mastic

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

S Licensed Center

Sunny Rainbows Inc.

Mastic

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

T Licensed Center

Treehouse Childcare Inc.

Mastic

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

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

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

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

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Mastic, 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 Mastic?

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 Mastic 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 Mastic typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Mastic?

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 Mastic 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.