Licensed Daycare in Merrick, New York
Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.
Childcare costs in Merrick
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 Merrick 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 overviewQuick 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
- 71 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Merrick
All Merrick licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC
Merrick
Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center
Merrick
Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center
Merrick
Children's Nest Inc.
Merrick
Friendship Garden Preschool
Merrick
JEWISH EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Merrick
Merrick Community Nursery School
Merrick
Merrick Woods Country Day School
Merrick
Precious Kids Too of Merrick, INC.
Merrick
T.L.C. Day Care LLC
Merrick
TLC AT BROOKSIDE, INC.
Merrick
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