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Licensed Daycare in Mt. Vernon, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Mt. Vernon?

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 Mt. Vernon 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 Mt. Vernon typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Mt. Vernon?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Mt. Vernon

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 Mt. Vernon 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: 17 kids

ZIP codes covered

10552 8 10550 8 10553 4

Program types in Mt. Vernon

All Mt. Vernon licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

A Head Start Day Care

Mt. Vernon

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

A Licensed Center

ABC Nursery & Learning Center

Mt. Vernon

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

B Licensed Center

Blessed Beginnings Childcare Inc.

Mt. Vernon

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

E Licensed Center

EVA Day Care

Mt. Vernon

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

F Licensed Center

Family Services of Westchester, Inc.

Mt. Vernon

62 Preschoolers Cap 62

I Licensed Center

I Can Learning Center

Mt. Vernon

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

I Licensed Center

In Home Day Care

Mt. Vernon

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

K Licensed Center

KEMMAH'S CARE LLC

Mt. Vernon

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

L Licensed Center

Little Friends Daycare

Mt. Vernon

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

L Licensed Center

Little Steps Day Care, Inc.

Mt. Vernon

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

L Licensed Center

Little Swans Family Day Care, Inc.

Mt. Vernon

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

M Licensed Center

Macedonia Community Empowerment Corporation

Mt. Vernon

30 School-Aged Children Cap 30

M Licensed Center

Mother's Touch Daycare

Mt. Vernon

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

O Licensed Center

Odutayo, Mirella

Mt. Vernon

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

S Licensed Center

Shelley's Child Care, Inc.

Mt. Vernon

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 14

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

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Mt. Vernon, New York?

Our directory lists 20 licensed childcare centers in Mt. Vernon, 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 Mt. Vernon?

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 Mt. Vernon 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 Mt. Vernon typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Mt. Vernon?

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 Mt. Vernon 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.