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Licensed Daycare in New York, New York

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

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Licensed Centers
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Infant Spots
$2,050/mo
New York avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in New York

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 New York 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
56 kids

All New York licensed centers

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Grand Street Settlement @80 Pitt St.

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107 School-Aged Children Cap 107
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Grand Street Settlement @Beacon JHS 25

New York

217 School-Aged Children Cap 217
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Grand Street Settlement SONYC @ Nest & M

New York

Preschool (2-5) Cap 235
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Grand Street Settlement, Inc.

New York

100 School-Aged Children Cap 100
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Grand Street Settlement, Inc.

New York

39 School-Aged Children Cap 39
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Grand Street Settlement@Baruch Community Center

New York

40 School-Aged Children Cap 40
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Grandmas Love Daycare, LLC

New York

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

New York

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 6
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Great Dreams Day Care

New York

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

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12
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Growing Happy Group Family Day Care II INC.

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16
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Growing Happy Group Family Day Care III INC.

New York

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

New York

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

New York

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

New York

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 New York, New York?
Our directory lists 938 licensed childcare centers in New York, 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 New York?
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 New York 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 New York typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in New York?
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 New York 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.

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