State-Sourced

Licensed Daycare in New York, New York

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

938
Licensed Centers
0
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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B Licensed Center

BLOSSOMINGHEIGHTSDAYCARE LLC

New York

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

BMCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

New York

17 School-Aged Children Cap 17
B Licensed Center

BRIDEMAR DAYCARE, INC.

New York

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

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC

New York

School Age (5+) Cap 45
B Licensed Center

Baby Bunnies Day Care Services

New York

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

Baby Day Care NY Corp

New York

11 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 11
B Licensed Center

Baez, Claritza

New York

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

Bailey, Chasity

New York

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years Cap 12
B Licensed Center

Baldera, Berqui

New York

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

Banyan, Shakera

New York

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

Batista De Fernandez, Nataly

New York

Infants & Toddlers Cap 14
B Licensed Center

Batista, Mercedes

New York

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

Batista, Welkenia

New York

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

Bayala, Elizabeth

New York

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

Beato, Luisa

New York

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

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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