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Licensed Daycare in Plattsburgh, New York

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

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 Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Plattsburgh?

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 .

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

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Plattsburgh

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 Plattsburgh 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

12901 41 12903 4

Program types in Plattsburgh

All Plattsburgh licensed centers

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P Licensed Center

Plattsburgh YMCA

Plattsburgh

School Age (5+) Cap 35

P Licensed Center

Plattsburgh YMCA

Plattsburgh

40 School-Aged Children Cap 40

P Licensed Center

Plattsburgh YMCA Bright Beginnings

Plattsburgh

Infants & Toddlers Cap 96

R Licensed Center

Ruthie's Place

Plattsburgh

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

S Licensed Center

SUNY Plattsburgh Child Care Center, Inc.

Plattsburgh

12 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 39 Preschoolers Cap 63

S Licensed Center

Senecal, Kim

Plattsburgh

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

S Licensed Center

Shepard, Sherry

Plattsburgh

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

T Licensed Center

Taylor's Tots

Plattsburgh

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

T Licensed Center

Tiny Leader's Children's Center

Plattsburgh

14 Infants, 26 Toddlers, 22 Preschoolers Cap 62

Y Licensed Center

YMCA of Plattsburgh, New York

Plattsburgh

School Age (5+) Cap 35

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

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

Our directory lists 40 licensed childcare centers in Plattsburgh, 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 Plattsburgh?

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 Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Plattsburgh?

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 Plattsburgh 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.