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Licensed Daycare in Port Washington, New York

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22
Licensed Centers
2
Infant Spots
$2,050/mo
New York avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Port Washington

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 Port Washington 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
120 kids

ZIP codes covered

All Port Washington licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PORT WASHINGTON LLC

Port Washington

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

Community Synagogue ECC of Port Washington

Port Washington

School Age (5+) Cap 183
F Licensed Center

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., INC.

Port Washington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 136
F Licensed Center

FRIENDS TOGETHER AT 21 YENNICOCK AVE.

Port Washington

School Age (5+) Cap 56
F Licensed Center

FRIENDS TOGETHER AT 6 MANHASSET AVE

Port Washington

16 Infants, 9 Toddlers Cap 25
F Licensed Center

Florence Brownstein Preschool

Port Washington

24 Toddlers, 64 Preschoolers Cap 88
H Licensed Center

Happy Montessori School of Port Washington

Port Washington

84 Preschoolers Cap 84
I Licensed Center

Imagine Early Learning Center, LLC

Port Washington

8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 18 Preschoolers Cap 38
M Licensed Center

MAGICAL DREAMS DAYCARE LLC

Port Washington

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

My Little Sunshine Day Care Inc.

Port Washington

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

My Little World Day Care Inc.

Port Washington

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

My Spectrum Center

Port Washington

36 Toddlers, 49 Preschoolers and 42 School-Aged Children Cap 127
P Licensed Center

Port Washington Children's Center, Inc

Port Washington

181 School-Aged Children Cap 181
P Licensed Center

Port Washington Children's Center, Inc.

Port Washington

School Age (5+) Cap 120
R Licensed Center

Right At School, LLC

Port Washington

360 School-Aged Children Cap 360

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Port Washington, New York?
Our directory lists 22 licensed childcare centers in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington?
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 Port Washington 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 Port Washington typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Port Washington?
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 Port Washington 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.

Search 22 Licensed Centers in Port Washington

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