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Licensed Daycare in Poughkeepsie, New York

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

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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Poughkeepsie?

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 Poughkeepsie

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 Poughkeepsie 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: 35 kids

ZIP codes covered

12603 45 12601 36 12604 1 12550 1

Program types in Poughkeepsie

All Poughkeepsie licensed centers

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C Licensed Center

Corlies Christian Childcare LLC

Poughkeepsie

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

C Licensed Center

Country Grove Children's Ctr.

Poughkeepsie

14 Infants, 10 Toddlers, 39 Preschoolers and 16 School-Aged Children Cap 79

D Licensed Center

Daley, Marie

Poughkeepsie

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

D Licensed Center

Dana's Anytime Day Care

Poughkeepsie

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

D Licensed Center

Day One Early Learning Community Inc.

Poughkeepsie

12 Toddlers, 74 Preschoolers Cap 86

D Licensed Center

Dreamland Daycare Services LLC

Poughkeepsie

16 Infants, 30 Toddlers, 30 Preschoolers Cap 76

D Licensed Center

Dutchess Community College Day Care Center

Poughkeepsie

24 Toddlers, 32 Preschoolers Cap 56

E Licensed Center

Elise Daycare LLC

Poughkeepsie

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

F Licensed Center

FAITH CHILDCARE

Poughkeepsie

16 Infants, 12 Toddlers Cap 28

F Licensed Center

First Learning Family Day Care

Poughkeepsie

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

F Licensed Center

First Step Child Care

Poughkeepsie

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

F Licensed Center

Forever Friends Child Care

Poughkeepsie

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

G Licensed Center

Genuine Possibilities

Poughkeepsie

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

G Licensed Center

Griffing, Diane

Poughkeepsie

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

H Licensed Center

Happy Kids

Poughkeepsie

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

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

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

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

Our directory lists 80 licensed childcare centers in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie?

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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Poughkeepsie?

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 Poughkeepsie 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.