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Licensed Daycare in Wantagh, New York

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

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 Wantagh 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 Wantagh typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Wantagh?

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 Wantagh

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 Wantagh 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: 78 kids

ZIP codes covered

11793 11

Program types in Wantagh

All Wantagh licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

ABC's & Little Miss Jolie Corp.

Wantagh

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

C Licensed Center

Children's Nest Inc.

Wantagh

16 Infants, 34 Toddlers, 32 Preschoolers Cap 82

E Licensed Center

Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.

Wantagh

School Age (5+) Cap 135

H Licensed Center

Harmony Early Learning

Wantagh

Infants & Toddlers Cap 173

M Licensed Center

Maplewood School, Inc

Wantagh

114 Preschoolers Cap 114

M Licensed Center

MunchKIDS PlayHouse LLC

Wantagh

16 Infants, 17 Toddlers, 18 Preschoolers Cap 51

O Licensed Center

Once Upon A Family Daycare Inc.

Wantagh

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

S Licensed Center

SCOPE Education Services

Wantagh

60 School-Aged Children Cap 60

S Licensed Center

SCOPE Education Services

Wantagh

80 School-Aged Children Cap 80

S Licensed Center

SCOPE Education Services

Wantagh

81 School-Aged Children Cap 81

S Licensed Center

Step Above Day Care

Wantagh

Infants & Toddlers Cap 51

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 Wantagh, New York?

Our directory lists 11 licensed childcare centers in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh?

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 Wantagh 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 Wantagh typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Wantagh?

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 Wantagh 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.