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Licensed Daycare in Wappingers Falls, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Wappingers Falls?

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 Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Wappingers Falls?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Wappingers Falls

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 Wappingers Falls 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: 27 kids

ZIP codes covered

12590 20

Program types in Wappingers Falls

All Wappingers Falls licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Astor Center @ Mt. Alvernia

Wappingers Falls

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

H Licensed Center

Happy Hours Children's Center

Wappingers Falls

4 Infants, 8 Toddlers, 24 Preschoolers and 29 School-Aged Children Cap 65

H Licensed Center

Honeybee Child Care Corp. II

Wappingers Falls

8 Infants, 10 Toddlers, 37 Preschoolers Cap 55

K Licensed Center

Kidz Town of Dutchess

Wappingers Falls

12 Toddlers, 44 Preschoolers and 19 School-Aged Children Cap 75

L Licensed Center

Little Scholars Childcare LLC

Wappingers Falls

8 Infants Cap 8

T Licensed Center

Taconic Innovations, Inc.

Wappingers Falls

23 Preschoolers and 7 School-Aged Children Cap 30

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Wappingers Falls, New York?

Our directory lists 19 licensed childcare centers in Wappingers Falls, 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 Wappingers Falls?

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 Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Wappingers Falls?

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 Wappingers Falls 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.