Licensed Daycare in New York
Search 19,217 verified daycare and childcare centers across New York, sourced directly from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
New York Childcare Licensing
In New York, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:9 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care ServicesWhat's distinctive about New York: New York City alone hosts ~25% of state daycare seats. Universal Pre-K (3K + 4K) is free for all NYC children. Outside NYC, CCAP serves families up to 85% state median.
Quick licensing facts
- 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 infant cost
- $2,050/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,430/mo
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New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (800) 345-5437
Program Types in New York
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