Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Bay Shore, NY

Bay Shore, New York is served by 25 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Bay Shore	Providers
Child Care Centers	8	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	17	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	45	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	6	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Bay Shore

8 licensed child care centerss are listed in Bay Shore. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Homes in Bay Shore

17 licensed family child care homess are listed in Bay Shore. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Homes in Bay Shore

45 licensed group child care homess are listed in Bay Shore. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

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School-Age Programs in Bay Shore

6 licensed school-age programss are listed in Bay Shore. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program West Islip Youth Enrichment Services Incorporated Bay Shore, NY 11706 Capacity 200 School-Age Program West Islip Youth Enrichment Services Incorporated Bay Shore, NY 11706 Capacity 120 School-Age Program West Islip Youth Enrichment Services Incorporated Bay Shore, NY 11706 School-Age Program West Islip Youth Enrichment Services Incorporated Bay Shore, NY 11706 School-Age Program Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. Bay Shore, NY 11706 Capacity 217 School-Age Program Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. Bay Shore, NY 11706

ZIP codes in Bay Shore

ZIP 11706Care providers

How to pick care in Bay Shore

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Bay Shore, NY, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Nearby cities in Suffolk County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Bay Shore, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Bay Shore is home to 25 state-licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 17 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Bay Shore facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Bay Shore to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Bay Shore licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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