Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Chester, NY

Chester, New York is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Chester	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Chester

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Chester. 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.

Child Care Center Little Scholars Chester, NY 10918 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Little Scholars Chester, NY 10918

Family Child Care Homes in Chester

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Chester. 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 Home FUN Foundations Family Day Care Chester, NY 10918 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home FUN Foundations Family Day Care Chester, NY 10918 Family Child Care Home Sunshine Playhouse Chester, NY 10918 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sunshine Playhouse Chester, NY 10918

Group Child Care Homes in Chester

2 licensed group child care homess are listed in Chester. 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 Home Learning Land Daycare, Inc. Chester, NY 10918 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Learning Land Daycare, Inc. Chester, NY 10918

School-Age Programs in Chester

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Chester. 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 Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y. Chester, NY 10918 Capacity 60 School-Age Program Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y. Chester, NY 10918

ZIP codes in Chester

ZIP 10918Care providers

How to pick care in Chester

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Chester, NY, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Chester, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Chester is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Chester facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Chester 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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