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

Shirley, New York is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Shirley	Providers
Child Care Centers	3	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	8	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	32	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Shirley

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Shirley. 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 Bay Area Head Start Shirley, NY 11967 Child Care Center Colonial Youth and Family Services Inc Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Colonial Youth and Family Services Inc Shirley, NY 11967

Family Child Care Homes in Shirley

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in Shirley. 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 Caring Child Care L.L.C Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Caring Child Care L.L.C Shirley, NY 11967 Family Child Care Home Graceful Stars Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Graceful Stars Shirley, NY 11967 Family Child Care Home Heavens Little Angels Daycare Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Heavens Little Angels Daycare Shirley, NY 11967 Family Child Care Home K C Castle Day Care Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home K C Castle Day Care Shirley, NY 11967

Group Child Care Homes in Shirley

32 licensed group child care homess are listed in Shirley. 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.

Head Start Programs in Shirley

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Shirley. 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.

Head Start Program Bay Area Head Start Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 116 Head Start Program Bay Area Head Start Center Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 108

School-Age Programs in Shirley

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Shirley. 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 Colonial Youth and Family Services Inc. Shirley, NY 11967 Capacity 111 School-Age Program Colonial Youth and Family Services Inc. Shirley, NY 11967

ZIP codes in Shirley

ZIP 11967Care providers

How to pick care in Shirley

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.

When you are choosing care in Shirley, NY, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Suffolk County

1175, NY 1 providers Amityville, NY 61 providers Aquebogue, NY 2 providers Babylon, NY 16 providers Bay Shore, NY 76 providers Bayport, NY 6 providers Bayshore, NY 22 providers Bellport, NY 11 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Shirley, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Shirley is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Shirley facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Shirley 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.

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