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

Wantagh, New York is served by 13 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Wantagh	Providers
Child Care Centers	13	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	6	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Wantagh

13 licensed child care centerss are listed in Wantagh. 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 Children's Nest Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Children's Nest Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793 Child Care Center Creative Play Childcare Center Wantagh LLC Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 135 Child Care Center Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793 Child Care Center Harmony Early Learning Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Harmony Early Learning Wantagh, NY 11793 Child Care Center Maplewood School, Inc Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 114 Child Care Center Maplewood School, Inc Wantagh, NY 11793 Child Care Center MunchKIDS PlayHouse LLC Wantagh, NY 11793 Child Care Center Nova Star Learning Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Step Above Day Care Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 51 Child Care Center Step Above Day Care Wantagh, NY 11793

Group Child Care Homes in Wantagh

2 licensed group child care homess are listed in Wantagh. 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 Once Upon A Family Daycare Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Once Upon A Family Daycare Inc. Wantagh, NY 11793

Head Start Programs in Wantagh

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Wantagh. 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 Eastern Nassau Head Start Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 100

School-Age Programs in Wantagh

6 licensed school-age programss are listed in Wantagh. 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 SCOPE Education Services Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 60 School-Age Program SCOPE Education Services Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 80 School-Age Program SCOPE Education Services Wantagh, NY 11793 Capacity 81 School-Age Program SCOPE Education Services Wantagh, NY 11793 School-Age Program SCOPE Education Services Wantagh, NY 11793 School-Age Program SCOPE Education Services Wantagh, NY 11793

ZIP codes in Wantagh

ZIP 11793Care providers

How to pick care in Wantagh

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Wantagh, 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 Nassau County

Albertson, NY 4 providers Baldwin, NY 106 providers Bellmore, NY 14 providers Bethpage, NY 36 providers Brookville, NY 2 providers Carle Place, NY 6 providers Cedarhurst, NY 6 providers E Meadow, NY 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Wantagh, NY have?

Based on current licensing data, Wantagh is home to 13 state-licensed providers: 13 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Wantagh facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Wantagh 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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