Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in New York

New York is home to 8,357 state-licensed care providers spanning 65 counties and 1,219 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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8,357Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	3,824	View in New York
Family Child Care Homes	4,401	View in New York
Group Child Care Homes	19,207	View in New York
Preschools	132	View in New York
Head Start Programs	603	View in New York
School-Age Programs	5,418	View in New York
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in New York

Bronx, NY 7,308 providers Brooklyn, NY 4,076 providers New York, NY 1,842 providers Rochester, NY 1,108 providers Staten Island, NY 546 providers Yonkers, NY 523 providers Syracuse, NY 481 providers Buffalo, NY 446 providers Jamaica, NY 372 providers Freeport, NY 294 providers Hempstead, NY 265 providers Flushing, NY 260 providers

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Choosing care in New York

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.

For families in New York, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does New York have?

According to current licensing data, New York has 8,357 licensed providers: 3,824 child care centers, 4,401 family child care homes, and 132 preschools.

How does New York score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in New York has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in New York have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Bronx, Brooklyn, New York lead New York for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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