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Licensed Daycare in Tonawanda, New York

14 licensed daycares in Tonawanda, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New York licensing records.

14
Licensed Centers
4
Infant Spots
$2,050/mo
New York avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Tonawanda

ChildCare Aware reports the New York average full-time cost at $2,050/month for infant care and $1,430/month for preschool. City-level prices in Tonawanda vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New York families may also qualify for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Full New York licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator
NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services
Infant ratio
1:4
Toddler ratio
1:5
Preschool ratio
1:9
Avg capacity
95 kids

ZIP codes covered

All Tonawanda licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Western New York, Inc

Tonawanda

100 School-Aged Children Cap 100
B Licensed Center

Boys & Girls of the Northtowns Inc.

Tonawanda

School Age (5+) Cap 45
C Licensed Center

CREATIVE TOTS, LLC

Tonawanda

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children Cap 16
C Licensed Center Licensed

Child's Creative Development Center, Inc.

Tonawanda

Infants & Toddlers Cap 115
C Licensed Center Licensed

Colvin Brighton Child Care Center, Inc.

Tonawanda

Infants & Toddlers Cap 57
H Licensed Center Licensed

Holy Cross Head Start, Inc.

Tonawanda

100 Preschoolers Cap 100
J Licensed Center

Just for Kids

Tonawanda

76 School-Aged Children Cap 76
L Family Daycare

Love, Peace, Happiness Family Childcare

Tonawanda

6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children Cap 8
T Licensed Center

TONAWANDA KIDSABILITIES FUN CENTER AND DAY CARE,INC.

Tonawanda

Infants & Toddlers Cap 58
T Licensed Center

TOOT-TOOT CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

Tonawanda

8 Infants, 10 Toddlers, 10 Preschoolers and 6 School-Aged Children Cap 34
T Licensed Center Licensed

The Arc Erie County New York

Tonawanda

234 Preschoolers and 18 School-Aged Children Cap 252
T Licensed Center

The Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Northtowns, Inc.

Tonawanda

School Age (5+) Cap 105
Y Licensed Center

YMCA Buffalo Niagara

Tonawanda

Infants & Toddlers Cap 320
Y Licensed Center

YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, Inc.

Tonawanda

44 School-Aged Children Cap 44

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Tonawanda, New York?
Our directory lists 14 licensed childcare centers in Tonawanda, New York, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.
What's the average daycare cost in Tonawanda?
Statewide averages in New York run roughly $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Tonawanda daycares?
All licensed New York centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Tonawanda typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Tonawanda?
New York families can apply for NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.
How do I verify a Tonawanda daycare's license?
Look up the provider directly in the official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.

Search 14 Licensed Centers in Tonawanda

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