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Licensed Daycare in Vestal, New York

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Vestal?

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.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Vestal 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 Vestal typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Vestal?

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 .

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

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$2,050/mo

New York avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Vestal

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 Vestal 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: 78 kids

ZIP codes covered

13850 13

Program types in Vestal

All Vestal licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

Arshad, Amara

Vestal

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

C Licensed Center

Campus Pre-School & Early Childhood Center, Inc.

Vestal

34 Toddlers, 76 Preschoolers Cap 110

C Licensed Center Licensed

Cub Care Children's Center

Vestal

Preschool (2-5) Cap 193

J Licensed Center

Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Center

Vestal

Preschool (2-5) Cap 267

J Family Daycare

Just Like Home

Vestal

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

K Licensed Center

KCE Champions LLC

Vestal

90 School-Aged Children Cap 90

K Licensed Center

KCE Champions LLC

Vestal

80 School-Aged Children Cap 80

K Licensed Center

KCE Champions LLC

Vestal

30 School-Aged Children Cap 30

K Licensed Center

KCE Champions LLC

Vestal

School Age (5+) Cap 50

K Family Daycare Licensed

Kelsey's Clovers

Vestal

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

S Family Daycare Licensed

Skojec, Julie

Vestal

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

T Licensed Center

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers, LLC

Vestal

Infants & Toddlers Cap 130

W Family Daycare Licensed

Wood, Melinda

Vestal

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

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Vestal, New York?

Our directory lists 13 licensed childcare centers in Vestal, 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 Vestal?

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 Vestal 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 Vestal typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Vestal?

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 Vestal 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.