Preschool Preschool (2-5) Verified 2022 45 children

The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc.

560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Manhattan, NY 10027

45
Capacity
2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$2,050/mo
New York avg infant
Good standing · clean record

License is active and state records show no violations on file at indexing time. Always confirm current status before enrolling.

About The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc.

The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. is a preschool located in Manhattan, New York (10027). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Licensed capacity is 45 children.

Cost & subsidies in New York

Statewide averages: $2,050/month infant, $1,430/month preschool. Most New York families qualify for assistance through NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc.

Is The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. licensed?
License status for The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. should be verified directly with NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services before enrolling.
What ages does The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. accept?
The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. serves 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, New York averages about $2050/month for infants and $1430/month for preschool. Contact The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. enroll?
The Red Balloon Day Care Center, Inc. has a licensed capacity of 45 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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