Licensed Daycare in Bronx, New York
3,937 licensed daycares in Bronx, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New York licensing records.
Bronx listings updated May 2026 from official New York records.
Daycare in Bronx: what parents should know
There are 3,937 licensed childcare providers on record in Bronx, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 47% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current New York license at indexing time, sourced from NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services.
For age coverage, 45 centers in Bronx report infant care (roughly 1% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 261 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5.
Licensed care in Bronx spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 54% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Combined, Bronx's licensed centers hold about 119,267 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Bronx childcare by the numbers
The Bronx childcare landscape
The Bronx has more licensed childcare listings than any other part of New York City — largely because free and subsidized programs are so widely used here. For many Bronx families the practical question is not just how much daycare costs, but which free or subsidized program they qualify for — and the answer is usually a good one.
Free pre-K — the Bronx led the way
The Bronx was one of the two boroughs where 3-K for All first launched (District 7 in the South Bronx), and Pre-K for All covers every 4-year-old. Both are free, full-day, and applied for through NYC Public Schools' MySchools portal. Across much of the Bronx, free public preschool covers the years before kindergarten entirely.
Subsidies, Head Start and EarlyLearn
The Bronx has one of the densest networks of ACS-subsidized EarlyLearn and Head Start programs in the city, serving infants and toddlers from income-eligible families. If cost is the obstacle, the Bronx is one of the easier places in NYC to find free or heavily subsidized infant and toddler care — start with ACS and your local Head Start grantee.
Licensing and quality
Group centers are permitted and inspected by NYC DOHMH; family day care homes by NY State OCFS. Because supply skews toward subsidized and Head Start programs, many Bronx centers meet federal Head Start performance standards that go beyond the state licensing minimum.
Neighborhoods and cost
Riverdale in the northwest is the priciest pocket; Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Fordham, and the South Bronx (Mott Haven, Hunts Point) round out the borough. Bronx prices generally run below Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn, and a large share of families pay little or nothing through free and subsidized programs.
When to start looking
Apply for Pre-K and 3-K on the winter MySchools cycle. For infant and toddler subsidized seats, contact ACS and Head Start programs early — demand is high, and the free seats that make the Bronx affordable are also the ones that fill first.
Childcare costs in Bronx
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 Bronx 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 overviewQuick 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
- 30 kids
Largest licensed centers in Bronx
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Bronx licensed centers
Page 4 of 263Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Where to get childcare help in Bronx
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 345-5437 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Bronx, New York are compiled from official NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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