Licensed Daycare in Yonkers, New York
240 licensed daycares in Yonkers, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New York licensing records.
Yonkers listings updated May 2026 from official New York records.
Daycare in Yonkers: what parents should know
Yonkers has 240 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 41% 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, 8 centers in Yonkers report infant care (roughly 3% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 12 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5.
Licensed care in Yonkers spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 47% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Combined, Yonkers's licensed centers hold about 7,955 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Yonkers childcare by the numbers
The Yonkers childcare landscape
Yonkers sits just north of New York City in Westchester County, so it pairs New York's statewide pre-K funding with downstate-level prices. The city schools offer free pre-K, while county and community programs cover younger children.
Free Universal Pre-K (UPK)
New York funds Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) statewide, and Yonkers Public Schools offers free pre-K to city 4-year-olds, delivered in schools and through community providers. For most Yonkers families, the pre-K year is free.
Subsidies and Head Start
Child-care subsidy for eligible working families runs through the Westchester County Department of Social Services, and New York has expanded its income limits in recent years. The Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP) operates much of the area's Head Start and Early Head Start.
How licensing works
Outside New York City, child-care centers and family homes are licensed and inspected by NY State OCFS. Check a provider's standing and inspection history (public record) and look for a QUALITYstarsNY rating, the state's voluntary quality system.
Neighborhoods and cost
As part of pricey Westchester, Yonkers runs above upstate — full-time infant care commonly lands around $1,400–$1,900/month. Southwest Yonkers is denser with more subsidized options; the east side and the Bronxville/Tuckahoe edge skew higher-end.
When to start looking
Register for Yonkers Public Schools pre-K ahead of the fall — apply in spring, since seats are allocated. For infant care, tour early and join waitlists.
Childcare costs in Yonkers
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 Yonkers 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
- 33 kids
Largest licensed centers in Yonkers
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Yonkers licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Yonkers
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 Yonkers, 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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