Daycare in Cortland, NY
20 licensed or registered programs in Cortland (Cortland County): 9 child care centers, 5 school-age programs, 4 family child care homes and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 811 children.
Short answer
Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services; New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as of October 2026. Outside New York City: day care centers, small day care centers, school-age programs, family day care homes and group family day care homes that OCFS lists as licensed or registered. In New York City, family and group family day care homes and school-age programs come from OCFS, and group child care centers and school-based child care programs come from the NYC Health Department's list of active programs (search them at https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/). Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Cortland County
$247/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,844 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $247 | $190 |
| Toddler | $230 | $180 |
| Preschool | $200 | $175 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
9 child care centers in Cortland
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Cortland County Child Development Day Care Program, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 84
59 Pomeroy Street, 13045 · (607) 758-9325
License 42152 - Cortland County Community Action Program, inc.Preschool · licensed for 21
8 Valley View dr, 13045 · (607) 758-4110
License 957171 - Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc.Infant, Toddler · licensed for 24
3 Huntington Street, 13045 · (607) 299-4159
License 447956 - Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc.Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 69
236A South Main St., 13045 · (607) 218-6813
License 741070 - Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc.Infant, Toddler · licensed for 42
5 Huntington St., 13045 · (607) 753-6762
License 877939 - Cortland County Community Actions Program, IncToddler · licensed for 16
236 South Main Street, 13045 · (607) 662-4042
License 482980 - Here We Grow Child Care CenterInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 62
16 Miller St, 13045 · (607) 756-6070
License 39320 - Lime Hollow Nature Center, Inc.Preschool · licensed for 27
3277 Gracie Road, 13045 · (607) 662-4632
License 791639 - RackerPreschool · licensed for 85
882 Route 13, 13045 · (607) 753-9375
License 173555
2 group child care homes in Cortland
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Safe Haven ChildcareSchool-age · licensed for 13
Cortland
License 944165 - Tina WatkinsSchool-age · licensed for 13
Cortland
License 129572
4 family child care homes in Cortland
Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Andrea DoviSchool-age · licensed for 8
Cortland · (607) 753-0782
License 843653 - Dawn LyonSchool-age · licensed for 8
Cortland · (607) 838-0499
License 375871 - Midge GibbsSchool-age · licensed for 8
Cortland · (607) 753-8543
License 702279 - Nancy WestSchool-age · licensed for 8
Cortland · (607) 591-7777
License 693908
5 school-age programs in Cortland
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Cortland County Family YMCASchool-age · licensed for 40
22 Tompkins St., 13045 · (607) 756-2893
License 924039 - McDonald Sports CampSchool-age · licensed for 58
4292 Fairgrounds Dr., 13045 · (607) 753-8100
License 378664 - Young Women's Christian Association of Cortland County, Inc.School-age · licensed for 145
14 Clayton Ave, 13045 · (607) 753-9651
License 39315 - Young Women's Christian Association of Cortland County, Inc.School-age · licensed for 40
33 Wheeler Ave. Smith Elementary school, 13045 · (607) 753-9651
License 43734 - Young Women's Christian Association Of Cortland County,Inc.School-age · licensed for 40
31 Randall St. Randall Elementary, 13045 · (607) 753-9651
License 43735
How can I get help paying for daycare in Cortland?
Child Care Assistance Program pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in New York
Child Care Assistance Program, run by New York State Office of Children and Family Services
$95,397a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of June 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in New York
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in New York Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Cortland: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Cortland, NY?
In Cortland County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $247 a week ($12,844 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $200 a week. A family child care home charged a median $190 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Cortland?
New York's list shows 20 licensed or registered programs in Cortland as of October 2026: 9 child care centers, 5 school-age programs, 4 family child care homes and 2 group child care homes. Together they're licensed for 811 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Cortland?
Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Assistance Program, run by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $95,397 a year to start. Cortland also has 3 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on New York's list of active licensed or registered programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Child Care Regulated Programs New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.Child Care Assistance Program New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.New York: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-09-29) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 10.Understanding and finding child care in New York Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.