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Daycare in Jamaica, NY

255 licensed or registered programs in Jamaica (Queens County): 135 group child care homes, 64 child care centers, 44 school-age programs and 12 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 13,062 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $300 a week in Queens County (2022 prices), $250 at a family child care home. New York's child care subsidy, Child Care Assistance Program, helps pay if a family of three earns up to $95,397. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

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 Queens County

$300/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,600 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$300$250
Toddler$277$220
Preschool$259$200

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

64 child care centers in Jamaica, by ZIP code

Every center on the state's list, A to Z within each ZIP, with its street address and phone.

ZIP 11432 · 24

  • Academy of Excellence, Bell Park 178-36 Wexford Terrace · 718-523-4400
  • All My Children Day Care and Nursery School 175-44 Mayfield Road · 718-658-1563
  • All My Children Day Care and Nursery School 175-44 Mayfield Road · 718-658-1563
  • Bright Beginnings 86-25 162 Street · 718-297-6767
  • Bright Beginnings 86-25 162 Street · 718-297-6767
  • Circle Academy 84-60 Parsons Blvd. · 718-298-6161
  • Early Bird II Day Care Center, Inc 90-05 161 Street · 718-739-0884
  • Early Bird III Ec, Inc. 89-14 163 Street · 718-739-0884
  • Early Sunrise Preschool and Kindergarten 187-08 Hillside Avenue · 718-736-9064
  • Early Sunrise Preschool and Kindergarten, Inc. 187-10 Hillside Avenue · 718-736-9064
  • Happy Little Bear Day Care 11 LLC 153-10 88 Avenue · 347-992-4408
  • Hearts and Minds Daycare LLC 153-11 90 Avenue · 929-719-2869
  • Imagine Early Learning Centers, LLC 1 Jamaica Center Plaza · 718-557-5520
  • Imagine Early Learning Centers,llc 1 Jamaica Center Plaza · 718-557-5520
  • Immaculate Conception Preschool 179-14 Dalny Road · 718-739-5933
  • Kids Circle Daycare, Inc. 164-04 Goethals Avenue · 718-380-1280
  • Parsons Preschool 84-60 Parsons Boulevard · 718-298-6161
  • PM Evaluation & Therapy Services, Inc. 177-30 Wexford Terrace · 347-494-4896
  • Queens Center for Progress 82-25 164 Street · 718-374-0002
  • Queens Cheder Mrm 17353 Croydon Rd · 929-525-8338
  • Rising Stars Islamic School 166-26 89th Avenue · 347-796-1199
  • St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy 80-22 Parsons Boulevard · 718-380-1900
  • The Lutheran Church of Our Savior 90-04 175 Street · 718-739-7452
  • The Pickwick School, Inc. 151-15 85 Drive · 718-526-1340

ZIP 11433 · 7

  • Afro-American Parents Educational Center, Inc. 108-17 159th Street · 718-526-3068
  • All My Children Day Care and Nursery School 110-15 164 Place · 718-526-5911
  • Colin-Newell Early Childhood Development Center 107-65 Merrick Boulevard · 718-523-1888
  • ParentsChoice Daycare LLC 106-54 Guy R Brewer Boulevard · 718-480-6305
  • South Jamaica Center for Children & Parents, Inc. 94-43 159 Street · 718-523-6455
  • York College Child and Family Center Inc 94-12 160 Street · 718-262-2930
  • York College Child& Family Center Inc 94-12 160 Street · 718-262-2930

ZIP 11434 · 18

  • Afro-American Parents Educational Center, Inc. 117-04 Guy Brewer Blvd · 347-676-5077
  • All My Children Day Care and Nursery School 117-16 Sutphin Blvd. · 718-322-2030
  • Allen Christian Preschool 114-32 Merrick Boulevard · 718-657-2500
  • B' Above World Wide Institute Inc. 137-37 Farmers Blvd. · 718-528-8751
  • Birch Family Services, Inc. 145-02 Farmers Boulevard · 718-527-5220
  • Center of Excellence Springfield Gardens, Inc. 127-08 Merrick Blvd. · 718-276-8200
  • Center of Excellence Springfield Gardens, Inc. 127-08 Merrick Blvd. · 718-276-8200
  • Clifford Glover Day Care Center, Inc. 116-55 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. · 718-528-0922
  • Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. 172-17 Linden Boulevard · 718-651-0096
  • Francis Grace Day Care Inc 130-20 Merrick Boulevard · 718-977-1853
  • Kiddies World Inc 143-04 Farmers Boulevard · 718-276-4545
  • Kiddies World Inc 143-04 Farmers Boulevard · 718-276-4545
  • Paccor Kids 118-17 Guy R Brewer Boulevard · 718-525-9620
  • Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School 122-05 Smith Street · 718-978-0075
  • Rochdale Village Nursery School 170-10 130 Avenue · 718-723-2224
  • Rochdale Village Nursery School 170-20 130 Avenue · 718-723-2224
  • Rochdale Village Nursery School 170-30 130 Avenue · 718-723-2224
  • South Jamaica Center for Children & Parents, Inc. 114-02 Guy R Brewer Boulevard · 718-526-2500

ZIP 11435 · 13

  • Al-Iman School Pre-K for All 137-11 90 Avenue · 516-302-4941
  • Bright Kids Day Care 108-42 Sutphin Blvd. · 718-262-0909
  • Bright Start Early Learning Academy LLC 108-10 Sutphin Boulevard · 718-206-2123
  • Concerned Parents of Jamaica Early Learning Center 143-04 101 Avenue · 718-658-4091
  • Ira's Briarwood Day Care & Preschool Inc. 139-76 85 Drive · 718-739-6500
  • Ira's Parkway Daycare & Preschool, Inc. 141-20 Grand Central Parkway · 718-526-1803
  • Renanim Manhattan Inc. 141-29 84th Drive · 718-206-4400
  • Sandra's Sunflower Child Care, Inc. 90-16 Sutphin Blvd. · 347-454-9079
  • Sholom, Sholom Inc. 83-78 Daniels Street · 718-487-3747
  • Sunshine Developmental School 91-10 146 Street · 718-468-9000
  • Sunshine School, LLC 91-10 146 Street · 718-468-9000
  • The Learning Experience Queens Jamaica 148-02 Archer Avenue · 347-233-2472
  • The Learning Experience Queens Jamaica 148-02 Archer Avenue · 347-233-2472

ZIP 11436 · 2

  • Committee for Early Childhood Development Day Care Center, Incorporated 117-21 Sutphin Boulevard · 718-464-2422
  • The Ivy Academy Day Care Center, Inc. 144-06 Rockaway Boulevard · 718-322-6242

Home daycares and school-age programs in Jamaica

Counted here, not listed: home daycares are shown by city only. Use the official search for names and phone numbers.

191 licensed or registered programs in Jamaica
Group child care homes135
Family child care homes12
School-age programs44

Search New York's child care listSearch NYC Health Department child care

How can I get help paying for daycare in Jamaica?

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.

Some areasNew families may wait (September 2025)
How to apply

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Jamaica: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Jamaica, NY?

In Queens County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $300 a week ($15,600 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $259 a week. A family child care home charged a median $250 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 Jamaica?

New York's list shows 255 licensed or registered programs in Jamaica as of October 2026: 135 group child care homes, 64 child care centers, 44 school-age programs and 12 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 13,062 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Jamaica?

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. Jamaica also has 5 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. 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. 1.Child Care Regulated Programs New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Child Care Assistance Program New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 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. 7.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 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. 10.Understanding and finding child care in New York Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in New York

Having a baby in New York Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 223% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See New York

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