Daycare in Long Beach, NY
10 licensed or registered programs in Long Beach (Nassau County): 5 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 622 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 Nassau County
$325/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($16,900 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $325 | $300 |
| Toddler | $300 | $290 |
| Preschool | $293 | $275 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
5 child care centers in Long Beach
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Barry & Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, Inc.Infant, Toddler · licensed for 27
650 Magnolia Blvd, 11561 · (516) 986-2106
License 870999 - Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, Inc.Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 155
310 National Boulevard, 11561 · (516) 431-2929
License 41165 - Beach Friends Sensory Club LLCToddler, Preschool · licensed for 48
355 E Park Avenue, 11561 · (917) 564-3862
License 904802 - Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.Preschool · licensed for 84
1 East Pine St, 11561 · (516) 544-4051
License 770054 - Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 131
455 Neptune Blvd, 11561 · (516) 713-5518
License 481446
3 group child care homes in Long Beach
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- Kat's Korner for Ever Care Inclicensed for 12
Long Beach · (516) 815-9638
License 137178 - Little Seeds Daycare LLCSchool-age · licensed for 16
Long Beach
License 881810 - Little Smiles Big Dreams Corp.School-age · licensed for 16
Long Beach · (516) 698-3989
License 666434
2 school-age programs in Long Beach
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center Inc.School-age · licensed for 40
91 Maryland Ave, 11561 · (516) 897-2215
License 877944 - Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center Inc.School-age · licensed for 93
601 Lindell Blvd, 11561 · (516) 897-2209
License 878762
How can I get help paying for daycare in Long Beach?
Child Care Assistance Program pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income.
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 Long Beach: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Long Beach, NY?
In Nassau County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $325 a week ($16,900 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $293 a week. A family child care home charged a median $300 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 Long Beach?
New York's list shows 10 licensed or registered programs in Long Beach as of October 2026: 5 child care centers, 3 group child care homes and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 622 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Long Beach?
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.
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.