Daycare in Northport, NY
9 licensed or registered programs in Northport (Suffolk County): 5 child care centers and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,160 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 Suffolk 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 Northport
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Island Kids Early Childhood Center, Inc.Infant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 214
158 Laurel Avenue, 11768 · (631) 757-8455
License 44223 - The Learning ExperienceInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 151
1014 Fort Salonga Rd, 11768 · (631) 651-8322
License 381167 - Variety Child Learning CenterPreschool, School-age · licensed for 369
253 Bellerose Avenue, 11731 · (631) 651-7272
License 932073 - Wee Luv'em Day Care Center and CampInfant, Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 47
12 Liberty Lane Northport VAMC - Bldg. #21, 11768 · (631) 239-5657
License 40391 - Weekday Nursery School 1st Presbyterian ChurchToddler, Preschool · licensed for 134
330 Main Street, 11768 · (631) 757-1342
License 40378
4 school-age programs in Northport
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- SCOPE Education ServicesSchool-age · licensed for 72
25 Norwood Road Norwood Elementary School, 11765 · (631) 360-0800
License 40334 - SCOPE Education ServicesSchool-age · licensed for 80
100 Ocean Avenue SCOPE at Ocean Avenue Elementary School-Northport, 11768 · (631) 261-9000
License 40338 - SCOPE Educational ServicesSchool-age · licensed for 53
11 Middleville Rd. Northport Middle School, 11768 · (631) 432-5103
License 903579 - Town of Smithtown SACCSchool-age · licensed for 40
39 Sunken Meadow Road Fort Salonga Elementary School, 11768 · (631) 360-7517
License 42529
How can I get help paying for daycare in Northport?
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 Northport: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Northport, NY?
In Suffolk 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 Northport?
New York's list shows 9 licensed or registered programs in Northport as of October 2026: 5 child care centers and 4 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 1,160 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Northport?
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.