Daycare in Putnam Valley, NY
6 licensed or registered programs in Putnam Valley (Putnam County): 3 child care centers, 2 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 358 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 Putnam 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.
3 child care centers in Putnam Valley
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Once Upon A Time Pre-School & DaycareInfant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 65
47 Peekskill Hollow Road, 10579 · (845) 284-2941
License 556796 - Valley Day Care Center Ltd.Toddler, Preschool, School-age · licensed for 37
337 Peekskill Hollow Road, 10579 · (845) 528-4755
License 191359 - Young Men's Christian Association of Central and Northern Westchester, N.Y., Inc.Preschool · licensed for 40
171 Oscawana Lake Rd, 10579 · (845) 528-8092
License 939645
1 group child care home in Putnam Valley
Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.
- My Three Cubs Daycare LLCSchool-age · licensed for 16
Putnam Valley · (917) 574-6048
License 898504
2 school-age programs in Putnam Valley
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Town of Putnam ValleySchool-age · licensed for 120
142 Peekskill Hollow Rd. Putnam Valley Middle School, 10579 · (845) 526-3292
License 239587 - Town of Putnam ValleySchool-age · licensed for 80
171 Oscawana Lake Rd Elementary School, 10579 · (845) 656-5298
License 40119
How can I get help paying for daycare in Putnam Valley?
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 Putnam Valley: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Putnam Valley, NY?
In Putnam 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 Putnam Valley?
New York's list shows 6 licensed or registered programs in Putnam Valley as of October 2026: 3 child care centers, 2 school-age programs and 1 group child care home. Together they're licensed for 358 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Putnam Valley?
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.