Family Daycare Providers in Dover Plains, NY

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Family Daycare Market in Dover Plains

Typical Range

$900-$1800 per month

Avg Project

$1,400

Contractors

Smaller groups, more flexible hours. Licensed homes capped at 6-12 children.

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My Little Angels Daycare/Preschool, Inc.Verified

4.5★2 reviews

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My Little Angels Daycare/Preschool, Inc. is a licensed group family day care in Dover Plains, NY. Located in the Dover school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS. This home-based childcare program offers home-like environment with flexible scheduling.

Group family care

(845) 877-3902

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Froggy's Play PalaceVerified

1.0★1 reviews

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Froggy's Play Palace is a licensed group family day care in Dover Plains, NY. Located in the Dover school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS. This home-based childcare program offers low child-to-provider ratio.

Group family care

(845) 803-7531

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Childcare Licensing in Dover Plains

NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Dutchess County

(845) 431-7000|Official Website

Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Dover Plains must be licensed by the state. Verify that any provider you consider holds a current, valid license before enrolling your child.

All childcare providers in Dutchess County must be licensed or registered through NY OCFS. Licensing types include Day Care Center, Group Family Day Care, Family Day Care, and School-Age Child Care. Providers must pass background checks, health and safety inspections, maintain CPR/First Aid certification, and meet minimum staff-to-child ratios. Dutchess County Child Care Council at (845) 473-4141 offers referral services. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does family daycare cost in Dover Plains?

Family daycare in Dover Plains costs $900-$1800 per month. Smaller groups, more flexible hours. Licensed homes capped at 6-12 children. Family daycares often have more flexible hours than centers and may offer part-time schedules.

2What is a family daycare vs a daycare center?

A family daycare operates out of a provider's home and typically cares for a small group of children. A daycare center is a larger facility with multiple classrooms and staff. Family daycares offer a home-like environment, smaller groups, and often more flexible schedules. In Dutchess County, family daycares must be licensed and pass regular inspections — ask to see the provider's current license posted in the home.

3How many children can a licensed family daycare watch in NY?

New York has two tiers of licensed home-based care. A Family Day Care Home may care for up to 6 children total (including the provider's own children under 13, up to 2 of whom can be under 2 years old). A Group Family Day Care Home may care for 7-12 children, requiring at least one assistant. Both types are licensed and inspected by OCFS. Larger group sizes allow slightly lower per-child costs.

4How do I verify a family daycare is licensed in Dover Plains?

Search the NY OCFS Child Care Facility database at ocfs.ny.gov to confirm the home is currently licensed and review any inspection history. Licensed Dover Plains family daycares must display their current license in the home. Ask to see it during your visit and verify the expiration date. You can also call OCFS at 1-800-732-5207 to ask about a provider's compliance record.

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