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Family Daycare Providers in Poughkeepsie, NY

Compare 41 family daycare providers in Poughkeepsie, Orange County. Use licensing context, Google reviews where available, and provider details to decide which programs to contact.

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A+ Family Daycare
A+ Family DaycareGoogle listing
5.01 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 1 Google review averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 899811. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 380-2325
First Learning Family Day Care
5.07 reviews
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This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 7 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 885164. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 522-9904
First Step Child Care
First Step Child CareGoogle listing
5.03 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 3 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 33286. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 485-8353

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Learn & Play Garden LLC
5.03 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 3 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 916565. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 462-0203
Little Tinkers Group Family Day Care
5.02 reviews
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This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 2 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 143851. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at usavistalab.top.

Group family care

(845) 471-6781
Smart Start Family Day Care, Inc.
5.015 reviews
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This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 15 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 770254. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 849-3595
The Little Rascals Home Daycare
5.01 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 1 Google review averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 706196. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 463-6120
Tiny Dreamers
Tiny DreamersGoogle listing
4.826 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 26 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. State records list license 837622. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at tinydreamersdaycare.com.

Group family care

(845) 475-8088
Nana’s Haus LLC
Nana’s Haus LLCGoogle listing
4.73 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 3 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars. State records list license 917328. Listed focus areas include home based family care. A public website is listed at facebook.com.

Home-based family care

(845) 453-0818
My Little Star Daycare
4.04 reviews
Licensed ✓

This Poughkeepsie family daycare provider has 4 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars. State records list license 855102. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(917) 504-0734
Licensed ✓

State records list license 713891. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(479) 719-2912
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State records list license 762711. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 249-4292
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State records list license 18926. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 454-7632
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State records list license 917128. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 891-4702
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State records list license 577758. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 240-1156
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State records list license 906299. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 242-9991
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State records list license 836698. Listed focus areas include home based family care. A public website is listed at cliffdalechildcare.com.

Home-based family care

(845) 222-4263
Licensed ✓

State records list license 878240. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at dndkidzcornerdaycare.org.

Group family care

(347) 842-8756
Licensed ✓

Daddy's Daycare Christian Center is a licensed group family day care in Arlington, NY. Located in the Arlington school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Group family care

(845) 454-3237
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State records list license 7978. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 485-6892
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State records list license 28164. Listed focus areas include home based family care. A public website is listed at careanimalrights.org.

Home-based family care

(845) 473-1079
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State records list license 922903. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(718) 807-7284
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State records list license 181836. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 240-1446
Licensed ✓

State records list license 396803. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 485-6274
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State records list license 355639. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at careanimalrights.org.

Group family care

(845) 559-9752
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State records list license 925822. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 309-0589
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State records list license 314276. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 849-2579
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State records list license 375230. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 224-9984
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State records list license 26546. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(240) 461-7444
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State records list license 459462. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 293-9773
Licensed ✓

State records list license 20486. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 849-1506
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State records list license 884883. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 464-7821
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State records list license 889563. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 707-2640
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State records list license 911254. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at careanimalrights.org.

Group family care

(845) 705-0843
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State records list license 680534. Listed focus areas include home based family care. A public website is listed at careanimalrights.org.

Home-based family care

(845) 471-0804
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State records list license 222203. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 471-8303
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State records list license 800739. Listed focus areas include home based family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Home-based family care

(845) 452-2097
Small Wonders Daycare
Small Wonders DaycareGoogle listing
Licensed ✓

State records list license 29905. Listed focus areas include home based family care. A public website is listed at careanimalrights.org.

Home-based family care

(845) 454-6726
Licensed ✓

State records list license 179896. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 452-8854
Licensed ✓

Tiny Seeds Daycare is a licensed group family day care in Poughkeespie, NY. Located in the Arlington school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Group family care

(845) 471-4083
Licensed ✓

State records list license 273010. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Poughkeepsie.

Group family care

(845) 454-5874

Childcare Licensing in Poughkeepsie

NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Dutchess County
(845) 431-7000|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie?
Family daycare in Poughkeepsie 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 Orange 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 Poughkeepsie?
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 Poughkeepsie 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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