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Family Daycare Providers in Kent, NY

Compare 8 family daycare providers in Kent, Putnam County. Use licensing context, Google reviews where available, and provider details to decide which programs to contact.

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Ms. Robyn's ChildcareGoogle listing

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Ms. Robyn's Childcare is a licensed family day care home in Carmel, NY. Located in the Carmel school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Home-based family care

(845) 661-9018

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Cathy's Cottage, LLC.

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Cathy's Cottage, LLC. is a licensed family day care home in Carmel, NY. Located in the Carmel school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Home-based family care

(845) 225-1167

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Francesca M. Dunne Group Family Daycare, LLC

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Francesca M. Dunne Group Family Daycare, LLC is a licensed group family day care in Carmel, NY. Located in the Carmel school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Group family care

(845) 225-4137

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K Day Care Inc.

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K Day Care Inc. is a licensed family day care home in Carmel, NY. Located in the Carmel school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Home-based family care

(845) 225-3816

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Little Friends Child Care

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Little Friends Child Care is a licensed group family day care in Patterson, NY. Located in the Carmel school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Group family care

(914) 329-3051

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Monkey Garden

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Monkey Garden is a licensed family day care home in Patterson, NY. Located in the Brewster school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Home-based family care

(845) 207-9705

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My Three Cubs Daycare LLC

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My Three Cubs Daycare LLC is a licensed group family day care in Putnam Valley, NY. Located in the Mahopac school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Group family care

(917) 574-6048

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Sepe, Carolyn

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Sepe, Carolyn is a licensed group family day care in Carmel, NY. Located in the Carmel school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

Group family care

(845) 225-9112

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Childcare Licensing in Kent

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

(845) 808-1600|Official Website

Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Kent 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 Putnam 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. Putnam County Child Care Council at (845) 278-5765 can help families find licensed providers. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does family daycare cost in Kent?

Family daycare in Kent 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 Putnam 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 Kent?

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 Kent 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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