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Family Daycare Providers in Lake Carmel, NY

Compare 11 family daycare providers in Lake Carmel, Putnam County. Use state licensing records, Google reviews where available, and provider details to decide which programs to contact.

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Kid Perfect, LLCGoogle listing
5.0★3 reviews
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Kid Perfect, LLC in Lake Carmel has 3 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. License 910597 is on file. Focus areas include group family care. Located in Lake Carmel.

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Ms. Robyn's ChildcareGoogle listing
5.0★1 reviews
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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.

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Happy Kids Playhouse LLCGoogle listing
3.0★4 reviews
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Happy Kids Playhouse LLC in Lake Carmel has 4 Google reviews averaging 3.0 stars. License 306787 is on file. Focus areas include home based family care. Located in Lake Carmel.

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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.

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Cozy Corner Childcare
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Cozy Corner Childcare is a licensed group family day care in Mahopac, NY. Located in the Mahopac school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

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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.

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Griesch, Kristen
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Griesch, Kristen is a licensed family day care home in Mahopac, NY. Located in the Mahopac school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

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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.

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Panko, Christine
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Panko, Christine is a licensed family day care home in Mahopac, NY. Located in the Mahopac school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

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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.

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Sing Along Family Child Care
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Sing Along Family Child Care is a licensed group family day care in Mahopac, NY. Located in the Mahopac school district. License verified and active through NY OCFS.

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Childcare Licensing in Lake Carmel

NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Putnam County
(845) 808-1600|Official Website
Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel?
Family daycare in Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel?
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 Lake Carmel 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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