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Family Daycare Providers in Elmsford, NY

Compare 6 family daycare providers in Elmsford, Westchester County. Use licensing context, Google reviews where available, and provider details to decide which programs to contact.

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Endicotts Kids Zone of ElmsfordGoogle listing

5.0★18 reviews

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This Elmsford family daycare provider has 18 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 742413. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Elmsford.

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(914) 346-8264

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Johanny Family DayCare,inc.Google listing

5.0★14 reviews

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This Elmsford family daycare provider has 14 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 915368. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Elmsford.

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(914) 649-6446

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Magic Garden Daycare NY INCGoogle listing

5.0★11 reviews

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This Elmsford family daycare provider has 11 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars. State records list license 863671. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at magicgardendaycare.com.

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(914) 776-4531

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Effective Child Care ServicesGoogle listing

4.9★36 reviews

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This Elmsford family daycare provider has 36 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. State records list license 812246. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at effectivechildcareservices.com.

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(914) 299-9163

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Joyalis Daycare Corp.Google listing

4.8★17 reviews

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This Elmsford family daycare provider has 17 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. State records list license 832842. Listed focus areas include group family care. A public website is listed at joyalisdaycare.com.

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(914) 418-5176

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Carol's Little Tree House

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State records list license 778518. Listed focus areas include group family care. The listing includes a public address in Elmsford.

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(914) 279-9859

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Childcare Licensing in Elmsford

NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Westchester Regional Office

(914) 377-2080|Official Website

Licensing typically required. Most family daycare providers in Elmsford 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 Westchester 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. Search licensed providers at ocfs.ny.gov. Nanny agencies and private tutors are not required to hold state licenses, but background checks are strongly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

1How much does family daycare cost in Elmsford?

Family daycare in Elmsford 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 Westchester 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 Elmsford?

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 Elmsford 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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