Child Care & Preschools

There are many childcare and preschool programs located throughout Long Island.  Their rates and hours vary and some will offer financial assistance to qualified families.

Children can go into most day care programs as early as six weeks old or you can hire an in-home childcare provider.  When making your decision, it is important to consider flexibility, reliability, vacation schedules, socialization with other kids, cost, etc.  No one option is better than another, it depends what works best for you and your family and gives you the most comfort.

Most businesses below list the ages of children that they take and other enrollment requirements.  If you are looking for a nanny, there are agencies that can help you find the right person for your family, whether you need part-time, full-time, live-in or live-out.   

You can list your need for a babysitter in our classifieds>> section for free. Be sure to check references and driving records when hiring a sitter.  The Nassau County Child Care Council>> and Suffolk County Child Care Council>>, both of which provide information relating to quality child care services, as well as serving as a source for referrals for families to child care providers.  You can  also visit the New York State Sex Offender Registry>> to ensure no registered sex offenders live with or near your caregiver.