Daycare center
Astor Early Childhood Program
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
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Daycares and preschools in Poughkeepsie, NY
75 licensed programs · 27 with Google ratings
Home daycare
Cliffdale Childcare L.L.C.
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Day One Early Learning Community Inc.
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Forever Friends Child Care
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Infant Toddler Center at Vassar College
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Mid Hudson Valley Early Education Center (241 North Rd)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Next Step Child Care
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
TLE at Poughkeepsie-Dutchess, LLC
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingNot rated
Before and after school
Tiny Tots Children's Center (488 Freedom Plains Road)
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Vassar College
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Victorian Teddy Bears/Cedar Tree Preschool
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc. (103 Hooker Ave)
AgesToddler to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Little Tikes Daycare Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
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Licensed home daycares in Poughkeepsie
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel's On Earth Family Day Care | 12601 | 713891 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Blooming Buddies Family Day Care | 12603 | 18926 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Busy Bee's Learning Center Family Day Care | 12603 | 577758 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Charles In Charge Daycare LLC Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 906299 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Corlies Christian Childcare LLC Group Family Day Care | 12601 | 876227 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Daley, Marie Family Day Care | 12601 | 7978 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Dana's Anytime Day Care Family Day Care | 12601 | 891913 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Griffing, Diane Family Day Care | 12601 | 181836 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Happy Kids Family Day Care | 12601 | 396803 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Humble Life Child Care Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 355639 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Jonnalynne Rouse Enterprises Inc. Group Family Day Care | 12601 | 925822 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Lina's Family Daycare Family Day Care | 12601 | 695993 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Little Dreamers Child Care LLC Group Family Day Care | 12601 | 947991 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Little Dreamers Den Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 949463 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Little Kidsworld Day Care, Inc. Group Family Day Care | 12601 | 26546, 548617 | 32 | school age | Not rated | |
| Little Tropics Childcare Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 884715 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Lord, Jennifer Family Day Care | 12601 | 459462 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Lot's Blue Family Day Care N.Y.State Registration #924098-FDC Family Day Care | 12601 | 924098 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Melon Patch Daycare Family Day Care | 12601 | 884883 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Ms Ingrid's Daycare LLC Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 889563 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| My 2 Daughters Day Care Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 911254 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Over The Rainbow Day Care Family Day Care | 12603 | 680534 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Passarotti, Sandra Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 222203 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Paulin's Child Care Program Family Day Care | 12603 | 312657 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Porter, Arlene Family Day Care | 12601 | 475354 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Rainbow Kingdom Family Day Care | 12601 | 800739 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| Small Wonders Daycare Family Day Care | 12603 | 29905 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Happy Face Daycare Family Day Care | 12601 | 315302 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Kiddos Palace LLC Family Day Care | 12601 | 918171 | 8 | school age | Not rated | |
| The Little House on The Hill Day Care Group Family Day Care | 12603 | 179896 | 16 | school age | Not rated | |
| Watch Me Grow Daycare Family Day Care | 12603 | 750637 | 8 | school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Poughkeepsie
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh, Inc. School Age Child Care | 12550 | 928820 | 78 | school age | Not rated | |
| Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc. (11 Mapleview Road Extension) School Age Child Care | 12603 | 718403 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Inc. (4 Old Noxon Road) School Age Child Care | 12603 | 713801 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, Inc School Age Child Care | 12603 | 856564 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Honeybee Child Care Corp. (42 Hagan Drive) School Age Child Care | 12603 | 711080 | 20 | school age | Not rated | |
| Honeybee Child Care Corp. (7 Nassau Road) School Age Child Care | 12601 | 648485 | 40 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Poughkeepsie: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie has 75 licensed programs on the New York register: 20 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 48 home daycares and 7 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in New York?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in New York. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Poughkeepsie?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Regulated Programs, Open Data NY, and Active NYC Health Code Regulated Child Care Programs, NYC Open Data. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.