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Daycares and preschools in Smithtown, NY

11 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,278 a month · 5 with Google ratings

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B.E.S.T. Learning Center, Smithtown
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B.E.S.T. Learning Center

Smithtown · 11787 · 4.8 (19 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center

Ivy League Day Care

Smithtown · 11787 · 3.0 (8 on Google)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Before and after school programs in Smithtown

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesRatingSubsidy
SCOPE Education Services
School Age Child Care
117874035060school ageNot rated
SCOPE Educational Services
School Age Child Care
117874233944school ageNot rated
Town of Smithtown SACC (1 Lincoln Street)
School Age Child Care
117874032250school ageNot rated
Town of Smithtown SACC (33 Plaisted Ave.)
School Age Child Care
117874253075school ageNot rated
Town of Smithtown SACC (50 Dogwood Drive)
School Age Child Care
117874252850school ageNot rated
Town of Smithtown SACC (51 Lawrence Avenue)
School Age Child Care
117874253250school ageNot rated

Childcare in Smithtown: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Smithtown?

Smithtown has 11 licensed programs on the New York register: 5 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 6 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.

What does daycare cost in Smithtown?

5 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,278 a month, and $1,447 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.

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 Smithtown?

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.

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.