Preschool Index

Daycares and preschools in Stony Brook, NY

5 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,278 a month · 3 with Google ratings

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The Goddard School of Stony Brook, Stony Brook
Daycare center

The Goddard School of Stony Brook

Stony Brook · 11790 · 4.8 (46 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • Play-based
  • American Sign Language spoken
Daycare center

Mill Pond Nursery School

Stony Brook · 11790 · 5.0 (4 on Google)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Montessori

North Shore Montessori School

Stony Brook · 11790 · No Google rating
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • American Montessori Society accredited
  • Co-op
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Licensed home daycares in Stony Brook

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesRatingSubsidy
Olivari, Danielle
Family Day Care
117909497038school ageNot rated

Childcare in Stony Brook: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Stony Brook?

Stony Brook has 5 licensed programs on the New York register: 4 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare and 0 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 Stony Brook?

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 Stony Brook?

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.