0-12 Months

Infant Care in Manhattan: Find Trusted Daycare for Your Baby

Q: When should I start looking for infant care in Manhattan?

Start your search during pregnancy, ideally in your second trimester. Many Manhattan infant care centers have waitlists of 6-12 months due to limited spots and the 1:4 ratio requirement.

Q: What's the difference between center-based and home-based infant care?

Center-based care operates in dedicated facilities with multiple caregivers and structured schedules. Home-based care operates in a caregiver's home with smaller groups and a more intimate setting.

Finding quality infant care is one of the biggest challenges new parents face. With NYC's strict 1:4 staff-to-child ratio and limited spots, start your search early. Compare 195+ verified centers with licensing info, staff credentials, and real parent reviews.

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195+

Infant Care Centers

1:4

Max Staff Ratio

Neighborhoods

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What to Look for in Manhattan Infant Care

Staff-to-Child Ratio

NYC requires a maximum 1:4 ratio for infants. Many quality centers maintain 1:3 for better attention.

Licensing & Safety

Look for NYC DOHMH licensed facilities. We verify licensing status for every center in our directory.

Caregiver Experience

Ask about infant CPR certification, years of experience with newborns, and continuing education requirements.

Feeding & Sleep

Ensure the center accommodates your feeding schedule and follows safe sleep guidelines.

Popular Neighborhoods for Infant Care:

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Manhattan Infant Care Centers

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BANK STREET COLLEGE FAMILY CENTER

Upper West Side

Infant Care in Manhattan: Find Trusted Daycare for Your Baby

What to Look for in Manhattan Infant Care

Staff-to-Child Ratio

Licensing & Safety

Caregiver Experience

Feeding & Sleep

Popular Neighborhoods for Infant Care:

Manhattan Infant Care Centers

BANK STREET COLLEGE FAMILY CENTER

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT EAST VILLAGE

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WEST 89TH

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTER

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC.

CHABAD ISRAEL CENTER OF THE UPPER EAST SIDE, INC

CHILDREN'S ALL DAY SCHOOL

DWIGHT PRESCHOOL

EVERBROOK ACADEMY

FORT GEORGE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

FUTURE PRINTS CHILDCARE, INC.

IMAGINE EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

IMAGINE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, LLC

LA MATERNELLE WEST55 LLC

LEARNING AND FUN LLC

LENOX HILL KIDS INC.

MSH 1456 LLC

MSKCC CHILDREN'S CENTER

NORTHERN MANHATTAN PERINATAL PARTNERSHIP INC.

PETITS POUSSINS UES LLC

PLAYTO BATTERY PARK LLC

PLAYTO HUDSON LLC

PURPLE CIRCLE DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

RELLA'S SPIELHAUS

ROOSEVELT ISLAND DAY NURSERY, INC.

THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE, INC.

THE FAMILY ANNEX INC.

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

TRIBECA NURSERY CENTER, INC.

VIVVI 11, LLC

VIVVI 12 , LLC

VIVVI 4, LLC

WEILL CORNELL CHILDREN'S CENTER AT EAST 62ND

YORK AVENUE PRESCHOOL

PRIMROSE OF MANHATTAN AT EAST 82ND STREET

LITTLE SCHOLARS LEARNING CENTER VII

BILINGUAL NEST, LLC

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT EAST 46TH STREET

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WEST VILLAGE

KINDERCARE EDUCATION, LLC.

METROKIDS CRADLE (SOUTH END) INC.

WEE ONES CLUB, LLC

ALL MY CHILDREN DAY CARE AND NURSERY SCHOOL

ASSOCIATION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN

ASSOCIATION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN

ASSOCIATION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN

DEWITT REFORMED CHURCH

5 POINT FAMILY, LLC. DBA KIDDIE ACADEMY OF TRIBECA

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF TRIBECA

SUNSHINE LC OF 91ST STREET

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE UPPER WEST SIDE

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NOHO

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT 96TH ST.

BIG AND TINY VESEY LLC

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC

VIVVI 1, LLC

CONGREGATION MT. SINAI ANSHE EMETH AND EMES WOZEDEK OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, INC.

EAST HARLEM COUNCIL FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC.

ABC / ECHO PARK ECDC

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC

LAC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

PETITS POUSSINS TOO, INC.

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WEST 63RD

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WEST 63RD

KUEI LUCK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER LLC

LA MATERNELLE II LLC

VIVVI 6, LLC

SUNSHINE DAYCARE OF EAST HARLEM LLC

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT TRIBECA