
Manhattan Preschools
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.
NYC requires a maximum 1:4 ratio for infants. Many quality centers maintain 1:3 for better attention.
Look for NYC DOHMH licensed facilities. We verify licensing status for every center in our directory.
Ask about infant CPR certification, years of experience with newborns, and continuing education requirements.
Ensure the center accommodates your feeding schedule and follows safe sleep guidelines.
Showing 120 of 195+ centers accepting babies 0-12 months
Upper West Side
East Village

Upper West Side
Manhattan

Manhattan
Upper East Side

Lenox Hill

Upper West Side
Murray Hill
Washington Heights
Washington Heights
Manhattan
Manhattan
Hell's Kitchen

East Village
Lenox Hill
Upper East Side
Roosevelt Island
Washington Heights
Upper East Side
Battery Park City
Manhattan
Upper West Side
Upper West Side

Roosevelt Island

Lower East Side
Morningside Heights

Murray Hill
Manhattan
Tribeca
Tudor City
Carnegie Hill
Hudson Yards
Manhattan
Upper East Side
Upper East Side
Chelsea
West Harlem
Midtown East
West Village
Manhattan

Upper West Side
Murray Hill
Upper West Side

Upper East Side
Upper East Side
East Harlem
Manhattan
Tribeca
Tribeca
Yorkville
Upper West Side
NoHo
Manhattan
Battery Park City

Financial District
Upper West Side
Tribeca
Washington Heights

East Harlem
East Harlem
Midtown Manhattan

Manhattan
Manhattan
West Harlem

Upper West Side

Upper West Side
Rego Park
Upper West Side
Midtown West
East Harlem
Tribeca

Upper East Side

Upper East Side
Manhattan
Battery Park City
Manhattan
East Harlem
West Harlem
Tribeca
Manhattan
Manhattan

Upper West Side
Lincoln Square
Greenwich Village
Upper West Side

Upper East Side

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Upper East Side
Harlem
Financial District
Upper West Side

East Harlem
Chelsea
Manhattan
Lower East Side

Upper West Side / Morningside Heights
West Village
East Harlem

Midtown West
Midtown West
Manhattan
Upper West Side
Greenwich Village

Lower East Side
Greenwich Village
Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan
Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights

West Village

Tribeca

Lower East Side, Two Bridges/Chinatown
Manhattan

Mount Morris Park
Harlem
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.
Infant care in Manhattan typically ranges from $2,000 to $3,500+ per month for full-time care, depending on the neighborhood and center type.
Center-based care operates in dedicated facilities with multiple caregivers and structured schedules. Home-based careoperates in a caregiver's home with smaller groups and a more intimate setting.
Most Manhattan daycare centers accept infants starting at 6 weeks to 3 monthsold. Check each center's specific policy in our directory.
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