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Childcare centers in Amherst, NY

Amherst has 24 licensed childcare centers and homes in New York's licensing records. Among the 1,097 New York cities with listings, Amherst ranks #84 by centers and homes on file. By county, all 24 are recorded in Erie County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) public records · New York childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 24licensed centers and homes in Amherston file in the state's licensing records
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Paying for childcare in Amherst

Three programs can help Amherst families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Amherst", it counts Amherst centers and homes; where it says "Across New York", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Amherst

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Amherst?

Amherst has 24 licensed childcare centers and homes in New York's licensing records. Among the 1,097 New York cities with listings, Amherst ranks #84 by centers and homes on file. The records come from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services.

How do I check a New York daycare license?

Look the center up in OCFS Regulated Child Care Search, New York's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts. NYC Child Care Connect covers New York City programs, which the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene permits instead of OCFS.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in New York?

For children 0–17 months in licensed child care centers, New York allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under 18 NYCRR §418-1.8(k) (6 weeks-18 months). For 18–35 months it is 1:5. The full New York table is in the New York guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services public records · New York license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →