Daycare Tuition & Cost

Straight answers about what’s included in tuition at Little Me Daycare, how ACS and HRA vouchers change the math, and how to get a quote for your child’s age group.

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Why Daycare Cost Isn't a Single Number

Anyone who’s searched for daycare cost in New York City has probably noticed the numbers online are all over the place, a few hundred dollars a week at one center, well over a thousand at another, with little explanation of why. Age is the biggest factor: infant care almost always costs more than preschool, because ratios are tighter and staffing costs more per child. Schedule matters too, full-time versus part-time, and whether a center staffs up for extended hours. And location plays a role, since rent and staffing costs vary block by block across Brooklyn.
We’d rather explain that variation honestly than post a single number that doesn’t reflect your actual situation. Below is what’s included in tuition regardless of your child’s age or schedule, and how vouchers change what you actually pay out of pocket.

Full-Time vs. Part-Time

Full-time care covers the complete Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm week. If you’re weighing a part-time schedule, see our part-time daycare page for details on which days and combinations we offer, and why part-time pricing isn’t simply half of full-time cost.

What Your Tuition Covers

Daycare cost questions usually come down to one worry: am I paying extra for things I assumed were included? At Little Me, tuition covers the full day, there’s no add-on fee for meals, activities or the parent communication app.

Three meals and snacks daily

All classroom activities and curriculum materials

Daily Brightwheel updates and photos

Full-time care, Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm

How ACS and HRA Vouchers Reduce Out-of-Pocket Cost

Families approved for an ACS or HRA childcare voucher typically pay a reduced weekly parent fee based on household income, rather than full private-pay tuition. ACS vouchers are generally available to families under roughly 85% of the State Median Income who have an approved reason for care, such as work, school or training. If you think you might qualify, our voucher page walks through the current application process and what’s changed recently at ACS.

If you’re not sure whether a voucher would make sense for your household, it’s worth a quick call. The eligibility math depends on household size and income together, not income alone, and it’s easy to assume you don’t qualify when you actually might.

A Realistic Way to Think About the Cost

If you’re budgeting for daycare for the first time, it helps to separate the question into two parts: what would this cost without any assistance, and what am I actually likely to qualify for. Many families assume they won’t qualify for an ACS voucher and never check, when the income threshold is based on household size as well as income, and can be more generous than expected for larger households. It’s also worth checking whether your employer offers a Dependent Care FSA, which lets you set aside pre-tax income for childcare costs, or whether you qualify for the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, both can meaningfully offset private-pay tuition even without a voucher.
This is general information only, not tax advice. For guidance specific to your household, FSA plan or tax situation, consult your employer’s plan administrator or a qualified tax professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition varies by your child’s age group and schedule. Contact us directly for a current quote. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s included.
Three meals and snacks daily, all classroom activities, and daily Brightwheel updates are included in every full-time tuition rate.
Yes, in most cases. Families with an approved voucher typically pay a reduced parent fee based on income rather than full tuition. See our voucher page for current eligibility details.
Not exactly, part-time scheduling has its own pricing logic since staffing and classroom costs don’t scale down evenly with fewer days. See our part-time daycare page or contact us for specifics.

Meals, activities and the Brightwheel app are included in tuition at no extra cost. Ask us directly about any registration or supply fees that may apply at enrollment.

In most cases, yes. Little Me can provide the documentation your FSA administrator typically requires. Confirm your plan’s specific rules with your employer.

As soon as you’re seriously considering us, availability by age group can shift, and getting an accurate quote early helps with your planning.

Get a Straight Answer on Cost

Tell us your child’s age and the schedule you need, and we’ll give you a real number, not a range.
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ACS/HRA vouchers accepted | Ages 6 weeks to 5 years | Three meals daily | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
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