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Search by neighborhood, see real availability, and book on-demand, full-day, drop-in, or weekend care from DOHMH and OCFS licensed centers near you. Pay only when you book — no subscriptions, ever.
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Park Slope, Brooklyn
When
Tomorrow · 9–1pm
Who
Toddler · 1
- $22/hr
Sunshine Kids · Park Slope
6mo–4yr · 4.96 ★
DOHMHBilingualTomorrow 9–1pm - $24/hr
Brooklyn Bumblebees
2–5yr · 5.00 ★
DOHMHPlay-basedTomorrow 8:30–12:30 - $19/hr
Little Roots Cooperative
2–4yr · 4.92 ★
OCFSOutdoorTomorrow 9–2pm
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DOHMH or OCFS licensed providers
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Care, booked as easily as a restaurant reservation.
No phone calls. No tours. No waitlists. Search, book, drop off — all in the PickNBook app.
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Type your borough or zip and the day you need care. See licensed centers near you with real availability — not waitlists.
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Compare ratings, photos, age groups, and pricing. Pay through the app — securely, only when your booking is confirmed.
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Drop off and breathe
Show up at the start time. Every PickNBook center is licensed by DOHMH or OCFS — vetted before they ever appear in the app.
Built around how NYC families actually live.
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Every center on PickNBook is verified DOHMH or OCFS licensed before it ever appears. No exceptions, no gray-market care.
Pay only when you book
No memberships. No monthly fees. No surprise charges. You pay the center's posted rate at the moment of booking.
Real availability, not waitlists
See open spots tonight, this weekend, or next month — actual times, not enrollment forms. Book in seconds.
Secure, app-based payments
Stored payment, automatic receipts, FSA-friendly statements. Funds are protected until your booking is honored.
Cancel without drama
Plans change. Our cancellation window is built around how families actually live — not punishment for being human.
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Founded by a 15-year NYC daycare operator. Every center is local, licensed, and reviewed by other parents in your borough.
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We're onboarding licensed centers across NYC — neighborhood by neighborhood. Find care close to home, work, or wherever your day takes you.
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The Bronx
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Staten Island
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I had to find care for my toddler with 12 hours' notice. Booked through PickNBook in five minutes — licensed, local, done.
MM. C.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
We use PickNBook for school holidays and my husband's travel weeks. Knowing every center is DOHMH licensed makes all the difference.
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Astoria, Queens
I love that the price is right there before I book. No mystery fees, no monthly subscription. Just real availability when I need it.
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Upper West Side, Manhattan
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Questions parents ask before they book.
Straight answers about licensing, payments, cancellations, and ages — so you can decide quickly.
Have another question? Email usAre PickNBook providers actually licensed?
Yes — every center is verified as DOHMH (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) or OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services) licensed before they're listed. We check the license number against the state registry, and a center is removed if their license lapses.How are bookings paid for?
Payments happen securely in the PickNBook app at the time of booking. You see the center's posted rate up front — no subscriptions, no surprise fees. Your card is charged when the provider confirms; funds are released to the center after care is completed.Can I book same-day or last-minute care?
Yes. The app shows real-time availability — including same-day and weekend slots when providers open them. Most last-minute bookings are confirmed within minutes.What's the cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the booking start time. Late cancellations may incur a partial fee that goes to the provider for holding the spot. Specific terms are shown at checkout.Is care hourly, half-day, or full-day?
Whatever the provider offers. Many centers list hourly drop-in, half-days, full-days, weekend care, and school-holiday camps. You'll see each center's options before you book.Is PickNBook available on Android and iOS?
Yes — the PickNBook app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The website is for browsing and discovery; all bookings happen in the app.What ages do providers accept?
Each center sets its own age range — from infants (as young as 6 weeks at some centers) through pre-K and school-age. Filter by your child's age in the app to see matching providers.Is PickNBook FSA-eligible?
PickNBook generates itemized receipts after every booking that include the provider's tax ID, address, dates, and amount paid — the standard documentation for Dependent Care FSA reimbursement. Always confirm eligibility with your plan administrator.
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