Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center - Merrick NY Day Care Center

2323 Merrick Avenue , Merrick NY 11566
(516) 442-3427
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center is a Day Care Center in Merrick NY, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Total Capacity: 93;Infants: 0;Toddlers: 0;Preschool: 58;School-Age: 35;. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 772415
  • Capacity: 93
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 93;Infants: 0;Toddlers: 0;Preschool: 58;School-Age: 35;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Merrick School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: Oct 06, 2016
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 06, 2018
  • District Office: Long Island Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (631) 240-2560 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2020-03-06 Violation 418-1.3(a)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).
2020-03-06 Violation 418-1.3(a)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: Child care can only be provided in the areas that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.
2020-03-06 Violation 418-1.11(h)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must provide a child who has or develops symptoms of illness a place to rest quietly that is in the view of, and under the supervision of staff until the child receives medical care or the parent or approved parental designee arrives. In the event that a child has or develops symptoms of illness, the program is responsible for immediately notifying the parent.
2020-03-06 Violation 418-1.3(a)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).
2020-03-06 Violation 418-1.3(a)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: Child care can only be provided in the areas that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.
2020-03-06 Violation 418-1.11(h)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must provide a child who has or develops symptoms of illness a place to rest quietly that is in the view of, and under the supervision of staff until the child receives medical care or the parent or approved parental designee arrives. In the event that a child has or develops symptoms of illness, the program is responsible for immediately notifying the parent.
2019-04-11 Violation 418-1.5(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
2019-01-15 Violation 418-1.11(c)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
2018-03-27 418-1.4(b)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: When multiple shifts of care are provided, such drills must be conducted monthly during each shift of care.
2017-06-22 418-1.11(i)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
2017-06-22 418-1.11(i)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
2017-06-22 418-1.12(b) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must ensure that each child in care for more than four hours a day receives a nutritious meal.
2017-06-22 418-1.12(e) Corrected
Brief Description: If the program does not furnish meals, there must be adequate nutritious supplemental food available in the event that no meal is provided by the parent or if the meal provided by the parent is of inadequate nutritional value.
2017-06-22 418-1.15(b)(21) Corrected
Brief Description: A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to:
2017-06-22 418-1.15(c)(5) Corrected
Brief Description: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

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Reviews

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Tiffany M Oct 28, 2022
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have written a review previously, but wanted to add additional feedback as my son has now entered the Pre-K program at Children's Nest. I am beyond pleased with his growth and enthusiasm to learn this year! Ms. Lauren and staff are doing an amazing job. Michael is excited to spell / write his name, letters and ABCs. I feel confident he will be well prepared for Kindergarten next year!

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Tiffany M Jul 02, 2020
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Very pleased with the care my son receives. He loves Children's Nest and we feel confident our son is in good hands. My son started in the infant program and is now in the toddler program. They provide a wonderful curriculum and schedule with the perfect balance of fun and learning. Highly recommend!

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