Day Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Circle
Malverne, NY
· Nassau County
125 Church St.,
Malverne, NY 11565
Quick Facts
Capacity
62 children
Age Range
16 Infants, 27 Toddlers, 19 Preschoolers
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
43705
License Holder
Megan K. Mcmanus
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Jun 24, 2026
Active Through
Jun 23, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
Reviews
A parent
2023-09-15 10:33:51
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services
This place was horrible the playground is filled with leaves,the staff looks very unhappy. The person who gave me the tour sounded like she didn't know what she was talking about.If you have a choice don't pick this daycare!
Erin B.
2021-10-04 15:01:07
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I have two children currently at TLC, both of whom started when they were about 12 weeks old and attend 8 or more hours a day, so this was not a decision we took lightly. TLC has exceeded my expectations. My children love going to their school. My older daughter has learned so much and loves all of her friends. I am so proud of all she has accomplished and the little girl she is growing up to be. TLC provides such a loving and engaging atmosphere for the kids. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Learning Circle to any parent looking for a warm, hospitable, fun and safe environment for their kids to be in!
William J.
2014-06-19 13:04:35
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I loved this place. When it was time to send my son to Kindergarten, it was very sad. I love everyone there. I believe my son had an advantage over other children going into Kindergarten because of this facility.
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About the Provider
THE LEARNING CIRCLE is a Day Care Center in Malverne NY, with a maximum capacity of 62 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 16 Infants, 27 Toddlers, 19 Preschoolers. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Care is available during non-traditional hours; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Care is available during non-traditional hours; Initial License Date: 6/24/1998;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Other | Other | 2026-I-LIRO-067815 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2026-I-LIRO-021161 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-001391 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-052892 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-002221 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-074268 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-001838 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2024-I-LIRO-053062 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-LIRO-051655 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.5(y) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.12(z) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.13(b) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.13(b)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.14(c) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart; | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(6) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(7) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements; | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(11) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(22) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(28) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the child day care center upon licensure and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(30) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the certification that the building, property and premises and the surrounding neighborhood and environment are free from environmental hazards, as required in section 418-1.2(a)(6) and 418-1.2(e)(6) of this Subpart; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(31) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(33) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A child day care center located in a public school building currently used for an elementary, middle or secondary public education program approved or inspected by the State Education Department is exempt from the requirements set forth in sections 418-1.15(b)(29)(ii-v), and 418-1.15(c)(29 - 34). Such program must maintain on file copies of the current certificate of occupancy issued by the State Education Department. If a program is not issued a certificate of occupancy, the appropriate local equivalent, acceptable to the State Education Department, must be maintained on file. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.4(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.5(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.5(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.8(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.13(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.14(c) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(7) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements; | |||
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