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A Smart Start Group II

183 Doughty Blvd., Inwood, NY 110963.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
43
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2020
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About A Smart Start Group II

A Smart Start Group II is a licensed child care center in Inwood, New York. The state has licensed it since October 22, 2020, for up to 43 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Open every day

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Smart Start Group II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Nassau County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Smart Start Group II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2020
License number
#861013
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(2)(ii) To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: a Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period; and one year of experience related to caring for children; or

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(b) Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Smart Start Group II

Is A Smart Start Group II licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 22, 2020.

When was A Smart Start Group II last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Smart Start Group II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Smart Start Group II care for?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are A Smart Start Group II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Smart Start Group II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 300-0043 to ask.

What is A Smart Start Group II's phone number?

(516) 300-0043.

Where is A Smart Start Group II?

183 Doughty Blvd., Inwood, NY 11096. The nearest other daycare we list is Five Towns Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).