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Academic Munchkins

47 South Central Ave., Valley Stream, NY 115804.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2005

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About Academic Munchkins

Academic Munchkins is a licensed child care center in Valley Stream, New York. The state has licensed it since April 7, 2005, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 Yrs. to 12 Yrs.
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 Yrs. to 12 Yrs.
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentHip Hop, Karate, Piano & Guitar, Spanish & French, Homework Help
StaffNYS Certified Staff Members
TransportationTransportation (Bus Service Available)
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Academic Munchkins has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $325 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 Academic Munchkins

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#225645
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.7(z) Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual medias.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program:

  4. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

      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 Academic Munchkins

Is Academic Munchkins licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 7, 2005.

When was Academic Munchkins last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academic Munchkins had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 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 Academic Munchkins care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Academic Munchkins' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academic Munchkins cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 256-0096 to ask.

What is Academic Munchkins' phone number?

(516) 256-0096.

Where is Academic Munchkins?

47 South Central Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11580. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Harbor Kidz Day Care, 0.2 miles away.

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