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Alef Bet Preschool

1228 North Avenue Alef Bet Preschool, New Rochelle, NY 108044.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
6 days
yearly, posted tuition
$10,500
year first licensed
2016

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About Alef Bet Preschool

Alef Bet Preschool is a licensed child care center in New Rochelle, New York. The state has licensed it since December 30, 2016, for up to 89 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists yearly tuition from $10,500 to $38,400.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months-5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
Sunday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hours it lists: “Main Hours 9:00AM-3:00PM (Fri 1:00 PM); Extended Daycare 8:00AM-6:00PM (Fri 3:00 PM)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months-5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Jewish (Chabad))
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsUPK available for New Rochelle residents
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Alef Bet Preschool lists yearly tuition from $10,500 to $38,400. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Daycare (Toddler-Pre-K), academic year, includes lunch and all daycare days$27,500
Infants (Age 3-17 mo. by Sep 1), 5 Full Days, Preschool Hours, academic year$22,000
Infants, 5 Full Days, Preschool Hours, calendar year (Sept-August)$26,400
Infants, Extended Daycare Hours, academic year$32,000
Infants, Extended Daycare Hours, calendar year$38,400
New Rochelle campus, 3 Half Days$10,500
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New Rochelle campus, 5 Full Days$16,500
New Rochelle campus, 5 Half Days$13,500
Pre-K (Age 4 by Dec 31), Harrison$17,000
Pre-K (Age 4 by Dec 31), New Rochelle (UPK available for residents)$16,500
Toddlers (Age 16-20 mo. by Sep 1), 3 Half Days (Mon/Wed/Fri)$11,000
Toddlers, 5 Full Days (Mon-Fri)$17,000
Toddlers, 5 Half Days (Mon-Fri)$14,000
Transitional Kindergarten Program (Turning 5)$18,000
$175 registration fee (for payments and registrations received after January 31)$175
Full Daycare (Toddler-Pre-K), calendar year, includes lunch, daycare days and camp program$32,000 a year
14 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Westchester 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 Alef Bet Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
89 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2016
License number
#785968
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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. Aug 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review, (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(j) The minimum age of a staff person is 16 years of age. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children; (not corrected)

  2. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

  4. Dec 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(1) 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 evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • 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.

  7. Oct 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  8. Sep 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  9. Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b) 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:

  10. May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) 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:

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  1. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Alef Bet Preschool

Is Alef Bet Preschool licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 30, 2016.

When was Alef Bet Preschool last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alef Bet Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 11 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 Alef Bet Preschool care for?

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

What are Alef Bet Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alef Bet Preschool cost?

Yearly tuition from $10,500 to $38,400, as it lists it.

What is Alef Bet Preschool's phone number?

(914) 712-8332.

Where is Alef Bet Preschool?

1228 North Avenue Alef Bet Preschool, New Rochelle, NY 10804. The nearest other daycare we list is Weekday Nursery School United Meth. Church, 0.1 miles away.

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