Little Learners Day Care Center
90 Mill Rd, Freeport, NY
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Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since September 12, 2023, for up to 122 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.
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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months, 2, 3 & 4 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended hours available for all programs |
| Licensed capacity | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center 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).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all
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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418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.14(b) 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.
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
418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.7(u) Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
418-1.11(f)(16) Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:
Corrected during the visit
418-1.11(f)(15) Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(c)(7) 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;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.13(b)(1) 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;
Corrected during the visit
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:
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(c)(6) 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;
418-1.5(o) Clear interior or exterior glass doorways must be marked clearly to avoid accidental impact.
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.
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.
418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 12, 2023.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 379-9386 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 379-9386 to ask.
(516) 379-9386.
2655 Clubhouse Road, Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is Merrick Before/After School Progran Inc./Birch, 0.2 miles away.