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Big Chief Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 168
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $325
- year first licensed
- 1989
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About Big Chief Nursery School
Big Chief Nursery School is a licensed child care center in E Meadow, New York. The state has licensed it since June 11, 1989, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSummer camp
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 168 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 0-14 (camp programs) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Staff all current in infant CPR, First Aid, brain development, promoting language, safe sleeping, shaken baby syndrome |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| More | Founded 1954 |
| Licensed capacity | 168 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Chief Nursery School 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).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Big Chief Nursery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 168 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1989
- License number
- #39797
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 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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- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.14(c) 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:
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Chief Nursery School
Is Big Chief Nursery School licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 11, 1989.
When was Big Chief Nursery School last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Chief Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Big Chief Nursery School care for?
168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Big Chief Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Chief Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 781-3900 to ask.
What is Big Chief Nursery School's phone number?
(516) 781-3900.
Where is Big Chief Nursery School?
2427 N Jerusalem Rd, E Meadow, NY 11554. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee Friends Too, 0.3 miles away.