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Carousel Day School

9 West Avenue, Hicksville, NY 118015.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2009
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About Carousel Day School

Carousel Day School is a licensed child care center in Hicksville, New York. The state has licensed it since September 4, 2009, for up to 135 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 15
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 15
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTeachers who are NYS certified in Early Childhood Education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsSibling Discount
TransportationTransportation (children bussed to/from public school; door-to-door camp bus (limited areas))
AccreditationOther accreditation (New York State Department of Education)
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carousel Day School 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 Carousel Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2009
License number
#414634
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.5(ad) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 16, 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 Carousel Day School

Is Carousel Day School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 2009.

When was Carousel Day School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carousel Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 12 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 Carousel Day School care for?

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

What are Carousel Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carousel Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 938-1137 to ask.

What is Carousel Day School's phone number?

(516) 938-1137.

Where is Carousel Day School?

9 West Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. The nearest other daycare we list is SCOPE Education Services, 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).