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Carousel of Learning

351 Atlantic Ave., Freeport, NY 115205.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
1997

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About

About Carousel of Learning

Carousel of Learning is a licensed child care center in Freeport, New York. The state has licensed it since February 27, 1997, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
73 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity73 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carousel of Learning 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 Carousel of Learning

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1997
License number
#43328
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

  2. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(7)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  6. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • 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.

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(ai) Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • 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;

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.7(h)(2) Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.

    • 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.

  10. Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

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 of Learning

Is Carousel of Learning licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 27, 1997.

When was Carousel of Learning last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carousel of Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 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 Carousel of Learning care for?

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

What are Carousel of Learning's hours?

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

How much does Carousel of Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 623-5258 to ask.

What is Carousel of Learning's phone number?

(516) 623-5258.

Where is Carousel of Learning?

351 Atlantic Ave., Freeport, NY 11520. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Club Day Program, 0.5 miles away.

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