MJ's Budding Brains Daycare
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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418-1.15(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;
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.
418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
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
418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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;
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.
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.
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.
418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
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;
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.
418-1.7(h)(2) Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.
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.
418-1.11(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.
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Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
178c South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 27, 1997.
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.
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.
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 623-5258 to ask.
(516) 623-5258.
351 Atlantic Ave., Freeport, NY 11520. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Club Day Program, 0.5 miles away.