Children's Nest
2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY
Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $293
- year first licensed
- 2016
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About
About Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center
Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since October 6, 2016, for up to 93 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, Open 24 hours.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Open every day
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 93 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 | Open 24 hours |
| SundayToday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $293 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.
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 Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2016
- License number
- #772415
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 7 visits
- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
418-1.11(j)(2) In addition to the requirements of Section 390-c of the Social Services Law, each day care facility must send a notice home with each child or otherwise provide notification to the parent of each child not less than forty-eight hours prior to the application of pesticides. Such notice must include:
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center
Is Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 6, 2016.
When was Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 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 Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 867-7404 to ask.
What is Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?
(516) 867-7404.
Where is Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center?
2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Nest, 0.1 miles away.