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Children's Nest

2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2007
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About Children's Nest

Children's Nest is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since July 2, 2007, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open Monday through Friday ~ 7:00 am to 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffTeachers possess Associates, Bachelor's or Master's level education, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Nest 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 Children's Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2007
License number
#314840
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

  4. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 5, 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 Children's Nest

Is Children's Nest licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 2, 2007.

When was Children's Nest last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Nest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 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 care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Children's Nest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 867-7404 to ask.

What is Children's Nest's phone number?

(516) 867-7404.

Where is Children's Nest?

2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center, 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).