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Creative Tots

Brentwood, NY 11717 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2003
Call (631) 859-8983

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About Creative Tots

Creative Tots is a licensed group home daycare in Brentwood, New York. The state has licensed it since August 26, 2003, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Tots has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Suffolk 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.
Suffolk 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 Creative Tots

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2003
License number
#158137
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • Safe sleep

      416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    • Records and paperwork

      416.5(aa) 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.

  7. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 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 Creative Tots

Is Creative Tots licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 26, 2003.

When was Creative Tots last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Tots had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 10 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 Creative Tots care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Creative Tots' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Tots cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 859-8983 to ask.

What is Creative Tots' phone number?

(631) 859-8983.

Where is Creative Tots?

Brentwood, NY 11717. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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