Children's Nest
2350 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY
Friendship Garden Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 105
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About Friendship Garden Preschool
Friendship Garden Preschool is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since September 25, 2025, for up to 105 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (516) 379-8650 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Friendship Garden Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nassau 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.
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 Friendship Garden Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #939749
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.7(o) 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 program 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 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Friendship Garden Preschool
Is Friendship Garden Preschool licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 2025.
When was Friendship Garden Preschool last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Friendship Garden Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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 Friendship Garden Preschool care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Friendship Garden Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 379-8650 to confirm.
How much does Friendship Garden Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 379-8650 to ask.
What is Friendship Garden Preschool's phone number?
(516) 379-8650.
Where is Friendship Garden Preschool?
225 Fox Boulevard Friendship Garden Preschool, Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Nest, 0.5 miles away.