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Garden City Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2010
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About Garden City Nursery School
Garden City Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Garden City, New York. The state has licensed it since January 22, 2010, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
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.
Preschool / pre-K
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music Workshop, Drama, Martial Arts, Yoga, Literacy/Art, Spanish, STEM Lab |
| Staff | Each class has a certified head teacher, two assistants and one participating parent each day |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1951 |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Garden City Nursery School 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 Garden City Nursery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2010
- License number
- #387294
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all
- Safety and hazards 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Garden City Nursery School
Is Garden City Nursery School licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 22, 2010.
When was Garden City Nursery School last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Garden City Nursery School 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 Garden City Nursery School care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Garden City Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Garden City Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 481-7765 to ask.
What is Garden City Nursery School's phone number?
(516) 481-7765.
Where is Garden City Nursery School?
50 Cherry Valley Ave., Garden City, NY 11530. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Kidz Day Care LI, 0.4 miles away.