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Gema's Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2005
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About Gema's Childcare
Gema's Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Copiague, New York. The state has licensed it since March 4, 2005, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ages 12 Weeks to 12 Years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 12 Weeks to 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Faith-based values available upon request) |
| Staff | Owned and operated by a New York State Certified Teacher certified to teach children from Birth through 6th Grade |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended hours at two of our three locations |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gema's Childcare 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.
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 Gema's Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2005
- License number
- #218468
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 10 visits
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 10 visits
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gema's Childcare
Is Gema's Childcare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 4, 2005.
When was Gema's Childcare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gema's Childcare had rules cited by the state?
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 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 Gema's Childcare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Gema's Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gema's Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 291-9095 to ask.
What is Gema's Childcare's phone number?
(631) 291-9095.
Where is Gema's Childcare?
Copiague, NY 11726. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.