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Good Shepherd Lutheran School

99 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY 118035.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2000

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About Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a licensed child care center in Plainview, New York. The state has licensed it since June 19, 2000, for up to 131 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Shepherd Lutheran 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.
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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
131 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2000
License number
#44258
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 17 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(2) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  3. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(u) Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

  7. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 24, 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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Questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 19, 2000.

When was Good Shepherd Lutheran School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Shepherd Lutheran School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 17 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School care for?

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

What are Good Shepherd Lutheran School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 349-1966 to ask.

What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's phone number?

(516) 349-1966.

Where is Good Shepherd Lutheran School?

99 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY 11803. The nearest other daycare we list is Mercaz Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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