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Grace Playschool

12 St. James Place, Lynbrook, NY 115635.0· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2009
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About Grace Playschool

Grace Playschool is a licensed child care center in Lynbrook, New York. The state has licensed it since January 27, 2009, for up to 72 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Summer camp

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentArt, Construction, Cooking, Let’s Get Moving, STEAM, Theatre
MoreFounded 1964
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Playschool 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 Grace Playschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2009
License number
#345902
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  3. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  5. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jun 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

  10. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 1, 2023Inspection1 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:

      Corrected during the visit

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 Grace Playschool

Is Grace Playschool licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 27, 2009.

When was Grace Playschool 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 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Playschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 11 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 Grace Playschool care for?

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

What are Grace Playschool's hours?

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

How much does Grace Playschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 593-0769 to ask.

What is Grace Playschool's phone number?

(516) 593-0769.

Where is Grace Playschool?

12 St. James Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Tykes Child Care, Inc./Christ Episcopal Church, 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).