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Head Start of Rockland

85 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY 109604.6· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
120
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
1988

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About Head Start of Rockland

Head Start of Rockland is a licensed child care center in Nyack, New York. The state has licensed it since November 15, 1988, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Head Start of Rockland has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rockland County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rockland 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 Head Start of Rockland

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1988
License number
#40163
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  8. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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 Head Start of Rockland

Is Head Start of Rockland licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 15, 1988.

When was Head Start of Rockland last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Head Start of Rockland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 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 Head Start of Rockland care for?

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

What are Head Start of Rockland's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 358-2234 to confirm.

How much does Head Start of Rockland cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 358-2234 to ask.

What is Head Start of Rockland's phone number?

(845) 358-2234.

Where is Head Start of Rockland?

85 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY 10960. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nyack Center, 0.1 miles away.

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