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4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY
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Heart & Mind STEM Center is a licensed child care center in Hicksville, New York. The state has licensed it since August 23, 2023, for up to 280 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music program with Mr. Anthony; daily art projects |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Teachers help with the potty training process at each child's own pace |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 280 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Heart & Mind STEM Center 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).
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 11 rules in all
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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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
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
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;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:
Corrected during the visit
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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
418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:
Corrected during the visit
418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected during the visit
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
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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
418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 23, 2023.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 15 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.
280, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 470-0046 to ask.
(516) 470-0046.
520 South Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801. The nearest other daycare we list is ACDS, 0.5 miles away.