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Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery

1 Shrine Pl., Greenlawn, NY 117404.6· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
1995

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About Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery

Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery is a licensed child care center in Greenlawn, New York. The state has licensed it since June 26, 1995, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 to 5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:00 AM–5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 to 5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHeggerty (phonemic awareness)
Class size12 Preschoolers with two teachers and an aide; 21 Pre-K children with three teachers plus a lunch aide
StaffMany teachers part of the school for more than 20 years; experienced, long-tenured staff
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1975
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $293 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.
Suffolk 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 Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1995
License number
#42651
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(4)(i) for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

  6. Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule 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).

  7. Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 29, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b) Evacuation drills.

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 Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery

Is Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 26, 1995.

When was Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 261-2524 to ask.

What is Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery's phone number?

(631) 261-2524.

Where is Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery?

1 Shrine Pl., Greenlawn, NY 11740. The nearest other daycare we list is KA Greenlawn, 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).