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Imagine Early Learning Center

7 Willowdale Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2002

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About

About Imagine Early Learning Center

Imagine Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Port Washington, New York. The state has licensed it since January 18, 2002, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ApproachBilingual / immersion
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Imagine Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $325 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Imagine Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2002
License number
#125397
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

  3. Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) 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: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(7)(iii) For children eighteen months of age and older, prescription medications, oral over-the-counter medications, medicated patches, and eye, ear, or nasal drops or sprays, can be administered by the program for one day only, with the oral approval of the parent. If prescription medications, oral over-the-counter medications, medicated patches, and eye, ear, or nasal drops or sprays are to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent and written instructions from the health care provider must have been provided to the program prior to such administration.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(q)(1) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  5. Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.

  6. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.5(ad) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

  8. Dec 12, 2024Inspection3 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;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

  9. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

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  1. Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.5(ad) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

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 Imagine Early Learning Center

Is Imagine Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 18, 2002.

When was Imagine Early Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Imagine Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 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 Imagine Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Imagine Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Imagine Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 767-6703 to ask.

What is Imagine Early Learning Center's phone number?

(516) 767-6703.

Where is Imagine Early Learning Center?

7 Willowdale Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050. The nearest other daycare we list is Temple Beth Israel Nursery School, 0.4 miles away.

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