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Jewish Early Learning Center

2174 Hewlett Ave. Suite 100, Merrick, NY 11566
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2015

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About Jewish Early Learning Center

Jewish Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since November 2, 2015, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

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
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
146 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Jewish 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 Jewish Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2015
License number
#739191
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 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 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • 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.

  2. Jun 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.8(q) Visitor control procedures.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  3. Feb 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.8(q) Visitor control procedures.

      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

  4. Oct 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(u) Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • 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

  7. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(d) Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  4. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Jewish Early Learning Center

Is Jewish Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 2, 2015.

When was Jewish Early Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 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.

How many children can Jewish Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Jewish Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jewish Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 833-3057 to ask.

What is Jewish Early Learning Center's phone number?

(516) 833-3057.

Where is Jewish Early Learning Center?

2174 Hewlett Ave. Suite 100, Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Kids Too of Merrick, 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).