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5795 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY
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Lightbridge of Massapequa is a licensed child care center in Massapequa, New York. The state has licensed it since August 2, 2019, for up to 139 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 139 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lightbridge of Massapequa 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).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 7 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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418-1.15(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
418-1.4(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.
Corrected during the visit
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).
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.
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.
418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.
Corrected during the visit
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.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 2, 2019.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 9 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.
139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 797-3400 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 797-3400 to ask.
(516) 797-3400.
20 Carmans Road, Massapequa, NY 11758. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of Long Island, 0.5 miles away.