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Little Bears Daycare of NY

Amityville, NY 11701 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2022
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About Little Bears Daycare of NY

Little Bears Daycare of NY is a home daycare in Amityville, New York. It is registered with the state (since February 9, 2022), for up to 8 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
8 children

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SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Bears Daycare of NY has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Little Bears Daycare of NY

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#874143
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      417.8(p)(1)(i) Each family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises; (not corrected)

  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      417.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 family day care home at any one time.

    • Supervision and ratios

      417.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

  10. Nov 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      417.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 family day care home at any one time.

    • Supervision and ratios

      417.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 9, 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 Little Bears Daycare of NY

Is Little Bears Daycare of NY licensed?

Yes. Little Bears Daycare of NY is registered with the state and operating, first licensed February 9, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Bears Daycare of NY last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Bears Daycare of NY had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Little Bears Daycare of NY care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Bears Daycare of NY's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 357-7861 to confirm.

How much does Little Bears Daycare of NY cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 357-7861 to ask.

What is Little Bears Daycare of NY's phone number?

(631) 357-7861.

Where is Little Bears Daycare of NY?

Amityville, NY 11701. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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