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Little Minds Universe

91 North Bayview Avenue, Freeport, NY 115205.0· 54 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2021

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About

About Little Minds Universe

Little Minds Universe is a licensed child care center in Freeport, New York. The state has licensed it since November 5, 2021, for up to 85 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: serving students ages 2 to 12
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Serving students ages 2 to 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumCreative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies (also PreK On My Way by Scholastic)
EnrichmentMusic, dance, and cultural events
StaffCenter Director holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetySecure access to ensure only authorized personnel and family members enter the building, Parent app (Playground), Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Playground)
MoreFounded 2021
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Minds Universe has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $300 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.
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 Little Minds Universe

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#877742
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(q)(1)(i) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  7. Apr 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules 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,

    • Transportation

      418-1.6(l) The program must openly display its daily transportation schedules.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

  10. Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(d) Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(16) Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

  2. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(iii) The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Minds Universe

Is Little Minds Universe licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 5, 2021.

When was Little Minds Universe last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Minds Universe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 13 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 Minds Universe care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Little Minds Universe's hours?

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

How much does Little Minds Universe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 344-5958 to ask.

What is Little Minds Universe's phone number?

(516) 344-5958.

Where is Little Minds Universe?

91 North Bayview Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. The nearest other daycare we list is Boss Babies Learning Academy, 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).