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Little Start Group Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2020
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About Little Start Group Daycare
Little Start Group Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Farmingdale, New York. The state has licensed it since December 16, 2020, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Staff | Licensed provider with over 25 years of experience working with children |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Start Group Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little Start Group Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2020
- License number
- #856613
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all
- Safety and hazards 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 10 visits
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Start Group Daycare
Is Little Start Group Daycare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 16, 2020.
When was Little Start Group Daycare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Start Group Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 10 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 Start Group Daycare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Little Start Group Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Start Group Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 361-4585 to ask.
What is Little Start Group Daycare's phone number?
(646) 361-4585.
Where is Little Start Group Daycare?
Farmingdale, NY 11735. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.