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Luke and Friends Child Care Center

11 Talmadge Ct, Monroe, NY 109504.8· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2014

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About

About Luke and Friends Child Care Center

Luke and Friends Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Monroe, New York. The state has licensed it since November 7, 2014, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe FRIENDS Curriculum
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Luke and Friends Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $285 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Luke and Friends Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#677771
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5

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. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(l)(3) Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

  8. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 13, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(b)(12)(i) The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(c) Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in child day care centers.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(b) Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

  10. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo 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 Luke and Friends Child Care Center

Is Luke and Friends Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 7, 2014.

When was Luke and Friends Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Luke and Friends Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Luke and Friends Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Luke and Friends Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Luke and Friends Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 492-5437 to ask.

What is Luke and Friends Child Care Center's phone number?

(845) 492-5437.

Where is Luke and Friends Child Care Center?

11 Talmadge Ct, Monroe, NY 10950. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Kids, 0.2 miles away.

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