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Magic Garden Daycare NY

Elmsford, NY 10523 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2021

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About Magic Garden Daycare NY

Magic Garden Daycare NY is a licensed group home daycare in Elmsford, New York. The state has licensed it since August 12, 2021, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriMeals provided
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
StaffCertified in First Aid, CPR, and nursing assistance
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty Training: Yes
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Magic Garden Daycare NY has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Westchester 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.
Westchester 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 Magic Garden Daycare NY

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#863671
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 13 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(b)(1) Children may be outside a caregiver's range of vision only as follows: With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  3. Jan 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(t) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

  6. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    • Safe sleep

      416.7(j) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      416.3(e) A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

  10. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  3. Nov 10, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      416.7(u) If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Oct 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

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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Questions about Magic Garden Daycare NY

Is Magic Garden Daycare NY licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 12, 2021.

When was Magic Garden Daycare NY last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Magic Garden Daycare NY had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 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 Magic Garden Daycare NY care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Magic Garden Daycare NY's hours?

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

How much does Magic Garden Daycare NY cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 776-4531 to ask.

What is Magic Garden Daycare NY's phone number?

(914) 776-4531.

Where is Magic Garden Daycare NY?

Elmsford, NY 10523. 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).