Creative Play Childcare Center Wantagh
3309 Merrick Road, Wantagh, NY
Maplewood School
- licensed capacity
- 114
- a week, county median
- $293
- year first licensed
- 2012
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About
About Maplewood School
Maplewood School is a licensed child care center in Wantagh, New York. The state has licensed it since September 5, 2012, for up to 114 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (516) 221-2121 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Maplewood School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $293 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 Maplewood School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2012
- License number
- #555934
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Maplewood School
Is Maplewood School licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 5, 2012.
When was Maplewood School last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Maplewood School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules 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 Maplewood School care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Maplewood School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 221-2121 to confirm.
How much does Maplewood School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 221-2121 to ask.
What is Maplewood School's phone number?
(516) 221-2121.
Where is Maplewood School?
2166 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Play Childcare Center Wantagh, 0.2 miles away.