Bright Beginnings of Rockland
60 E Madison Ave., Pearl River, NY
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Maria Dowling is a licensed group home daycare in Pearl River, New York. The state has licensed it since December 21, 1999, for up to 16 children.
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 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Maria Dowling has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rockland County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all
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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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
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
416.14(f) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
416.5(m)(5) 911 and the poison control phone number must be posted conspicuously on or next to the telephone.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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Pearl River, NY 10965 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pearl River, NY 10965 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pearl River, NY 10965 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 21, 1999.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 596-7243 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 596-7243 to ask.
(845) 596-7243.
Pearl River, NY 10965. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.