The Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Grace
666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY
Melanies Little Stars Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Melanies Little Stars Daycare
Melanies Little Stars Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in West Babylon, New York. The state has licensed it since February 14, 2025, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (631) 464-5914 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Melanies Little Stars Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Suffolk 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 Melanies Little Stars Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #930032
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(u) High chairs.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
416.14(c)(1) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Melanies Little Stars Daycare
Is Melanies Little Stars Daycare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 14, 2025.
When was Melanies Little Stars Daycare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melanies Little Stars Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 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 Melanies Little Stars Daycare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Melanies Little Stars Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 464-5914 to confirm.
How much does Melanies Little Stars Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 464-5914 to ask.
What is Melanies Little Stars Daycare's phone number?
(631) 464-5914.
Where is Melanies Little Stars Daycare?
West Babylon, NY 11704. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.