T.L.C. Day Care
1731 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY
4.9· 20 reviews
Merrick Community Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $293
- year first licensed
- 2001
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About
About Merrick Community Nursery School
Merrick Community Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since September 13, 2001, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. It describes its programs: preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Summer camp
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Merrick Community Nursery 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 Merrick Community Nursery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2001
- License number
- #45156
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.8(q)(2) Each day care center shall establish written rules and policies as are necessary to provide for monitoring and control of visitors to protect the health, safety and welfare of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Merrick Community Nursery School
Is Merrick Community Nursery School licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 13, 2001.
When was Merrick Community Nursery School last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Merrick Community Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Merrick Community Nursery School care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Merrick Community Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Merrick Community Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 868-1071 to ask.
What is Merrick Community Nursery School's phone number?
(516) 868-1071.
Where is Merrick Community Nursery School?
69 Willis Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is T.L.C. Day Care, 0.4 miles away.