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Merrick Woods Country Day School

1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 115665.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2010

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About Merrick Woods Country Day School

Merrick Woods Country Day School is a licensed child care center in Merrick, New York. The state has licensed it since January 25, 2010, for up to 136 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Summer camp

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsSummer camp
MoreFounded 1956
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Merrick Woods Country Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nassau 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.
Nassau 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 Merrick Woods Country Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2010
License number
#414060
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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. Oct 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, (not corrected)

  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(d) Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

  2. Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be 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

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

      Corrected during the visit

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 Merrick Woods Country Day School

Is Merrick Woods Country Day School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 25, 2010.

When was Merrick Woods Country Day School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Merrick Woods Country Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 15 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 Woods Country Day School care for?

136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Merrick Woods Country Day School's hours?

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

How much does Merrick Woods Country Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 483-7272 to ask.

What is Merrick Woods Country Day School's phone number?

(516) 483-7272.

Where is Merrick Woods Country Day School?

1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566. The nearest other daycare we list is North Merrick School Age Child Care, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).