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Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare

Laurelton, NY 11413 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2022
Call (347) 224-8824Website

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About Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare

Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Laurelton, New York. The state has licensed it since May 9, 2022, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Meals provided
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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Queens County has a median price of $250 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.
Queens County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

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's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#879437
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(e) Porches, decks or stairs with more than two steps must have railings with a barrier extending to the floor or ground to prevent children from falling. Acceptable types of barriers include, but are not limited to, balusters, intermediate rails, and heavy screening.

  4. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      416.7(j) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

  2. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare

Is Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 9, 2022.

When was Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 12 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's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 224-8824 to ask.

What is Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare's phone number?

(347) 224-8824.

Where is Merrick's Rise N' Shine Family Daycare?

Laurelton, NY 11413. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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