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Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare

385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY 117764.8· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2017

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About Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare

Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Port Jefferson Station, New York. The state has licensed it since June 30, 2017, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 yrs
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
83 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

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 yrs
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $325 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.
Suffolk 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 Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2017
License number
#789556
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

  6. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

  7. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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:

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.5(ad) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

  8. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

      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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FAQ

Questions about Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare

Is Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 30, 2017.

When was Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare care for?

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

What are Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 473-6000 to ask.

What is Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare's phone number?

(631) 473-6000.

Where is Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare?

385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Discoveries Center, 0.9 miles away.

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