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MJ's Budding Brains Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2023
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About MJ's Budding Brains Daycare
MJ's Budding Brains Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Freeport, New York. The state has licensed it since February 8, 2023, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Faith based), Montessori |
| Enrichment | Music and Spanish (Cello music part of daily curriculum) |
| Staff | Providers have over twenty years of childcare experience |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Licensed and DSS approved daycare |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
MJ's Budding Brains Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare 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.
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 MJ's Budding Brains Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2023
- License number
- #895618
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all
- 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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See all 9 visits
- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.8(f) The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about MJ's Budding Brains Daycare
Is MJ's Budding Brains Daycare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 8, 2023.
When was MJ's Budding Brains Daycare 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 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has MJ's Budding Brains Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 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 MJ's Budding Brains Daycare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are MJ's Budding Brains Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does MJ's Budding Brains Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 204-0195 to ask.
What is MJ's Budding Brains Daycare's phone number?
(347) 204-0195.
Where is MJ's Budding Brains Daycare?
Freeport, NY 11520. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.