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Montessori A Great Beginning

East Northport, NY 11731 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2017

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About Montessori A Great Beginning

Montessori A Great Beginning is a home daycare in East Northport, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 8, 2017), for up to 8 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool. 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriMeals providedSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday thru Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachMontessori, STEM / STEAM
StaffDirector and Headteacher holds an International Montessori Teaching Diploma certified by the North American Montessori Center
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended hours available
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori A Great Beginning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Suffolk 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.
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 Montessori A Great Beginning

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2017
License number
#806050
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      417.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      417.14(c)(2) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      417.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

      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 Montessori A Great Beginning

Is Montessori A Great Beginning licensed?

Yes. Montessori A Great Beginning is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 8, 2017. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Montessori A Great Beginning last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori A Great Beginning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 13 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 Montessori A Great Beginning care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori A Great Beginning's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori A Great Beginning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 368-0672 to ask.

What is Montessori A Great Beginning's phone number?

(631) 368-0672.

Where is Montessori A Great Beginning?

East Northport, NY 11731. 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).