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North Shore Montessori School

218 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, NY 11790
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2014
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About North Shore Montessori School

North Shore Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Stony Brook, New York. The state has licensed it since September 18, 2014, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessori

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
114 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care and preschool
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratioNido: child to staff ratio 4 to 1
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

North Shore Montessori School 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).

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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 North Shore Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
114 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#636717
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all

  • 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. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo 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 North Shore Montessori School

Is North Shore Montessori School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 18, 2014.

When was North Shore Montessori School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Shore Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 11 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 North Shore Montessori School care for?

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

What are North Shore Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does North Shore Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 689-8273 to ask.

What is North Shore Montessori School's phone number?

(631) 689-8273.

Where is North Shore Montessori School?

218 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, NY 11790. The nearest other daycare we list is Mill Pond Nursery & Childcare, 0.6 miles away.

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